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Evanston police hosting gun buyback Saturday

Evanston police hosting gun buyback event
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EVANSTON, Ill. (CBS) -- The Evanston police department is working to get unwanted guns off the street.

They're hosting a gun buyback event on Saturday.

Gun owners can turn in their guns and receive $100.

Ammunition and BB guns can also be turned in for $25 each.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church near Clark and Ridge Avenue.

All guns turned in will be destroyed. 

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