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Illinois Proposal to Require Some Businesses to Hire Armed Guards
An Illinois lawmaker has proposed a bill forcing Chicago grocery stores and gas stations to hire armed guards.
This proposal was introduced by a Democrat. The requirement to hire armed guards would apply only to some types of businesses (they appear to be the types of businesses most commonly seen in armed robbery events), and I think only in the city of Chicago.
Early on Mother’s Day afternoon, a woman walked to her vehicle with her two sons. The elder son was in his mid-teens, but not yet licensed to drive. The younger, was a bit shorter and early teen by appearance. The mother and her sons were all carrying bags or containers, heading somewhere for the day.
