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The Revitalization Chicago Community News

An emerging generation of reporters is leading the charge to revitalize local news coverage, and help to mitigate the threat to democracy. Our goal is to obtain unprecedented resources to enhance proven solutions while removing long-standing inequities in the coverage of journalism and its practice.

Recent graduates and students unveiled their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location this week. The market brings artwork and a sense of community in an area that was once known for gun violence. News anchors from WBEZ Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their mission as not just serving food, but as creating a more welcoming culture as one of their goals.

Illinois is home to some of the most strict gun laws in the country, yet smuggled firearms from neighboring states are a threat to its residents’ safety. We will examine this issue in greater detail as well as efforts that law enforcement agencies are making to stop the illegal trafficking of firearms.

This week, this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. This article focuses on their plans off the field as well as player’s personal lives and social justice responsibilities.

Vintage signs provide both aesthetic and a sense of community in Chicago, but are being weakened by the day. We will look at the ways in which the city’s residents are working to preserve their signs.