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Harper Works to Decrease Violence in Local Communities

Jul 14, 2017 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recent legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, that creates a statewide task force to develop employment opportunities for young people recently passed, and a measure aimed at funding violence prevention programs recently moved...

Gordon-Booth Sponsors Legislation to Support Violence Prevention Programs

May 25, 2017 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, recently introduced legislation that would help fund programs in the Peoria community aimed at reducing violence. “When young people have jobs or are involved in community organizations, they become invested in...

Letter to the Editor – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch

May 23, 2017 | Welch

Dear Editor, Over the past several years we have seen an increase in violence throughout our neighborhoods and streets. So far this year, there have been six homicides in Maywood. Unfortunately, this increase in violence can be attributed to Governor Rauner’s extreme...

Welch Introduces Legislation to Provide Funding for Violence Prevention Programs

May 18, 2017 | Welch

WESTCHESTER, Ill., – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch recently introduced legislation to provide funding for violence prevention programs to communities that have been most affected by increased violence. “Over the past several years we have seen an increase in...