GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER SAYS HE SPOKE THIS WEEK WITH PRESIDENT BIDEN ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE IN ILLINOIS.

WHILE IN D-C, THE GOVERNOR SAYS HE STRESSED THAT THE STATE IS FULLY ENGAGED AND WORKING WITH FEDERAL AUTHORITIES TO FIGHT GUN TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL SALES IN CHICAGO AND OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE.

ILLINOIS HOUSE REPUBLICANS HELD THEIR OWN PRESS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE, SAYING RECENT LAWS TARGETING LAW ENFORCEMENT ARE REDUCING PUBLIC SAFETY. HOUSE G-O-P LEADER JIM DURKIN:

DURKIN SAYS THE CURRENT JUSTICE SYSTEM IN ILLINOIS PRIORITIZES DEFENDANTS OVER VICTIMS.