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LaPointe Meets with Violence Prevention Advocates

Oct 21, 2019 | LaPointe

CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, stopped by Lurie Children’s Hospital recently to meet with Rebecca Levin, Executive Director of Strengthening Chicago’s Youth and Katie Danko, Policy Manager and Government Relations for the hospital to discuss...

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...

Turner Sponsors Legislation to Provide Funding for Violence Prevention Programs

May 26, 2017 | Turner

CHICAGO – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, recently introduced legislation to provide much needed funding for violence prevention programs in Chicago and across the state. “There are many factors that cause violence to increase,” Turner said. “However, we cannot...

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...