CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help reduce gun violence in Illinois. Senate Bill 1589 will increase penalties for convicted felons who are found carrying guns.
The new law was sponsored by Sen. Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) and Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Summit) following the shooting death Chicago Police Officer Thomas Wortham, who was killed during a robbery attempt. The Iraq War veteran had recently returned from his second tour of duty…
