Illinois Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence
@illinoisallies.bsky.social
The voice of the grassroots gun violence prevention movement in Illinois. #ENOUGH
The great people at the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention are seeking applicants for summer 2026 research fellowships in Firearm Injury Prevention. Amazing opportunity for the right applicants! @shannonrwatts.bsky.social @thisisourlane.org @halleh13.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The great people at the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention are seeking applicants for summer 2026 research fellowships in Firearm Injury Prevention. Amazing opportunity for the right applicants! @shannonrwatts.bsky.social @thisisourlane.org @halleh13.bsky.social
Each December, people across the country pause to remember the thousands of lives that have been lost to senseless gun violence. FUMCAH in Arlington Heights will host their vigil on December 7th at 7:00 p.m. More information about upcoming Illinois vigils will follow in the weeks ahead.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Each December, people across the country pause to remember the thousands of lives that have been lost to senseless gun violence. FUMCAH in Arlington Heights will host their vigil on December 7th at 7:00 p.m. More information about upcoming Illinois vigils will follow in the weeks ahead.
Join us in Champaign on November 13th at 6:00 p.m. for a Reimagining Public Safety town hall, hosted by the Alliance, @indivisible.org and several other great organizations! Details below! @postcards4usa.bsky.social @robinlynnekelly.bsky.social @teachersunify.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Join us in Champaign on November 13th at 6:00 p.m. for a Reimagining Public Safety town hall, hosted by the Alliance, @indivisible.org and several other great organizations! Details below! @postcards4usa.bsky.social @robinlynnekelly.bsky.social @teachersunify.bsky.social
A great night out in support of SAFE Illinois! Thank you to everyone who spoke, donated and participated in the event! @saraknizhnik.bsky.social @safeil.bsky.social @teachersunify.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @bradyunited.org @halleh13.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A great night out in support of SAFE Illinois! Thank you to everyone who spoke, donated and participated in the event! @saraknizhnik.bsky.social @safeil.bsky.social @teachersunify.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @bradyunited.org @halleh13.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
The Collaboration Theatre for Social Change is hosting their Annual Ball on Saturday, November 15th. This is a great Chicago institution advancing social justice and a brighter future! QR Code below to register!
October 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Collaboration Theatre for Social Change is hosting their Annual Ball on Saturday, November 15th. This is a great Chicago institution advancing social justice and a brighter future! QR Code below to register!
The @safeil.bsky.social 2025 Gala is this Thursday at the amazing Room for Light in Chicago. Great speakers together with a remarkable art installation makes this a can't miss event! @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @nwsofa-indivisible.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The @safeil.bsky.social 2025 Gala is this Thursday at the amazing Room for Light in Chicago. Great speakers together with a remarkable art installation makes this a can't miss event! @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @nwsofa-indivisible.bsky.social
Thank you to the beautiful Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook and the entire crew from b.unity for hosting last night's ENOUGH! gun violence prevention play readings. Feeling inspired, motivated and #resensitized! One of 70 readings across the country last night! Incredible work!
October 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Thank you to the beautiful Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook and the entire crew from b.unity for hosting last night's ENOUGH! gun violence prevention play readings. Feeling inspired, motivated and #resensitized! One of 70 readings across the country last night! Incredible work!
Live4Lavi is hosting their Masquerade Gala on October 19 at Chevy Chase County Club in Wheeling. L4L focuses on substance use disorder, harm reduction and peer-to-peer support to straighten positive health and behavioral change. To learn more go to: live4lali.org
September 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Live4Lavi is hosting their Masquerade Gala on October 19 at Chevy Chase County Club in Wheeling. L4L focuses on substance use disorder, harm reduction and peer-to-peer support to straighten positive health and behavioral change. To learn more go to: live4lali.org
A great article on moving the cost of Illinois gun violence off of taxpayers and on to the gun industry! #RIFL @laurenharper.bsky.social @campbeasleywood.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @bobmorganil.bsky.social @repdidech.bsky.social @newtownaction.org
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Make gun industry pay for the bloodshed it helps create
We do not need occupation and political tricks. We need accountability. The proposed Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act mandates firearm manufacturers whose products are sold, imported or distr...
chicago.suntimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A great article on moving the cost of Illinois gun violence off of taxpayers and on to the gun industry! #RIFL @laurenharper.bsky.social @campbeasleywood.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @bobmorganil.bsky.social @repdidech.bsky.social @newtownaction.org
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The 3rd Annual Rock the Ride walk/bike ride in support of gun violence prevention is this Sunday, September 7th, starting and ending at Hubbard Woods Park! State and local leaders will be on hand to support the mission and we hope you will too! Scan the QR code to register!
