Reviving Chicago Community News

A new generation of journalists are leading the charge to revitalize local news coverage and mitigate the threat to democracy. Our aim is to obtain unprecedented resources to build on proven strategies, and eliminate long-standing injustices in journalism coverage and practice.

Recent graduates and students recently launched their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location this week. It brings the arts and a sense of community to an area once known for gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their purpose as more than offering food, but also creating a more welcoming culture as part of their goal.

Illinois boasts some of the most strict gun laws in the world, yet firearms smuggled from states nearby still pose an enigma to the residents' safety. We will examine this issue in more depth and also the steps being taken by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here, we look at their off-field strategies as well as the players' personal lives and Press Release Guide (Mirror.Xyz) social justice commitments.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and community value in Chicago However, they are getting more and more vulnerable. We will look at the ways in which certain residents are trying to ensure their preservation.