The Illinois Peace Project is an initiative supported by partner organizations with a shared vision for reducing gun violence in Illinois.
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9 Jul 2025
#ICYMI! The Illinois Peace Project Celebrated Peace Portraits Honorees! Read about the full project here >> metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
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“You cannot separate young people from what you’re trying to do for them. You have to include them,” Diane Latiker of Kids Off The Block, Inc. (KOB) states. Meet our next 2026 Peace Portraits honoree! illinoispeaceproject.org/pea…
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Meet Tavares Harrington of @nonviolencechicago, 2026 Peace Portrait Honoree. The 2026 Peace Portraits shine a light on community leaders doing just that. Get to know their stories and support the movement by following @ILPeaceProject. illinoispeaceproject.org/pea…
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Meet Tavares Harrington of @NonviolenceChi, a 2026 Peace Portrait Honoree. The 2026 Peace Portraits shine a light on community leaders doing just that. Get to know their stories and support the movement by following Illinois Peace Project. illinoispeaceproject.org/pea…
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In case you missed it: We are celebrating the 2026 Peace Portraits honorees, leaders making real change through peacebuilding across Illinois. This week's featured honoree is Luis Bahena, whose work is helping build safer, stronger communities. illinoispeaceproject.org/pea…
Last week, the stories of the 2026 Peace Portraits Honorees premiered at the Siskel Center. Throughout #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, visit IllinoisPeaceProject.org every Monday to meet the honorees &learn about the impact they're making in their communities. illinoispeaceproject.org/ill…
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Meet Peace Portraits Honoree Luis Bahena of @NLCenters! We are celebrating the 2026 Peace Portraits honorees, leaders making real change through peacebuilding across Illinois. Follow @ILPeaceProject to learn more. Video @5by12films. Photos Kelcey McKinney illinoispeaceproject.org/pea…
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“Accountability requires relationships. It is through relationships that we bring a presence of belonging to every block.” #CVIDailyRead 'Chicago’s Summer Safety Strategy Centers Community Violence Intervention and Youth Investment' illinoispeaceproject.org/chi…
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Watch @MPInitiatives Communications Manager Camille Travis and @NonviolenceChicago Outreach Supervisor Tavares Harrington discuss @IlPeaceProject ’s Peace Portraits and the power of authentic storytelling on @ABC7Chicago. abc7chicago.com/post/chicago…
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#CVIDailyRead 'Community violence intervention groups push for support in Springfield' aol.com/news/community-viole…
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"Having the community participate in violence reduction as part of public safety infrastructure... is really important to develop and have in our city." #CVIDailyRead 'Community violence groups push for funding support' fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-t…
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"Community and faith leaders gathered at the capitol ... to urge lawmakers to continue investing in programs which they believe are helping reduce gun violence ..." #CVIDailyRead 'Community violence intervention groups push for support in Springfield' wcia.com/illinois-capitol-ne…
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Community Violence Intervention (CVI) advocates from across Chicago traveled to Springfield last Thursday to advocate for sustained funding for the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) and continued efforts to save lives across Illinois. Watch to learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=TF5C0U7w…
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CVI advocates and professionals from across Chicago made their way down to Springfield, Illinois, on Thursday, May 14, 2026 to amplify a simple but strong message: CVI saves lives and deserves sustained funding. #CVIDailyRead Read the story: ow.ly/MsqC50Z1gu8
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"After a year of delays, uncertainty, and disappointment, many of the criminal justice organizations doing that crucial work are on life support, rolling back programs and reducing services." #CVIDailyRead vera.org/news/the-federal-go…
Keep up to date with recent community violence intervention news throughout Illinois here > illinoispeaceproject.org/new…
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Be part of the 2026 Peace Portraits screening and help us celebrate leaders making peace possible every day. Join us Thursday, May 28 at the Gene Siskel @FilmCenter. Follow @ILPeaceProject and we’ll see you there. 2026peaceportraits.rsvpify.c…
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"Having a loved one ripped from this world by an act of violence leaves a lasting impact that illuminates the importance of fighting for change" #CVIDailyRead'Community violence intervention works, but conservatives on the attack won't say so' @suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/other-v…
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“Programs that were actively preventing shootings are now paused or dismantled” #CVIDAilyRead 'Violence Has Fallen, but So Has Funding for Prevention' via @NYTimes nytimes.com/2026/04/25/headw…
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Looking for a job in the Community Violence Intervention field? We have job board for you to look through! jobs.illinoispeaceproject.or…
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June is #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth! Are you or your organization putting on an event focusing on bettering the community and gun violence intervention? Submit your event on the @ilpeaceproject website! illinoispeaceproject.org/gun…
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