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Students and recent graduates inaugurated the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location this week. The market brings artwork and a sense of community in the area which was once infamous for gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the founders of the market who outlined their mission as not just providing food, but creating more hospitable communities as part of their goal.

Illinois is home to some of the most strict gun laws in the nation, but smuggled guns from states nearby still pose the risk to its citizens' safety. We will examine this issue in more depth as well as efforts being taken by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

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

Vintage signs provide both artistic and social value in Chicago, but are getting more and more vulnerable. This article explains how some residents are working hard to ensure their preservation.