The truth about our bill aimed at repeat gun offenders
It seems everyone — from pundits to presidents — wants a piece of the cottage industry of offering solutions to breaking the cycle of gun violence in Chicago. Given the...
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Getting serious about curbing gun violence
The gunshots that rang out just after midnight last September sent youths in the neighborhood running scared. One 22-year-old man was killed. Three others, just passing by at the time...
Being smart and tough on crime
There is a temptation in government to respond quickly to a crisis without thinking through the long-term consequences. It's been a problem in Springfield for a long time on a...
Paying attention to revoked FOID cards
On Monday I looked into the eyes of three parents of young children killed in their classrooms in Newtown, Conn. I listened to them tell me they don't want any...
Schools winner
I was pleased to see Mike Conklin's "City school chief stays on the ball" (Sports, July 11) on schools chief Arne Duncan. Do not underestimate the importance of Arne Duncan's...