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Illinois boasts some of the strictest gun laws in United States, but guns smuggled from neighboring states still pose danger to the state's residents the safety of. This issue is examined in greater detail as well as the efforts made by law enforcement to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

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This week, this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their off-field strategies as well as their personal lives and commitment to social justice.




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