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Waukegan, Romeoville police departments hosting gun buyback programs

April 29, 2023 / 9:14 AM CDT / CBS Chicago

Waukegan, Romeoville police to host gun buyback events

CHICAGO (CBS) -- In an effort to crack down on gun violence, suburban police departments want to buy your unused or unwanted guns.

Both the Romeoville and Waukegan police departments are hosting gun buyback programs this afternoon.

Anyone can visit the listed locations and turn in their firearms - no questions asked.

The Romeoville Police Department is offering $60 cash per gun turned in, and the Waukegan Police Department is offering $100 per gun and $25 for replicas and airsoft guns.

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Jeramie Bizzle

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com and Sportskeeda.