Just posting this because of all the discussion on toughening the gun laws, and you are in the vicinity An interesting read. Chicago has one of the toughest gun laws and also is turning (has been for some time) into one of the most violent places in the world. Not much on it in prime time news though


Last July, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a challenge to Chicago's 28-year-old ban on handguns, city officials drafted a new law that allows handgun ownership under strict conditions. To comply, gun owners must acquire a state firearm-owner identification card, undergo three background checks, take a training class, practice shooting at a range, pay $100 plus $15 per gun, and register with the police department. Registrations started last July 12.

http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/chicago-gun-registration/Content?oid=4066384

Tracking the deaths:
http://homicides.redeyechicago.com/

Before the November and December shootings in Chicago:
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2012/10/30/2012_chicago_murders_so_far_436