The order is the latest move by the new prosecutor as she seeks to forge a tougher stance on gun crimes.
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Chicago Tribune

Cook County state’s attorney to push for prison sentences in machine-gun cases

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has directed prosecutors to seek prison sentences in every felony case involving machine gun-type weapons, according to a new policy circulated to staff on Thursday.

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