Message from CU Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

Hello, Gun Sense Champions! This May, news of the terrible school shootings in Texas and Indiana and more gun violence in our own community left us all reeling-- reminding us, yet again, how urgent the our work is. There's no time to waste, and we will begin the month of June more determined than ever … Continue reading Message from CU Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

Wear Orange 2018 – Saturday at the Park!

On Saturday, June 2, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at West Side Park in Champaign, there will be a public demonstration related to honor loved ones who have been victims of gun violence, as well as survivors, with performing artists from the community. RSVP here: http://act.everytown.org/event/wear-orange-2018/11685/signup/?akid=&zip= or drop by. For more information, here's a Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/373309039835174/

Another Moral Action Event: Guns Violence and Militarization

From the CUP Facebook group, a reminder that this event is taking place on Monday, Memorial Day, in Springfield. There are events throughout May and June. See the link in the text below for more information. Our theme for this week is LINKING MILITARISM AND THE PROLIFERATION OF GUN VIOLENCE In 2016, the CEOs of … Continue reading Another Moral Action Event: Guns Violence and Militarization

Deep Dive: Police Data on Gun Violence in Illinois

Below is the first part of a longer article from the CU Citizens Access web site. The article gives an overview of gun violence data maintained by police across Illinois. Police data show gun violence a chronic, growing problem across Illinois His name was Devon McClyde and he was 16 years old when he was … Continue reading Deep Dive: Police Data on Gun Violence in Illinois

Save the Date / Volunteer / Wear Orange on June 2 at West Side Park

On June 2, the first Saturday in June, there will be a public event in West Side Park, Champaign focusing on gun violence and reforms. It will recognize individuals and communities impacted by gun violence, share our dedication and commitment to each other to take on the work ahead and celebrate and share our collective … Continue reading Save the Date / Volunteer / Wear Orange on June 2 at West Side Park