The sponsoring lawmakers said the events of this weekend underscore the timeliness of both of these news laws. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.

New details in the shooting death of a Nine-year-old Chicago boy a family Member tells us Jarvis Watts was the Victim of an accidental shooting so far Chicago police are not confirming any of The circumstances surrounding the boy's Death officers found that Kipling Elementary student inside his family's South Side home Sunday we're told a Number of family members have been Brought in for questioning Watts was one Of two kids shot accidentally over the Weekend a ten-year-old boy was also shot In the face in back of the Arts it comes After two different laws impacting gun Storage just went into effect in Illinois CBS 2 investigator Megan hickey Joins us live from Lurie Children's Hospital which is playing a big part in This Megan Right Joe and Erica one of those laws Requires the state to develop a public Awareness campaign on how to safely Store your gun luries and the state's Health Department are teaming up on this Because they do not want to see another Child accidentally in the crosshairs [Music] CPD hasn't confirmed the details of the Shooting that took the life of Nine-year-old Jarvis Watts please I'm Urging any and everyone Get these guns at you you're home But they are confirming that the 10 year

Old boy shot in the face Saturday night In the Attic of this back of the yard's Home was related to an unsecured gun a 14 year old boy was charged with Unlawfully possessing it fortunately the Ten-year-old survived the victims are More than just the person that shot by The gun it's exactly the scenario that Lawmakers like Illinois representative Kathleen Willis of North Lake have been Working to prevent and finally after Several years of trying past legislation That went into effect yesterday a Statewide awareness campaign now Required by law the whole program is Going to be held in the Department of Public Health because we wanted it not To be political we wanted it to be Recognized as a universal health issue Willis says the three-year pilot program Will aim to show gun owners how to Safely store their guns unloaded locked And separate from ammunition they're Also hoping to distribute gun locks in Community It's paired with a separate law that Also went into effect yesterday the Worst situation we can see is what we're Seeing which is Our youth dying because of firearms State senator ROM Village of Chicago was A sponsor it requires safe gun storage Be added to the safety education lessons Taught in Illinois schools and we have

Responsible gun owners it's also Acknowledging that we do not want to be In a situation where there is a firearm Available to someone Um that is not trained now both Lawmakers said the events of this Weekend underscored the timeliness of These new laws representative Willis Says she's hopeful that we'll start Seeing commercials and social media Campaigns about safe gun storage in the Next few months live in studerville Megan hickey CBS 2 investigators Megan thank you

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Chicago sports culture has been a big part of the city’s renaissance. For two years in a row, it was ranked as the top sports city in the world. In addition to being a cultural staple, major sporting events also contribute to local economies and generate funds for good causes.

The Bears, Blackhawks, and Bulls have won numerous championships over the years. Sports have helped bring fans together and make important social and political issues more visible. Several events have aimed to bring awareness to these issues, including the Boston Bruins’ visit to local children’s hospitals on Halloween.

Aside from generating funds for various programs, major sporting events are also a great way for kids to get active. Each year, sports generate roughly $600 million for the state of Illinois and $340 million in New York City. This money supports the economy and helps create jobs for the area.

While the sports industry is still evolving, its evolution has been fueled by social movements and globalization. Those movements have been responsible for changing the way modern sports are marketed. Today, modern sports are marketed as sources of prestige, power, and pleasure.

If you’re planning to attend a game, check the venue’s website or call the event office to find out if the games are scheduled. Major events are often cancelled, so it’s always wise to be prepared. Despite the fact that the Jay Cutler jersey burning video went viral, the attendance at the games wasn’t affected.