Revitalizing Chicago Community News

An emerging generation of reporters is driving the effort to rejuvenate local news coverage and mitigate threats to democracy. Our goal is to secure unprecedented resources to strengthen proven solutions, while eliminating longstanding inequities in coverage of journalism and practices.

Recent graduates and students recently presented their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location this week, bringing art and community to an area that was once known for its gun violence. KBEZ’s Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the founders of the market who outlined their mission as not just serving food, but as creating an environment that is more welcoming as one of their goals.

illinois basketball post game Press conference, https://www.speedrun.com/user/Pressez, is home to some of the most strict gun laws in the United States, but guns smuggled from other states remain the risk to its citizens security. We look into this issue in greater depth and the measures being taken by law enforcement to stop illegal gun trafficking.

This week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their off-field plans as much as the players’ personal lives and social justice commitments.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and social value in Chicago however, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable. We will look at the ways in which some residents are working hard to protect them.