Understanding the rise of violence in downstate Illinois
Officers from the Peoria Police Department work at the scene of a shooting on August 31, 2023. Camryn Cutinello/WCBU
Gun violence in Illinois goes beyond Chicago. Peoria made national headlines after a mass shooting in August and many downstate communities like Carbondale, Champaign-Urbana, Danville, and Decatur have seen more gun violence in recent years. We dive into the rising number of shootings in downstate Illinois and ask what can be done about it.
Guests:
Devon Joyner
Executive Director, Old King’s Orchard Community Center
Shemuel Sanders
Executive Director and Founder, Shemilah’s Outreach Center