Pritzker to Consider Bill Mandating Gun Owners Lock up Firearms Near Minors

Letter | Another local gun story reminds us we can do more to keep kids safe

Every day across America, eight children and teens are unintentionally injured or killed as a result of an unlocked or unsupervised gun.

Illinois bill mandating proper gun storage heads to governor's desk (copy)

A measure passed by the Illinois legislature would fine gun owners who do not properly store their firearms around children and other specific groups. A Massac County deputy says proper firearm storage is essential to protect children.

Man arrested after selling gun used by minor to take own life: VCSO

An 18-year-old Simi Valley man has been arrested and charged after allegedly selling a firearm to a minor who then used it to take their own life earlier this year. Gun Violence Reduction Program detectives arrested Michael Paz on May 23 in the city of Thousand Oaks following an investigation into the January death of the juvenile, the Ventura County Sheriff's Department stated in a news release on Wednesday. On that day in January, "Thousand Oa…

It's time to ban guns in family childcare homes

I’m sure any reader would be horrified to learn that the daycare that they entrust with their young children’s safety was concealing firearms on the property. You would immediately pull your children out of daycare and report the whole business to the state. Why then, are we allowing firearms to be stored in family childcare homes, which are very similar to in-home daycares, without notice to the caregivers so they can make an informed decision …

Pritzker to consider bill mandating gun owners lock up firearms near minors

A bill that would require gun owners to keep any firearms in a locked box whenever a minor is present will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker

Illinois bill mandating proper gun storage heads to governor's desk

A measure passed by the Illinois legislature would fine gun owners who do not properly store their firearms around children and other specific groups. A Massac County deputy says proper firearm storage is essential to protect children.