At the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC), a dedicated team of CVI professionals are instrumental to providing life-changing care and resources to individuals incarcerated in the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC).
CVI Professionals Provide Strength and Support to Incarcerated Women’s Group Read More »
Despite mass shooting incidents throughout the week and over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the number of homicides, injuries, and shooting incidents in the city of Chicago saw a historic low compared to a peak in the summer of 2021, according to a new report published by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Fourth of July in Chicago Sees Historic Decline in Violence Read More »
More than 200 young people recently made the “Peace Pledge” and have committed to be peacekeepers in their communities this summer through an initiative with UCAN Chicago.
Hundreds of Chicago Young People Take Peace Ambassador Pledge with UCAN Chicago Read More »
The Illinois Peace Project hosted an evening of storytelling, celebration, and community on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Metropolitan Peace Academy.
Illinois Peace Project Celebrates ‘Peace Portraits’ Honorees Read More »
Nearly 50 youth leaders from across Chicago gathered at Breakthrough Urban Ministries on Thursday, June 12, 2025, for an engaging community conversation aimed at inspiring youth-led solutions for violence prevention.
Young Voices Lead the Way at Powerful Violence Prevention Summit Read More »
The second annual We Are Our Own Medicine Conference was held at BUILD Chicago in the Austin neighborhood. The event brought together various community stakeholders to increase collaboration and learn about different resources in their neighborhood.
We Are Our Own Medicine Conference Brings Together Community Stakeholders Read More »
The Chicago Sun-Times recently reported the lowest levels of violence in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend in at least 16 years.
Join us as we celebrate the launch of “Peace Portraits,” presented by the Illinois Peace Project.
Celebrate the ‘Peace Portraits’ Honorees at Screening & Cocktail Reception Read More »
U.S. Senate Democrat Dick Durbin of Illinois and Ranking Member of the Senate Judicial Committee advocated for the continued funding of gun violence prevention efforts in a speech on the Senate floor on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Speaks Out Against Federal CVI Grant Cuts on Senate Floor Read More »
There was a sea of orange down in Springfield, IL as hundreds of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) professionals and advocates from across the Chicagoland area made their voices heard at the 2025 CVI Rally and Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, May 13.
Overheard at the 2025 CVI Rally and Legislative Action Day Read More »