Gun Violence

Lawmaker on shooting: We want to find out about prevention

Original piece written for WAND 17 on 2/19/19 Link to original article can be found HERE SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – State leaders said they are reviewing exactly how the Aurora warehouse shooter got his FOID card. It’s been reported 45-year-old Gary Martin’s card was revoked in 2014, after authorities found out he was convicted of…

Carroll Urges Override of Governor’s Veto of Commonsense Gun Control Legislation

Public Safety Work Group 4.26.18 BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Last week, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, met with members of Moms Demand Action, a commonsense gun control advocacy group, to discuss ongoing efforts to override Governor Rauner’s recent veto of a measure to require gun dealers in Illinois to acquire a business license with…