Several survivors of last year s mass shooting at Highland Park s Independence Day parade have turned their experience into advocacy for legislation that aims to curb gun violence. "I really love connecting people with their power," said one of them.
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Several people who witnessed last year’s massacre rallied outside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, where judges heard a challenge to the Illinois assault weapons ban.