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We believe that a social justice revival within our faith institutions would transform our nation’s hearts and minds, and ultimately, the policies and practices that perpetuate these evils.

Live Free Illinois has been fighting to reduce incarceration and bring people home for years, and tomorrow, August 27th,...
08/26/2026

Live Free Illinois has been fighting to reduce incarceration and bring people home for years, and tomorrow, August 27th, we get to celebrate one of the most powerful results of that work, the graduation of our third Decarceration Fellowship cohort. This is a group of returning citizens who walked into this program and came out as trained leaders ready to transform their own neighborhoods.

Join us at Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W Madison St, Chicago from 6-8PM for a night of celebration featuring a keynote from Nicholas Malaki Crayton, a man who spent 24 years in prison, earned a Master's Degree in Theology behind bars, and has devoted his life to proving that no system can kill the potential God placed inside you.

Come ready to witness what happens when directly impacted people are given the tools, the community, and the investment they deserve.

RSVP here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Jfk5CsnsVEa-KKbpzk74NA2

Every Chicagoan wants the same thing: a city where a gunshot doesn't have to be the way we find out something’s gone wro...
08/25/2026

Every Chicagoan wants the same thing: a city where a gunshot doesn't have to be the way we find out something’s gone wrong. Right now, this city spends billions of dollars every year paying for what happens after violence: hospital bills, police overtime, court costs, prison costs. Only a small, temporary fraction is spent on stopping it before it starts.

Every few years, a new mayor draws up a new plan, and when that mayor leaves, the plan leaves with them. We keep starting over. That is bad strategy and a waste we cannot keep paying for, in dollars or in lives. Chicago needs a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction written into law so that keeping people safe is not a strategic decision that resets every election, but a lasting commitment.

Sign the petition and tell City Council to vote YES to pass the ordinance that will make the Department of Gun Violence Reduction permanent. https://livefreeillinois.org/fund-peace-chicago

As families across Gary, Indiana recover from prolonged power outages and storm damage, support is pouring in led by the...
08/22/2026

As families across Gary, Indiana recover from prolonged power outages and storm damage, support is pouring in led by the prophetic generosity of Rev. Dr. Patrick Daymond and Covenant United Church of Christ in South Holland, IL, who opened their doors as the drop-off location for non-perishable goods and supplies, and gave major donations to make this relief drive possible. Live Free Illinois, led by Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, helped to deliver this aid to our neighbors and we want to thank every single one of you who donated in support.

Gary is a predominantly Black city, with Black residents making up 84.8% of the population, and all this time without power is completely unacceptable. Let’s raise the alarm and deliver the support our neighbors need.

Today, the third cohort of the Live Free Illinois Decarceration Fellowship got suited up for their graduation. These are...
08/22/2026

Today, the third cohort of the Live Free Illinois Decarceration Fellowship got suited up for their graduation. These are men who the system tried to write off forever, now preparing to stand tall in suits and be recognized for what they earned through months of hard work, healing, and leadership. Next Thursday night, we celebrate them the way they deserve to be celebrated.

08/21/2026

We will be loading supplies at Covenant United Church of Christ Patrick Daymond tomorrow 8a-12p. We need volunteers, prayer warriors, and supplies. We will be heading over again to support. Supplies needed: diapers, toiletries, food, cleaning supplies, dry ice, gas containers, and gas cards. We need people to canvass and conduct wellness checks.

Many Black people need help; let’s be good neighbors and show up in Chicago and Southland.

08/20/2026

Marvin says the Illinois Clean Slate Act does one thing that changes everything: it lets you walk into any job interview with your head up, knowing your old record is sealed and you can finally put your best foot forward without waiting for the moment it all falls apart. And now that he knows, he is making sure every family member who is carrying the same weight knows too.

08/20/2026

Today, faith leaders and community members gathered outside the Archdiocese of Chicago with one clear call: Restore Father Mike. ✊🏾🖤

This video features Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain and Rev. Otis Moss, III standing with St. Sabina and the broader community, speaking to Father Michael Pfleger’s courage, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to Chicago’s Black communities. 🙏🏾⛪️

Every allegation involving a child must be taken seriously, and survivors deserve compassion, protection, and justice. The accused also deserve fairness, due process, and dignity while the investigation proceeds. ⚖️🕊️

Restore Father Mike. Restore justice. Restore the shepherd to his people.



Live Free Illinois has been fighting to reduce incarceration and bring people home for years, and on Thursday, August 27...
08/19/2026

Live Free Illinois has been fighting to reduce incarceration and bring people home for years, and on Thursday, August 27th, we get to celebrate one of the most powerful results of that work — the graduation of our third Decarceration Fellowship cohort. This is a group of returning citizens who walked into this program and came out as trained leaders ready to transform their own neighborhoods.

Join us at Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W Madison St, Chicago from 6-8PM for a night of celebration featuring a keynote from Nicholas Malaki Crayton, a man who spent 24 years in prison, earned a Master's Degree in Theology behind bars, and has devoted his life to proving that no system can kill the potential God placed inside you.

Come ready to witness what happens when directly impacted people are given the tools, the community, and the investment they deserve.

Our Community Healing Resource Center trauma outreach specialists show up every single day for neighborhoods carrying ge...
08/13/2026

Our Community Healing Resource Center trauma outreach specialists show up every single day for neighborhoods carrying generations of loss, translating trauma into courage, absorbing grief, and returning hope to people who have almost run out of it.

Rev. Dr. Ebony hosted a Spirituality and Wellness Self-Care Day just for them, creating a space where our frontline healers could finally breathe, be held, and be restored through mindfulness, massage, reflection, and genuine human connection.

The people who pour out for everyone else deserve to be poured into too, and Live Free Illinois is committed to making sure that happens.

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