Reviving Chicago Community News

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Recent graduates and students recently unveiled their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location earlier this week. The market brings artwork and a sense of community in an area previously known for gun violence. WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their mission not just as serving food, but as creating an environment that is more welcoming as part of their goal.

Illinois is home to some of the strictest gun laws in world, yet firearms smuggled from states nearby still pose an enigma to the residents and press release governor (pressez.substack.com) their safety. We look into this issue in greater detail and also the steps that law enforcement agencies are making to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

This week, it's the time that Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field plans as much as player's personal lives and social justice obligations.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and social value in Chicago However, they are getting more and more vulnerable. Here we explore how local residents are striving to ensure their preservation.