The Reimagine Public Safety Act pushes for 250 million in funding. Organizations like Breakthrough Urban Ministries use the funding (received 700,000) by providing holistic services involving street level intervention and education development.
The League of Women voters of Great Rockford held a forum in collaboration with Rockford police to form a solution for youth violence. With the presence of the Police Chief and mental health professionals, representatives hope to find a concrete solution.
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The study from this article found that 60% of workers reported witnessing a shooting, 32% reported witnessing someone get shot at while working, and 20% reported being injured while doing intervention work. The study concludes that workers deserve more investment in their effort and should not be treated as disposable.
Civic Committee and Commercial Club calls for “One Table” approach to address gun violence.
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The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) has teamed up with Mayor Johnson to award $2.5 million to 253 grassroots orgs. This money will be used to fund activities such as community gardening, arts and culture, music festivals, etc.
Gov. Pritzker sent a newly formed team of 30 street outreach workers to be deployed to neighborhoods over Memorial Day weekend. The “peacekeepers” will work with community groups to address and deescalate violence.
Champaign’s city council considered funding CVI initiative in May of this year. Unfortunately, agreements were not made at the meeting.
Community groups, Get Connected and Comprehensive Community Solutions, both received grants to be utilized engaging high-risk youth. Story by the City of Rockford
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As the 13-minute film progresses, Ralph carefully connects that singular moment he witnessed in 2004 to the documented history of Chicago police brutality and literal torture of people by notorious city police detective Jon Burge and his “Midnight Crew” of fellow officers. Story by Colin Poitras
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Being an active member of your community is important, especially when it comes to informing yourself on your federal and local representatives. Right now, it’s all about being in the know about the two candidates running for mayor. This week Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas went head-to-head at the UIC Forum to express their plans
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