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OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (WLS) -- An Illinois lawmaker has a new response to the recent surge in carjackings around the Chicago area -- banning a popular video game. State Rep. Marcus Evans said during a press conference Monday morning in south suburban Olympia Fields that video games are contributing to the carjacking surge across the area. "Grand Theft Auto," which had its first installment released back 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 ...

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...