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Join us for a day of healing, hope, and collective action, rooted in the voices of survivors.
Tuesday, June 17
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PSC Conference Center
202 S. Halsted St.
Chicago Heights, IL 60466
Park in lot B and enter door M34, or park in lots C or D and enter door M36
Complimentary lunch provided.
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Kisia L. Coleman, Executive Director, Inner City Empowerment (I.C.E.) Community Development Corporation, and Pastor, Kingdom Church International
Lisa D. Daniels, Founder, Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices
Avik Das, Executive Director, Justice Advisory Council
Crystal Henderson, RN, BSN, GC-C, Mother of Gun Violence Victim Cleonte Henderson, and Certified Grief Counselor, Path to Purpose
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District
Karla Lyles, Assistant Principal, Barbara A. Sizemore Academy
Dwight McTizic, Southland Juvenile Justice Council
Commissioner Donna Miller, Cook County Commissioner, 6th District
Bamani Obadele, Community Engagement Director, Acclivus
Paul Robinson, Gunshot Survivor
Randall White, Jr., Trustee, Village of Park Forest, and Vice Chair, South Suburban Youth Coalition
Carl Williams, Father of Gun Violence Victim Reginald Wilson, and Formerly Incarcerated
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About the Prairie State College Conference Center
The Prairie State College Conference Center is a modern meeting venue offering flexible room arrangements, audio-visual equipment, catering, and customized event planning by a team of professionals who will assist with creating a memorable experience for you and your attendees.
Directions
PSC is less than 30 miles from Chicago's downtown Loop and is accessible by interstate
highways and major roads. For those without automobile transportation, the College
is located on a bus route operated by PACE, the Chicago suburbs' main bus company.
Drive south on I-94 to I-80 west exit. Follow I-80 west about two miles to Halsted Street south exit (Route 1). Take Halsted Street south about three miles to the Vollmer Road. Make a right onto Vollmer Road. Drive slightly less than one block, make a left into PSC, then park in parking lot D.
Proceed to the sidewalk on the west side of parking lot D. Turn left onto the sidewalk and proceed up the hilly walkway to the double doors (on your right) with a small green sign, “M36.” Upon entry, make an immediate right turn into the Conference Center.
Take the Tri-State Tollway (294) south to I-80/94 east. Follow I-80/94 east about one mile to Halsted Street south exit (Route 1). Take Halsted Street south about three miles to the Vollmer Road. Make a right onto Vollmer Road. Drive slightly less than one block, and make a left into PSC parking lot D. Proceed to the sidewalk on the west side of parking lot D. Turn left onto the sidewalk and proceed up the hilly walkway to the double doors (on your right) with a small green sign, “M36.” Upon entry, make an immediate right turn into the Conference Center.
Drive north on I-57 to the Vollmer Road exit. Follow Vollmer Road east about five miles to the PSC campus on your right. Enter the campus via parking lot D. Proceed to the sidewalk on the west side of parking lot D. Turn left onto the sidewalk and proceed up the hilly walkway to the double doors (on your right) with a small green sign, “M36.” Upon entry, make an immediate right turn into the Conference Center.
Follow I-80 west to Halsted Street south exit (Route 1). Take Halsted Street south about three miles to Vollmer Road. Make a right onto Vollmer Road. Drive slightly less than one block, and make a left into PSC parking lot D. Proceed to the sidewalk on the west side of parking lot D. Turn left onto the sidewalk and proceed up the hilly walkway to the double doors (on your right) with a small green sign, “M36.” Upon entry, make an immediate right turn into the Conference Center.
For additional information, please email wdceprofessions@prairiestate.edu or call (708) 709-2957.
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