Revitalizing Chicago Community News

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Students and recent graduates recently launched the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location this week, bringing artwork and a sense of community in the area which was once infamous for gun violence. News anchors from WBEZ Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their goal as not only serving food, but as creating more hospitable communities as part of their goal.

Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in the world, yet firearms smuggled from neighboring states still pose the risk to its citizens' safety. We examine this issue in greater depth as well as the efforts that law enforcement agencies are making to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week, The Chicago Bears kick off training camp. This article focuses on their off-field plans as much as the personal lives of players and commitment to social justice.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and social value in Chicago however, Illini Press Conference Today (Https://Start.Me/W/Mbra6P) they are being weakened by the day. We look at how the city's residents are working to protect their heritage.