IL: Peace/Non-Violence
Jewish groups protest at U.S. Capitol, demand Gaza cease-fire
Thousands of American Jews from Illinois and across the country protested at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., this week, calling for a cease-…
IL Governor Signs Ban on 'Ghost Guns'
Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…
IL Advocates for Peace Raise Concerns with U.S. N-Weapons Policy
CHICAGO -- With a United Nations treaty banning nuclear weapons now in effect, Illinois advocates for peace are renewing conversations about U.S…
Election Aftermath in Illinois: Speak Out, Avoid Violence
CHICAGO - Social-justice groups are reminding Illinoisans about their rights when it comes to defending democracy. Historic numbers of voters cast …
Anti-Violence Groups Seeing Surge in Membership After Vegas
NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- As the country mourns the loss of life at the hands of a gunman in Las Vegas this month, and the debate rages about gun control…
50 Years After Miranda: A Look at IL's Juvenile Justice System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today marks 50 years since the U.S. Supreme Court made Miranda warnings mandatory, and legal experts say Illinois is taking …
IL Foundation Crafts New Scholarship Program for Syrian Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Chicago-area nonprofit group that supports the Syrian people will soon be offering new higher education scholarships for …
Happiness Happens: Finding Joy in the Little things
CHICAGO – Looking at the brighter side is not always easy when things get you down, but during August Illinoisans and others around the country …
Illinois Activists Stand in Solidarity with Baltimore
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tensions still are running high in Baltimore because of the Freddie Gray death, and activists in Illinois and around the …
Families and Holidays: Tips to Minimize the Stress
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - While the holidays are a happy time for many, the stress associated with family obligations and dynamics can be the "lump of …
World Peace Day Celebrations in Illinois: Finding Peace at Home
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinoisans across the state will join millions of others for a global celebration this weekend. Sunday, Sept. 21 is the …
Support for Victims of Violent Crime, Breaking Cycles of Violence
CHICAGO - With more than 200 homicides already reported in Chicago this year, there are many families and surviving victims facing a difficult road …