Moms Demand Action

Social Justice Activists Dominate Forum For Bloomington Police Chief Finalists

By Colleen Reynolds • Aug 21, 2019

Crowd of people gathered around a small table questioning a man who aspires to be police chief in Bloomington — Colleen Reynolds / WGLT

Questions from activists dominated Tuesday's meet-and-greet session for the two finalists for Bloomington police chief—one from within the police ranks and the other currently serving as chief at Parkland Community College.

'Mothers and Others' Turn Passion into Action at Downtown Bloomington Rally

By Colleen Reynolds • Aug 8, 2019

Woman holding two signs with Bloomington mayor and two men in the background — Colleen Reynolds / WGLT

Those at a downtown Bloomington vigil for last weekend’s mass shootings in Ohio and Texas vowed to change gun laws or replace lawmakers who don’t do more to prevent daily gun violence.

McLean County Moms Demand Action To Host Remembrace Following Weekend Mass Shootings

By Mary Cullen • Aug 5, 2019

The McLean County Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America chapter is holding a rapid response gathering Wednesday following last weekend’s two mass shootings.

Moms Demand Action Plans For Veto Session, Wear Orange

By Mary Cullen • Jun 6, 2019

Fix the FOID was among the bills left on the Illinois Senate floor at the close of session last weekend. But the McLean County chapter of Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America said it's not giving up.

Moms Demand Action On FOID Card Law

By Mary Cullen • May 13, 2019

The local Moms Demand Action chapter will head to Springfield later this month to push for tighter FOID card laws before the end of session.

Advocates Search For Common Ground To Improve Gun-Storage Laws

By Ryan Denham • Apr 26, 2019

Chris speaks to a crowd — Ryan Denham / WGLT

Editor’s note: This is last in a two-part series about lost and stolen guns in McLean County. Part 1, published Thursday, focused on the precise moments when a legal gun becomes an illegal gun.

Opioid Crisis Sparked Big Response In B-N. Why Hasn't Gun Violence?

By Ryan Denham & Edith Brady-Lunny • Feb 24, 2019

Dameca wipes tears away — David Proeber / The Pantagraph

Before Oct. 30, 2018, Dameca Kirkwood was a mother, proud of her one and only son, a young man she considered awesome, who did not live to see his 28th birthday.

Advocates Seek Justice, Gun Control Measures at B-N Event

By Ryan Denham • Feb 14, 2019

Mollie Ward surrounded by crowd — Ryan Denham / WGLT

Victims of gun violence and advocates for gun control joined forces Wednesday in Bloomington to mark the one-year anniversary of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting and urge lawmakers to act.

Gun Violence Vigil Calls For Better Laws And More Involvement In Lives Of Young

By Charlie Schlenker • Dec 16, 2018

Nine people have died in Bloomington-Normal in gun violence this year. More than that tally have survived bullet wounds.

Bloomington High School To Launch Advisory Time With Students

By Eric Stock • Nov 14, 2018

Bloomington High School is starting a pilot program to help students better connect with their teachers in ways to help them stay on track with their academics.

Leaders Address Gun Violence In WGLT Forum

By Eric Stock • Jun 28, 2018

NORMAL – Community leaders point to a variety of factors that have contributed to the recent spike in gun violence in Bloomington-Normal.

More than 100 people attended a forum on gun violence in the Twin Cities which WGLT hosted at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center on Wednesday.

William Bennett, City of Refuge Ministries pastor and member of the Bloomington Public Safety and Community Relations Board, said young people are more likely to turn to a life of violence when they see no other hope.

Leaders Address Gun Violence At GLT Forum

By Eric Stock • Jun 27, 2018

Community leaders on Wednesday pointed to a variety of factors that have contributed to the recent spike in gun violence in Bloomington-Normal.