CHICAGO, January 6, 2012 -
Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence announces vigils in remembrance of victims of Gun Violence
Chicago—On January 8, 2012, people of peace will join together across the country to remember the one year anniversary of the Tucson Arizona shootings and all victims of gun violence by taking part in the Too Many Victims candle light vigil. The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence is partnering with folks across the Chicagoland area for seven events highlighting the affect gun violence has in our community.
“Gun violence is plaguing our society and enough is enough,” said Colleen Daley, Executive Director of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. “ICHV is pleased to partner with concerned citizens and organizations to remember those loved ones lost or injured by gun violence.
Across the United States an average of 32 people are murdered and an estimated 64 additional people are wounded every day from guns. Since the shootings in Tucson last year, over 12,000 people have died in the United States. Gun Violence is a public health crisis.
“If 12,000 people died of influenza or some other illness, we would call it an epidemic instead we are losing a generation of people to guns. We have the right to live in communities that are free of gun violence. I encourage everyone to join us on January 8th and say enough is enough,” Daley said.
For More information or to sign up for a vigil, go to www.toomanyvictims.org
Below are the scheduled events for the Chicago Area, all events are on January 8, 2012:
Notes: ”A Call to Nonviolence” – Guest Speaker, Elder Bernice King, youngest child of Dr. Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King, a nationally and internationally known powerful, motivating and life-changing orator. Elder King is a graduate of Spelman College with a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Law from Emory University. At this celebration we will present Courage Awards to Ondelee Perteet, paralyzed victim of gun violence. We will also honor his mother.
Rev. Michael L. Pfleger, Pastor
Chicago
10:00 AM – 1:45 PM – New Beginnings Church of Chicago, 6620 South King Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Host: New Beginnings Church of Chicago
Notes: Prayer service for parents and families who have lost someone to violence. Both Sunday services (10:00 a.m. and Noon)
Notes: We will host a Remembrance Roundtable, inviting parishioners and guests to share stories of how gun violence has affected their lives and the lives of those they know, and discussing strategies for achieving and supporting enforcement of sensible gun legislation.
Glencoe
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Avenue
Host: Am Shalom
Naperville/Lisle
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 1828 Old Naperville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60563
Host: DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church
Notes: Candles will be lit to honor victims of gun violence and their families, followed by an informal sharing in which participants are encouraged to bring stories, photographs, remembrances, and discuss how future gun violence might be averted.
CHICAGO, May 18, 2011 -
Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence Announces Winners of Annual Student Voices Contest
16th Annual Event Honors Creativity and Insights From Youth On How To Address Gun Violence; Student Winners Each Win Computer and Gift Certificate at Local Bookstore to Further Education
All the winners at the Awards Assembly
The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (ICHV) announced the winners of the 16th annual “Student Voices Contest.,” an educational program that encourages and rewards young people for using their creativity to raise awareness about gun violence. ICHV will hold an awards ceremony on May 26th at Bridgeport Catholic Academy where several student winners, though not all, read selections of their essays and poetry and displayed their artwork to their peers. All of the student winners receive a new computer and a $25 gift certificate from a bookstore to further their educational opportunities.
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download the complete 2011 winners packet here
CHICAGO, May 2, 2011 -
Keep Illinois Safe: Oppose Concealed Carrying of Weapons (CCW)
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HA#2 to HB 148 allows individuals to carry loaded, concealed guns in most public places.
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Chicago—On January 8, 2012, people of peace will join together across the country to remember the one year anniversary of the Tucson Arizona shootings and all victims of gun violence by taking part in the Too Many Victims candle light vigil. The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence is partnering with folks across the Chicagoland area for seven events highlighting the affect gun violence has in our community.
“Gun violence is plaguing our society and enough is enough,” said Colleen Daley, Executive Director of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. “ICHV is pleased to partner with concerned citizens and organizations to remember those loved ones lost or injured by gun violence.
Across the United States an average of 32 people are murdered and an estimated 64 additional people are wounded every day from guns. Since the shootings in Tucson last year, over 12,000 people have died in the United States. Gun Violence is a public health crisis.
“If 12,000 people died of influenza or some other illness, we would call it an epidemic instead we are losing a generation of people to guns. We have the right to live in communities that are free of gun violence. I encourage everyone to join us on January 8th and say enough is enough,” Daley said.
For More information or to sign up for a vigil, go to www.toomanyvictims.org
Below are the scheduled events for the Chicago Area, all events are on January 8, 2012:
Chicago
11:15 AM – The Faith Community of St. Sabina, 78th Place and Throop
Chicago, Illinois 60620
Host: St. Sabina Church
Notes: ”A Call to Nonviolence” – Guest Speaker, Elder Bernice King, youngest child of Dr. Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King, a nationally and internationally known powerful, motivating and life-changing orator. Elder King is a graduate of Spelman College with a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Law from Emory University. At this celebration we will present Courage Awards to Ondelee Perteet, paralyzed victim of gun violence. We will also honor his mother.
Rev. Michael L. Pfleger, Pastor
Chicago
10:00 AM – 1:45 PM – New Beginnings Church of Chicago, 6620 South King Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Host: New Beginnings Church of Chicago
Notes: Prayer service for parents and families who have lost someone to violence. Both Sunday services (10:00 a.m. and Noon)
Chicago
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church – Guild Room, 621 W. Belmont
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Host: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Notes: We will host a Remembrance Roundtable, inviting parishioners and guests to share stories of how gun violence has affected their lives and the lives of those they know, and discussing strategies for achieving and supporting enforcement of sensible gun legislation.
Glencoe
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Avenue
Host: Am Shalom
Naperville/Lisle
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 1828 Old Naperville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60563
Host: DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church
Notes: Candles will be lit to honor victims of gun violence and their families, followed by an informal sharing in which participants are encouraged to bring stories, photographs, remembrances, and discuss how future gun violence might be averted.
