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Michael Puente

WBEZ Reporter

Michael covers news and issues primarily in Northwest Indiana, Chicago’s Southeast side and South Suburbs.

Government & Politics

State Week: A year after the shooting that spurred Illinois' assault weapons ban

Sean Crawford, Mawa Iqbal, Michael Puente

Last year's Highland Park 4th of July parade was the scene of a mass shooting that left seven dead and injured dozens. State lawmakers responded with an assault weapons ban. Court challenges to the law continue.