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Recent graduates and students inaugurated Austin Harvest, the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location earlier this week. It brings art and community to an area previously known for gun violence. News anchors from WBEZ Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their mission not just as serving food, but as creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming part of their goal.

Illinois has some of the most strict gun laws in the country, yet smuggled firearms from other states remain the risk to its citizens' safety. We look into this issue in greater detail as well as the efforts being taken by law enforcement to stop illegal gun trafficking.

This week, this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field plans as well as the players' personal lives and social justice commitments.

Vintage signs add aesthetic and a sense of community in Chicago However, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable. We will look at the ways in which some residents are working hard to preserve their signs.