A mass shooting occurred in Highland Park, Illinois, prompting the state to consider new gun control legislation.
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Updated Jul 27
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What happened
A mass shooting occurred in Highland Park, Illinois, prompting the state to consider new gun control legislation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Rotering used her platform to advocate for gun safety legislation in Congress.1 source
Mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, prompted state legislative action.1 source
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Illinois
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- chicagotribune.comJohn T. Shaw: Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering knows how to meet the moment
- capitolfax.com