Gun Violence
Park Ridge City Council ditches assault weapon ban
Before a crowd of largely gun-rights supporters, the Park Ridge City Council quietly agreed Monday not to pursue a local law banning assault weapons.
The Working Catholic: The importance of not standing by
Commandments, God delivered many more. Among them (Leviticus 19:16 in NABRE) is this: You shall not “stand by idly when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the Lord.” This commandment provides the theme for a new campaign on responsible gun manufacturing, gun retailing and gun use.
His Father’s Murder Drives a Rabbi’s Pursuit of Gun Control
In the months after his father’s murder in early 1999, those months stretching formlessly between the mourning ritual of shiva and the impending trial of a suspect, Rabbi Joel Mosbacher received many messages of solace. There was one type, however, that tested every atom of clerical forbearance he possessed.
No more idle bystanding
While many Chicagoans were out at their favorite pub on St. Patrick's Day, I was at a Jewish Temple with nearly 500 Muslims, Jews, Catholics, Protestants, and some non-religious people, all eager to learn what we can do together to push for accountability on gun violence. The meeting was hosted by United Power for Action and Justice, of which a number of churches in Oak Park and River Forest are members, including my parish, Ascension Catholic Church.
Local activists unite to combat gun violence
There were heart-wrenching stories about the unimaginable devastation of gun violence, but the people telling them were not there just to tell stories.
They were not content with 500 people in the audience merely shaking their heads, dabbing their eyes and displaying empathy because of the tragedies they have had to endure.
Legislators, Advocates Unite To Push Local & Federal Gun Control Legislation
Legislators and gun control advocates united Sunday afternoon to discuss and rally around state and federal gun control legislation being considered in the Illinois General Assembly and U.S. Congress. Progress Illinois was there for the unifying, and at points emotional, event...
Governor talks anti-violence at Chicago churches
Gov. Pat Quinn spent his second consecutive Sunday at Chicago houses of worship calling for more anti-violence efforts on city streets and the need for an assault weapons ban _ pointing specifically to the recent shooting death of a 6-month-old girl.
The Chicago Democrat stopped at two churches and a Chicago synagogue to help launch an anti-gun violence campaign with religious and community leaders. Quinn, who likely faces a tough re-election next year, also used the chance to tout his budget proposal, playing up how he's retained money for early education.
Quinn, Cullerton urge activists to keep fighting for gun-control legislation
Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois Senate President John Cullerton met with community activists Sunday afternoon at a Gold Coast synagogue to support an effort to curb gun violence.
“The only way to beat a powerful lobby is to organize,” Quinn told a group of about 400 at the Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W. Delaware. “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and organize.”
The meeting was hosted by United Power, an umbrella group of religious and community organizations from around Cook County that focuses on social issues...
Quinn Talks Anti-Violence At Chicago Churches
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn spent his second consecutive Sunday at Chicago houses of worship calling for more anti-violence efforts on city streets and the need for an assault weapons ban — pointing specifically to the recent shooting death of a 6-month-old girl
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