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February 18, 2013

Toi Hutchinson exits race for Jackson's US House seat

CHICAGO (AP) - A well-known Illinois state senator dropped her bid Sunday for the U.S. House seat vacated by Jesse…
February 17, 2013

Chicago woman killed same day sister sat behind Obama

CHICAGO (AP) - An 18-year-old Chicago woman was killed on the same day her sister sat on the stage behind…
February 16, 2013

Obama says gun violence killing too many children

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama returned home to Chicago Friday and as expected, gave a spirited discussion on the…
February 15, 2013

Chicago residents expect Obama to address gun violence during visit

theGRIO REPORT - As President Barack Obama returns home to Chicago Friday, many residents are coming off of an emotionally…
February 15, 2013

Sen. Mark Kirk wants to name new gun bill after Hadiya Pendleton

theGRIO REPORT - Illinois senator Mark Kirk (R) plans to name a new gun bill after slain Chicago teen, Hadiya…
February 14, 2013

NRA's Wayne LaPierre, Lindsey Graham play the 'racial scare' card in gun control debate

OPINION - NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre unleashed an incendiary manifesto on Thursday, describing America -- and Brooklyn, New…
February 12, 2013

State of the Union: Obama impassioned on gun control

theGRIO REPORT - Obama used the conclusion of his speech to tens of millions of Americans to demand Congress vote…
February 12, 2013

Full text: President Obama's first State of the Union dress of 2nd term

VIDEO - President Barack Obama‘s 2013 State of the Union address, as prepared for delivery on Feb. 12, 2013...
February 12, 2013

Guns dominate race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

CHICAGO (AP) - After months of drama surrounding Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat in Congress, the race to replace the congressman…
February 12, 2013

Obama to continue confrontation with Republicans in State of the Union speech

ANALYSIS - President Obama is likely to repeat the aggressive and decidedly liberal tone of his inaugural address last month,…
February 12, 2013

2 charged in shooting death of Hadiya Pendleton

CHICAGO (AP) - Two Chicago gang members charged Monday in the death of a 15-year-old honor student mistook her and…
February 11, 2013

Obama to visit Chicago after State of the Union, Hadiya Pendleton's mother will be first lady's guest

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama will visit Chicago on Friday, and Hadiya Pendleton's mother Cleoaptra will be a guest of…
February 9, 2013

Portrait of grief: Hadiya Pendleton funeral in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including first lady Michelle Obama packed the funeral Saturday for a Chicago…
February 9, 2013

Ex-NFL greats appear in pro-gun control ad for Mayors Against Illegal Guns

NEW YORK (AP) - NFL greats Emmitt Smith, Deion Sanders, Michael Irvin, LaDainian Tomlinson and Marshall Faulk are appearing in…
February 7, 2013

In attending Hadiya Pendleton funeral, a major symbolic move by Obamas

theGRIO REPORT - The first lady's decision is not surprising, as the Obamas often weigh in on matters that galvanize…
February 6, 2013

Will Obama's proposals stop black gun violence?

theGRIO REPORT - Officials and community leaders here are closely watching the national debate over reducing gun violence. And when…
February 5, 2013

Skeet-shooting Obama action figure goes on sale

NBC CONNECTICUT - If you follow politics at all, you have likely heard about the now-famous photo of President Barack…
February 5, 2013

Chicago mom attends funeral for 4th child dead from gun violence

theGRIO REPORT - With over 40 homicides and more than 150 shootings in Chicago, the country’s third most populous city…
February 4, 2013

NRA changes stance on background checks

WASHINGTON (AP) - The country's most powerful gun rights lobbying group has reversed its decade-old stance on requiring instant background…
February 4, 2013

Rev. Jesse Jackson, protestors call on Obama to address Chicago gun violence

NBC CHICAGO - The cousin of a 15-year-old Chicago honor student shot to death this week says the most important…