September 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The 3rd Annual Rock the Ride walk/bike ride in support of gun violence prevention is this Sunday, September 7th, starting and ending at Hubbard Woods Park! State and local leaders will be on hand to support the mission and we hope you will too! Scan the QR code to register!
Chicago Survivors are hosting their annual Reunion Family Picnic on Saturday, August 16th at McKinley Park in Chicago. RSVP is required! QR Code to register⬇️ @newtownaction.org @bradyunited.org @robinlynnekelly.bsky.social @shannonrwatts.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @changetheref.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Chicago Survivors are hosting their annual Reunion Family Picnic on Saturday, August 16th at McKinley Park in Chicago. RSVP is required! QR Code to register⬇️ @newtownaction.org @bradyunited.org @robinlynnekelly.bsky.social @shannonrwatts.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @changetheref.bsky.social
Community Healing Resource Centers are hosting another Barbershop Talk tomorrow from 6-8 pm in Waukegan, entitled "Lead with Heart." Let's keep the conversations going towards healthier outcomes and safer communities for everyone in Illinois!
July 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Community Healing Resource Centers are hosting another Barbershop Talk tomorrow from 6-8 pm in Waukegan, entitled "Lead with Heart." Let's keep the conversations going towards healthier outcomes and safer communities for everyone in Illinois!
Chicago Survivors is hosting a 10th YearHearts in Motion Walk Fundraiser on Sunday, August 18th. This is a great opportunity to support local survivors of gun violence and build community! Details below ⬇️ @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @indivchisouth.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Chicago Survivors is hosting a 10th YearHearts in Motion Walk Fundraiser on Sunday, August 18th. This is a great opportunity to support local survivors of gun violence and build community! Details below ⬇️ @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @indivchisouth.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social
Our friends from @nwsofa-indivisible.bsky.social, March For Our Lives - Palatine, and other local orgs have organized a Rally and Mutual Aid event this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Palatine Clocktower. Join them for some "Good Trouble!" #GoodTrouble @marchforourlives.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our friends from @nwsofa-indivisible.bsky.social, March For Our Lives - Palatine, and other local orgs have organized a Rally and Mutual Aid event this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Palatine Clocktower. Join them for some "Good Trouble!" #GoodTrouble @marchforourlives.bsky.social
Community Resource Healing Centers and the Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization are hosting a community healing conversation on July 17th in Gurnee. Keep the conversation going!
July 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Community Resource Healing Centers and the Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization are hosting a community healing conversation on July 17th in Gurnee. Keep the conversation going!
Reposted by Illinois Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence
GAGV is honored to show off our Lush Sonflower Bath Bombs, supporting the Lawsuit for Survival, at the Joaquin Oliver mural at Gallery Place in DC.
#GunViolencePrevention #BloomANewDay #LawsuitForSurvival #GVP
#GunViolencePrevention #BloomANewDay #LawsuitForSurvival #GVP
July 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
GAGV is honored to show off our Lush Sonflower Bath Bombs, supporting the Lawsuit for Survival, at the Joaquin Oliver mural at Gallery Place in DC.
#GunViolencePrevention #BloomANewDay #LawsuitForSurvival #GVP
#GunViolencePrevention #BloomANewDay #LawsuitForSurvival #GVP
Doctor Anthony Douglas and other medical professionals are proposing an innovate approach to ensuring funding is available to pay for the enormous costs of gun violence in Illinois. Don't skip this one! Please read the article!
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/09/o...
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Anti-violence advocates: Why not hold gun manufacturers accountable for mass shootings like River North tragedy?
Illinois pays an estimated $18.6 billion a year toward firearm injury and death. Firearm manufacturers share none of these costs.
www.chicagotribune.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Doctor Anthony Douglas and other medical professionals are proposing an innovate approach to ensuring funding is available to pay for the enormous costs of gun violence in Illinois. Don't skip this one! Please read the article!
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/09/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/09/o...
Reposted by Illinois Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence
It was great having local, state, national groups like @illinoisallies.bsky.social, @marchforourlives.bsky.social @teamenough.org @teachersunify.bsky.social & KAN WIN at the 4th annual #AAPIAgainstGunViolence convening.
