Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer
April 22, 2026
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So far, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago has helped 17 people apply for grants; 16 of those applications have been approved. The idea is to give financial assistance – up to $1,500 – for people who are shot, or their surviving family members - money that can be used on medical costs, lost wages, relocation, and funeral expenses.
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$1,500 … “money that can be used on medical costs, lost wages, relocation, and funeral expenses.”
$1,500 is supposed to help with all that? Have any of the politicians really considered how far $1,500 can go? And who will be the recipient? And will there be restrictions on how the $1,500 is used?
Though I strongly support help for victims, I don’t believe $1,500 is much in the way of support.
Actually, $1500 would reimburse me for a year’s worth of range time and ammo.
I need assistance to avoid becoming a victim of crime. Can my piece, ammo and range time be reimbursed through this program?