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Save the Date! This year's EmpoweRun/Walk 5k in support of domestic violence survivors in Lake County is May 3rd at Independence Grove in Libertyville. Registration is here: runsignup.com/Race/IL/Libe... @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @nwsofa-indivisible.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

Years of work came to fruition today with the signing into law of Karina's Law, improving the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, by helping the courts and law enforcement to work together in ensuring that firearms are actually removed from domestic abusers. #Progress abc7chicago.com/post/illinoi...

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

Watch this space.... We hope to have some exciting news to share with you later this morning!

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

One of several reasons why we need a strong safe storage law in Illinois. @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @kristinmillersong.bsky.social @changetheref.bsky.social @bradyunited.org @halleh13.bsky.social @impact4hc.bsky.social @newtownaction.org @keepgunsoffcampus.bsky.social @bobmorganil.bsky.social

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

ENOUGH! Plays To End Gun Violence is now accepting submissions from young writers nationwide for 10 minute plays confronting the gun violence epidemic. Join the movement for change AND get your unique voice heard in performances across the country! Go to enoughplays.com for more information!

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Bertha Purnell, a gun violence survivor, mom, advocate, former Alliance Board Member and peaceful warrior. Illinois has lost a unique voice calling out for justice and peace. Her friendship and wisdom cannot be replaced.

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

Somebody must have added us to another well-received Starter Pack this week, because we got like 50 new followers today during lunch. 100% not complaining, but still trying to avoid following bots back.

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

Hey, remember when Illinois was actually going to require fingerprinting for FOID card issuance but then didn't? Certainly interesting, to say the least.... www.reuters.com/legal/us-sup...

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

wgntv.com/news/illinoi... Short article from WGN News about the passage of Karina's Law yesterday, hoping to see a broadcast segment from @wgntv.com later in the day! @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

PRESS RELEASE @wgntv.com @nbcchicago.bsky.social @fox32chicago.bsky.social @bradyunited.org @newtownaction.bsky.social @changetheref.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @joy.msnbc.com @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @nwsofa-indivisible.bsky.social

submitted 52 days ago • 2 comments

The time is now! The legislature is back in Springfield this week and we need your help to get Karina's Bill to protect domestic violence victims through the Illinois Senate! Details below. Thank you and let's get this done! @newtownaction.bsky.social @changetheref.bsky.social

submitted 54 days ago • 2 comments

We have prepared this handy graphic to help explain where the Illinois Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence fits into the national GVP movement. #northstar @changetheref.bsky.social @newtownaction.bsky.social @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @bradyunited.org @brettcross.bsky.social

submitted 61 days ago • 2 comments

www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news... Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in the National Vigils to end gun violence over the past week in Chicago, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Oak Park and Washington D.C. Now let's honor the victims everyday by making change in our communities!

submitted 75 days ago • 2 comments

Please join us tonight in Evanston for the 12th Annual Interfaith Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at Second Baptist Church as community organizations, faith and local leaders come together to remember those lost and build a better future! @halleh13.bsky.social @newtownaction.bsky.social

submitted 76 days ago • 1 comment

The 10th annual Tunes for Toys will be held this Saturday, December 14th at Post Commons in Alton, Illinois, with donations benefitting Faces Not Forgotten, who provide art installations across the country in remembrance of victim of senseless gun violence. @nwsofa-indivisible.bsky.social

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

Thank you to everyone who participated in the vigil last night in Arlington Heights, including survivors, faith leaders, activists, citizens, @wgnnews.bsky.social and some amazing student musicians from Rolling Meadows HS! Don't forget tomorrow's vigil is in Oak Park at 6 pm. Details below!

submitted 82 days ago • 1 comment

We are loving it here on BlueSky so far! 😀 As a thank you, we have a free Alliance t-shirt or wristband (your choice) for whoever our 300th follower is here on BlueSky!

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

Oak Park is reeling from two recent gun violence deaths, Detective Alan Reddins and Scott Robinson. Please join our member organizations on Tuesday, Dec. 10th at 6:00 p.m. at St. Christopher's to lament the tragedies, build community and support gun violence prevention in all of its forms.

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

Please join us this Sunday, December 8th, for the Arlington Heights interfaith vigil in remembrance and support of gun violence victims and survivors. 7:00 p.m. at FUMCAH (First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights). @studentsdemand.bsky.social @devinlhughes.bsky.social

submitted 87 days ago • 1 comment

All around Illinois, and across the country, people are preparing for the annual vigils in support of gun violence victims and survivors. This week, we will be focusing on the upcoming vigils in Arlington Heights, Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park and Washington D.C. #Enough

submitted 89 days ago • 1 comment

The official 2024 Chicago Vigil in Support of Victims and Survivor Families is Saturday, December 15th at Augusta Lutheran Church of Hyde Park from 6-8 p.m. Please join us to remember those lost and build a better future. @newtownaction.bsky.social @bradybuzz.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social

submitted 100 days ago • 0 comments

Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence returns in 2025, offering a national platform for young authors to have their voices heard! Hit the QR code for more details! 👇

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments

Community listening sessions in East St. Louis regarding implementation of the SAFE-T Act to date. December 7, 2024 1:00 p.m.! Let your voice be heard! @rachelajacoby.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @halleh13.bsky.social @carynmf.bsky.social

submitted 103 days ago • 0 comments

Our first substantive post! Local and national vigils for gun violence victims and survivors are scheduled for December. This one has JUST been announced for Oak Park at 6 pm on December 10th with lots of great orgs working to make it an impactful event! We hope to see you there!

submitted 107 days ago • 0 comments

Under construction, but we are here! This new neighborhood is MUCH nicer!

submitted 107 days ago • 0 comments