Reviving Chicago Community News

A new generation of journalists are driving the way to revive local news coverage and mitigate the threat to the democratic process. Our goal is to secure unprecedented resources to enhance proven solutions and eliminate long-standing injustices in the coverage of journalism and its practice.

Students and recent graduates inaugurated an Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location this week. It brings the arts and a sense of community to the area which was once infamous for its gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their goal as not only providing food, but creating a more welcoming culture as one of their goals.

illinois highway news (independent.academia.edu) is home to some of the strictest gun laws in the United States, but guns smuggled from states nearby still pose an enigma to the residents and their safety. This issue is examined in more depth as well as efforts that law enforcement agencies are making to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

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

Vintage signs offer artistic and community value in Chicago But they are also getting more and more vulnerable. We look at how certain residents are trying to ensure their preservation.