Reviving Chicago Community News

A new generation of journalists are driving the effort to rejuvenate local media coverage and to reduce the threat to the democratic process. Our goal is to secure unprecedented resources to build on proven strategies, while eliminating longstanding inequities in coverage of journalism and practices.

Students and recent graduates unveiled their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week. It brings artwork and a sense of community in an area previously known for its gun violence. WBEZ’s Jackie Kostek visited to speak to its founders who describe their mission as not just offering food, but also creating an environment that is more welcoming as part of their goal.

production press jacksonville illinois (hashnode.com) boasts some of the most strict gun laws in the nation, but smuggled guns from neighboring states still pose a threat to its residents the safety of. We will examine this issue more deeply as well as the efforts made by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week this week, this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here, we look at their plans off the field as well as player’s personal lives and social justice commitments.

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