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Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will not be seeking re-election
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will not be seeking re-election for his seventh term. Official Video via You-Tube. Richard Michael Daley (born April 24, 1942) is a United States politician, member of the national and local Democratic Party, and currently … Continue reading
Chicago Police Maintain Overall Crime Drop in August – (Except for Murders)
Chicago Police Maintain Overall Crime Drop in August; Violent Crimes Down in 23 of City’s 25 Police Districts Assistant Superintendent James B. Jackson discussed preliminary crime statistics for the month of August in a press conference today, announcing that total … Continue reading
Superintendent Weis Testifies at Forum on Closing National Gun Show Loophole
Today Chicago Police Superintendent Jody P. Weis testified at the Forum on Closing the Gun Show Loophole, hosted by US Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL), to express the City of Chicago’s strong support closing the gun show loophole on a national … Continue reading
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The Real Cost of Your Right To Bear Arms
What does it really cost to register a handgun (or other firearm) in the city of Chicago? The costs start climbing quickly when you add in the fact that you must travel outside of the city 30+ miles to the … Continue reading
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New Lawsuit: Not Allowing Shooting Ranges in Chicago Violates Second Amendment
A new lawsuit was filed today in response to Chicago’s June 28th Responsible Gun Ownership Ordinance claiming that the ban on shooting ranges in Chicago is unconstitutional. It is a necessary step in obtaining a Chicago Firearms Permit (CFP) to … Continue reading
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Chicago Police Preliminary Crime Statistics for July: Overall Down 4.8%
Chicago Police Release Preliminary Crime Statistics for July. Overall- down 4.8%. Violent crime is down by 11%. Chicago Police Superintendent Jody P. Weis discussed preliminary crime statistics for the month of July at a press conference held at Chicago Police … Continue reading
A firsthand description of obtaining a Chicago Firearms Permit
A firsthand description of obtaining a Chicago Firearms Permit posted on SomethingAwful (please be aware this is generally a “not safe for work” website. One of the most frustrating parts to the application process was locating a “state licensed” firearms … Continue reading
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6 Reasons to Break the Silence
Lt. Dan Marcou brings us another view of violence in Chicago and how we can affect it and what impact the gun violence has had on Chicago’s officers. His article: Despite ‘no-snitch’ rule, cops clear cases leads in by commending … Continue reading
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Don’t Shoot Devo (Congress Theater, Chicago, IL)
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Daley Still Blames Violence on Guns AND Takes Credit for Lifting Handgun Ban
Mick Dumke at The Chicago News Cooperative reports that Daley Tries to Combat Perception of Rising Crime In a novel twist, Daley also claimed credit for drafting a new ordinance allowing the legal registration of handguns in Chicago, even though … Continue reading
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