Peoria’s 25 homicides in 2019 sets record
— January 8, 2020On Jan. 12, 2019 Kedron Murphy was shot five times and was pronounced dead at 6:30 that morning in the backyard of a south side home. Murphy’s murder was a bleak milestone in what…
Tag: Gun Violence
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Congressional reps hear ideas to curb gun violence
— October 15, 2019Brenda Mitchell sent one of her sons, Kevin, off for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. It was her other son, Kenneth — living in south suburban University Park — whose life was tragically…
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Gun violence in Peoria appears to be a cultural legacy
— September 3, 2019It may seem like gun violence is a trend on the upswing in Peoria. But to those on the inside, gun violence is a cultural legacy, handed down to the young and impressionable…
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Deacons, worshippers pray for peace in Chicago
— August 5, 2019On the shores of Lake Michigan and with the Chicago skyline to the north, people gathered in prayer early Saturday, Aug. 3 in hopes of bringing an end to the violence that has plagued…
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‘Enough gun violence’: Rally supports passage of toughened FOID processes
— May 24, 2019SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers and supporters of a bill that would strengthen the Firearm Owners Identification card system chanted “Fix the FOID” in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln…
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Mayor Lightfoot, Congresswoman Kelly rip gun-control comments
— September 8, 2019Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-2nd) are among area leaders pushing back against comments U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made about gun control and Chicago….
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Kendall officer tells residents when shooter is active, don’t freeze
— September 2, 2019About 50 people — young, old, and every age in between — gathered at Restore Church in Yorkville Aug. 27 with one thing in mind — saving their lives. Participants sat down for…
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Chicago community race focuses on ending gun violence
— June 4, 2019Hundreds of runners from various backgrounds will all toe the race starting line June 6 with one common cause: making the streets of Chicago safer. Strides for Peace’s Race Against…
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