Our Insights Into Safety & Justice

Focusing on disconnected youth who may or may not be in the criminal justice system…

Celebrating the Little Wins as Big Wins with Summar Ghias

Summar Ghias knows that little wins can actually be big wins. Ghias’ work seeks to…

Freedom from Trafficking: Setting the Facts Straight

We all thrive when we live in a world free of exploitation and trafficking. Heartland…

Celebrating Chicago’s Progress & Promise in Reducing Gun Violence

This month, Senior Director Eddie Bocanegra spoke alongside other violence prevention leaders, local government, police,…

Freedom from Trafficking: Setting the Facts Straight

We all thrive when we live in a world free of exploitation and trafficking. Heartland…

Chicago coalition sets 2020 goals for reducing gun violence

A coalition of organizations working to prevent gun violence has challenged themselves and the larger…

Groups set goal of reducing Chicago gun violence by 20 percent in 2020

Several community groups on Tuesday announced a goal of reducing gun violence by 20 percent…

Coalition sets out to reduce gun violence in Chicago by 20%

A coalition of community groups are joining forces to come up with a plan to…

20% In 2020: Setting Goals For Reducing Murder In Chicago

Since her son's murder in 2017, Bertha Purnell has worked to help other mothers suffering…

If City Wants Gun Violence To Drop 20%, It Must Invest In Prevention Programs, Activists Say

Activists called for the city to drastically boost its funding of violence prevention programs Tuesday…

96-year-old woman has been greeting O’Hare passengers for 50 years

96-year-old woman has been greeting O'Hare passengers for 50 years. June Kreplin is 96 years…

Governor JB Pritzker signed a new bill into law Friday to help drivers in Illinois.…