To any Village friends with ties to Northern IL U...

[vawitt]

Mid-day today, another senseless tragedy - unknown gunman entered a classroom at Northern Illinois University and opened fire. 6 dead (including gunman), others in critical condition.

If anyone knows anyone involved, my thoughts and prayers go out to you...

~Val in IL (45 mins from NIU.....)

[JulieM]

I am so sad to hear this news...

[its_me]

we even heard about it here. it's just unbelievable that this is now a 'trend'. my heart is aching for all the families. {{{{{}}}}}

[NMarti]

This is just making me sick. Just one week ago the city hall shooting in Kirkwood, MO took 5 innocent lives and the gunman. Now this. How can this be stopped? So sad and heartbreaking for those families. I hope no member here was affected on this one.