Reviving Chicago Community News

An emerging generation of reporters are driving the effort to rejuvenate local coverage of news and reduce the threat to the democratic process. Our aim is to secure unprecedented resources to strengthen proven solutions, while removing long-standing inequities in coverage of journalism and practices.

Students and recent graduates recently launched Austin Harvest, the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week. It brings the arts and a sense of community to an area that was once known for gun violence. WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their mission as not just offering food, but also creating an environment that is more welcoming as part of their goal.

Illinois Press; https://www.speedrun.com/user/Pressez, boasts some of strictest gun laws across the United States, but guns smuggled from states nearby still pose an enigma to the residents' safety. We examine this issue in greater detail and also the steps to be taken by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week, this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their off-field strategies as well as the players' personal lives and social justice responsibilities.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and community value in Chicago However, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable. We will look at the ways in which some residents are working hard to ensure their preservation.