July 3, 2025 at 4:07 AM
It was great having local, state, national groups like @illinoisallies.bsky.social, @marchforourlives.bsky.social @teamenough.org @teachersunify.bsky.social & KAN WIN at the 4th annual #AAPIAgainstGunViolence convening.
Great to see so many friends and Allies at the 4th Annual AAPI Against Gun Violence Convening in Chicago! @halleh13.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @pomurray.bsky.social @kristinmillersong.bsky.social @changetheref.bsky.social @samuelschwartz.bsky.social @bradyunited.org
July 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Great to see so many friends and Allies at the 4th Annual AAPI Against Gun Violence Convening in Chicago! @halleh13.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @pomurray.bsky.social @kristinmillersong.bsky.social @changetheref.bsky.social @samuelschwartz.bsky.social @bradyunited.org
In collaboration with the DV community, we passed Karina's Law, substantially improving civil Orders of Protection in Illinois. This new statewide form includes the ability to seek a search warrant for firearms used by the abuser. #AlliesAssemble #EndDomesticViolence
June 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
In collaboration with the DV community, we passed Karina's Law, substantially improving civil Orders of Protection in Illinois. This new statewide form includes the ability to seek a search warrant for firearms used by the abuser. #AlliesAssemble #EndDomesticViolence
Join @saraknizhnik.bsky.social, Dr. Anthony Douglas and Amber Goodwin on June 25th from 630-800 pm for a Virtual Teach-In o the RIFL Act - exciting new legislation in Illinois! @laurenharper.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social @campbeasleywood.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Join @saraknizhnik.bsky.social, Dr. Anthony Douglas and Amber Goodwin on June 25th from 630-800 pm for a Virtual Teach-In o the RIFL Act - exciting new legislation in Illinois! @laurenharper.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social @campbeasleywood.bsky.social
Alliance Member Truth Synergies is hosting The Juneteenth Experience on Thursday, June 20th at Good Samaritan Ministries in East St. Louis from Noon-3. Lunch is provided but RSVP is required for this compelling free event. Scan the QR code to register! #Juneteenth
June 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Alliance Member Truth Synergies is hosting The Juneteenth Experience on Thursday, June 20th at Good Samaritan Ministries in East St. Louis from Noon-3. Lunch is provided but RSVP is required for this compelling free event. Scan the QR code to register! #Juneteenth
Great day of community building and networking yesterday at the Strides for Peace 5K in Grant Park! #wearorange
@halleh13.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @kharypenebaker.com @samuelschwartz.bsky.social @laurenharper.bsky.social @momsdemand.bsky.social
@halleh13.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @kharypenebaker.com @samuelschwartz.bsky.social @laurenharper.bsky.social @momsdemand.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Great day of community building and networking yesterday at the Strides for Peace 5K in Grant Park! #wearorange
@halleh13.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @kharypenebaker.com @samuelschwartz.bsky.social @laurenharper.bsky.social @momsdemand.bsky.social
@halleh13.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @kharypenebaker.com @samuelschwartz.bsky.social @laurenharper.bsky.social @momsdemand.bsky.social
June is Pride Month and we are honored to take this moment to announce our new National Partner, Bulletproof Pride, a national organization amplifying voices in the LGBTQIA+ community who are impacted by gun violence! We WELCOME their voices and look forward to collaborating! #PrideMonth
June 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
June is Pride Month and we are honored to take this moment to announce our new National Partner, Bulletproof Pride, a national organization amplifying voices in the LGBTQIA+ community who are impacted by gun violence! We WELCOME their voices and look forward to collaborating! #PrideMonth
Both gun violence and homicides have continued to decline substantially in 2025, but can this progress continue in the face of steep federal funding cuts to gun violence prevention? #supportCVI @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @nwsofa-indivisible.bsky.social
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Chicago’s Homicide Total in April Was Its Lowest of Any Month in a Decade
The 20 homicides recorded throughout the city last month were the fewest for any month in Chicago since February 2015 while marking the fewest for any April since 1962.
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June 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Both gun violence and homicides have continued to decline substantially in 2025, but can this progress continue in the face of steep federal funding cuts to gun violence prevention? #supportCVI @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @nwsofa-indivisible.bsky.social
news.wttw.com/2025/05/05/c...
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