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A Democrat lawmaker from Chicago’s South Side introduced a bill last week that calls for a ban on some video games in an effort to fight the city’s recent uptick in violent crimes, including carjackings.
A US state rep in Illinois thinks banning Grand Theft Auto V from sale will help to reduce carjacking in Chicago.
An Illinois lawmaker has a new response to the recent surge in carjackings around the Chicago area, banning a popular video game. Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans pointed at "Grand Theft Auto," which depicts scenes of violent car thefts, robberies and general criminal activity, as inspiration for what's happening in his home district. "Grand Theft Auto," which had its first installment released in 1997, is the main issue, he said. Evans said he plans to introduce a bill to ban sales of the game in Illinois. "'Grand Theft Auto' and other violent video games are getting in the minds of our y...
Walker hopes there will be enough community support to fill three semi-trailers by Wednesday evening. "Receiving items Monday through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the vacant Jewel lot off 119th Street," Walker said. Walker said Texas is not the only community in need. He plans to send one truck to Memphis, Tenn while the other two trucks will go to Dallas, Texas.
"This is a terrifying scenario that could have been worse," Ald. Stephanie Coleman said.