A non-profit in Decatur is hosting a violence prevention workshop less than two weeks after a 21-year-old man was shot in ...

For the last few years, Old King's Orchard has hosted its Project Prevent Violence event over the summer to bring awareness ...

In successful community violence intervention work, life experiences and representation really do matter. Youth — particularly Black youth — at the intersections of street life and ...

Chicago's battle with gun violence has been long and tragic. However, there are signs of improvement, thanks in part to the work of multiple anti-violence organizations. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming ...

The Stop the Violence March comes as violent incidents continue in the city, especially involving youth. Marcher Keri Hayes said change is desperately needed in Peoria.

The Network reported 59,704 total contacts to the hotline in 2024 — a 26% increase from 2023 and a 140% increase from 2019. For the second year in a row, calls from Chicago also increased.

April 15, 2025 Reducing Gun Violence: How the Community and Police are Working Together – Moderated by: Steve Perkins, MPI Director of Field Instruction – Panelists: Jalon Arthur, Director of ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some community leaders in Chicago's Englewood community called for change Monday, a day after a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the neighborhood. Several violence disruptor ...

A gun violence awareness event brought together dozens of Alton residents Sunday night to honor lives lost and promote community healing.

A new law in Illinois adding continuing education for licensed cosmetologists will include training to help them detect signs of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

The hotline received 18,830 contacts from Chicago alone in 2024 — up 17% from 2023 and 78% from 2019. The zip code encompassing the South Chicago, South Deering and East Side neighborhoods had ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some community leaders in Chicago's Englewood community called for change Monday, a day after a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the neighborhood. Several violence disruptor ...