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Pritzker calls for federal action to address gun violence Pritzker calls for federal action to address gun violence

Pritzker calls for federal action to address gun violence

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday called on congressional leaders, particularly Republicans, to push for strong federal gun control laws, including universal background checks and a ban on high-capacity magazines. His remarks came in the immediate aftermath of mass shootings this past weekend in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
State Fair features new-look Coliseum, many new vendors (WITH VIDEO) State Fair features new-look Coliseum, many new vendors (WITH VIDEO)

State Fair features new-look Coliseum, many new vendors (WITH VIDEO)

The 162nd Illinois State Fair is set to open Thursday, Aug. 8, in Springfield, and fair officials said they expect this to be one of the best iterations in years. The 366 acres the event spans have never looked better; buildings, some over 100 years old, have been remodeled; and 50 new vendors have been added, state officials said.
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