The 21st Show

The Toll Of Gun Violence Across Illinois

 
Hundreds of people raise up lit candles at a memorial vigil for Devon McClyde.

Hundreds of people hold lit candles at a memorial vigil for Devon McClyde at Temple Square in Danville on June 13, 2016. Many wore read, which was McClyde's favorite color. Pam Dempsey / Illinois Public Media

On the 21st: We went beyond the recent news headlines to ask: Why are so many people being killed, not only in Chicago, but in many Midwestern cities? What will it take to stop the violence? We also learned about community efforts in Danville and Peoria to reduce gun violence.

Story source: WILL