Chicago area students rally for gun control amid string of mass shootings

GLENVIEW, Ill. - Students in the north suburbs rallied for change nationwide as part of National Gun Violence Awareness this weekend.

Students at Glenbrook South High School said they feel a sense of hopelessness amid a string of mass shootings across the country and the daily barrage of gunfire on Chicago's South and West sides.

The students called for comprehensive gun control legislation during a Saturday rally in Glenview's Jackman Park.

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Congress is expected to vote on a gun reform package this week.