March to End Violence in Kankakee

Hundreds gathered at the Kankakee County Courthouse tonight to remember artist Robert Bell,who was left for dead after an apparent robbery on Greenwood Avenue in Kankakee, Joseph Buckner, who was shot and killed in on South Lincoln Avenue in 2011, and all affected by violence.  The marchers made their way to the site of Mr. Bell's death chanting: "Who's streets? Our Streets!" and "End the Violence!"  At the site of Mr. Bell's death on Greenwood, relatives of both Mr. Buckner and Mr. Bell spoke, thanking the marchers for their presence and expressing hope for an end to the senseless violence that has affected their family forever. 

Hundreds marched through the streets of Kankakee today, May 24, 2012, to remember those killed by violence in Kankakee and demand an end to all violence

Marchers walk through the streets of Kankakee to end all violence

This man spoke in memory of slain artist Robert Bell who donated many paintings to various people and charities throughout the years, giving above and beyond what was asked

Hundreds marched through the streets of Kankakee today, May 24, 2012, to remember those killed by violence in Kankakee and demand an end to all violence