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Assault Weapon Ban Draws Praise from Chicago Violence Prevention Advocates

by Jacqueline Serrato and Adam Przybyl January 25, 2023January 27, 2023

The Protect Illinois Communities Act, facing legal opposition from Republicans, makes Illinois the ninth state to ban high-powered guns used in mass shootings

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