Crime & Safety
Illinois Elected Officials React To Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Initial tweets and statements from representatives and senators
AURORA, IL — Illinois officials reacted Monday morning to news of a mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas. The shooting has claimed at least 58 lives, with more than 500 injured. The shootings have Las Vegas officials asking for for blood donations as well as contributions to a fund for victims and their families, and prompted calls to action to prevent future tragedies.
Rep. Bill Foster, D-11th District: "We woke up to unimaginable news this morning. We stand in solidarity with Las Vegas today. We will mourn those we lost too soon and will keep their families and friends close to our hearts. But we cannot accept these tragedies as normal. There is no reason why a fun night at a concert should turn into a death sentence. We owe it to the memory of everyone who died to make sure we do everything we can to prevent another mass shooting."
We are with you, #LasVegas. We mourn those we lost & keep their families in our hearts. But we refuse to accept these tragedies as normal. https://t.co/V7o7MNoDrF
— Bill Foster (@RepBillFoster) October 2, 2017
Representatives Randy Hultgren, R-14th District, and Daniel Lipinski, D-3rd District:
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Horrific attack in Las Vegas, and a senseless targeting of the innocent. We mourn with the families and victims.
— Rep. Randy Hultgren (@RepHultgren) October 2, 2017
Deep sadness waking up to another mass shooting; my #thoughtsandprayers are with all of those impacted by the horrific violence in Las Vegas
— Rep. Daniel Lipinski (@RepLipinski) October 2, 2017
Illinois Democratic Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth:
My thoughts are in Las Vegas with the dozens of victims of this horrific gun attack. What a nightmare.
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) October 2, 2017
Senseless acts of violence like this have no place in America or any other nation
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) October 2, 2017
Debris is strewn through the scene of a mass shooting at a music festival near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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