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"We must go to the root causes and determine how to address it from every angle." #violenceprevention

Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon (5th District) said combating violence will take everyone fighting together. #violence

"There is nothing more important than keeping our communities safe," said Governor JB Pritzker. #ReimagePublicSafety

The vision for our future community center is simple. With an 85,000-square-foot center, we will be able to expand our programs and serve so many more individuals.

Better Communication Needed From City, Country Club Hills Residents say (Country Club Hills, IL) — Monday’s Country Club Hills City Council meeting was business as usual, with the mayor and aldermen rolling through the agenda until the meeting was opened for public comments. 

Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate Jesse Sullivan Urges Gov Pritzker to Address Crime and Violence in Chicago

Rainbow Push Coalition/Push Excel kick off first summer STEM/sports camp since pandemic began, pushing for peace to combat violence (Chicago, IL) – For the first time since the pandemic began, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and PUSH For Excellence (PUSH Excel) are hosting a summer STEM/Sports Camp Saturday, July 17th – August 28, 2021 on two sites to promote a PUSH for peace as Chicago’s violence continues to soar.

Speaker Welch Meets With President Joe Biden, Addresses Recent Rise in Violence - House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch met with President Joe Biden during his recent trip to Illinois where he discussed the “Build Back Better” agenda, specifically proposals focused on education and child care. 

President Preckwinkle Announces $1.5 Million Investment to Address Root Causes of Crime and Violence in Cook County (Cook County, IL) - President Preckwinkle joined Commissioner Dennis Deer, Congressman Danny Davis and community leaders to announce a $1.5 million investment to community-based organizations through the Justice Advisory Council (JAC).

Pfleger calls on Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois (Chicago, IL) - Declaring “Illinois is in a state of emergency,” the Rev. Michael Pfleger of the Archdiocese of Chicago is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take immediate action.