The Cook County Board is considering an ordinance that would require gun owners to report stolen or lost firearms.
Board President Toni Preckwinkle introduced the measure Wednesday. It would require anyone who loses, destroys, transfers or has their firearm stolen in Cook County to report it to the sheriff's office within 48 hours.
Anyone who fails to do so could be fined $1,000 for the first violation.
In a statement, Preckwinkle says guns that were purchased legally too often end up in the hands of criminals. She says the ordinance will help law enforcement crack down on people who don't file police reports yet claim their guns were lost or stolen after the weapons are recovered from a crime scene.
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Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
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Pastors of several churches will march with the Caravan for Peace on Monday, appealing for people to march with them - for an end to the violence and drugs.
Pastors of several churches will march with the Caravan for Peace on Monday, appealing for people to march with them - for an end to the violence and drugs.
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CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Chicago police are investigating the death of a 25-year old woman who was shot over 20 times, she suffered multiple shots in the face, head, chest, and legs.
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Chicago police are investigating the death of a 25-year old woman who was shot over 20 times, she suffered multiple shots in the face, head, chest, and legs.
