Reviving Chicago Community News

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Students and recent graduates recently launched Austin Harvest, the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week. The market brings artistic and social interaction to an area that was once known for its gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their purpose as more than providing food, but rather creating a more welcoming culture as one of their goals.

Illinois boasts some of the most strict gun laws in the nation, but smuggled guns from states nearby still pose an enigma to the residents security. We will examine this issue in greater depth and also the steps being taken by law enforcement to stop the illegal trafficking of firearms.

This week this week, The Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field plans as well as the players' personal lives and social justice commitments.

Vintage signs add aesthetic and a sense university of Illinois Press logo (pressez.substack.com) community in Chicago however, they are being weakened by the day. Here we explore how the city's residents are working to ensure their preservation.