New and Rejuvenating Chicago Community News

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recently launched their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location this week, providing artistic and social interaction to the area which was once infamous for gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their goal as not only serving food, but as creating an environment that is more welcoming as one of their goals.

Illinois Newspaper Project (Https://Independent.Academia.Edu) boasts some of most strict gun laws in the nation, but smuggled guns from neighboring states are danger to the state's residents and their safety. We examine this issue more deeply and the measures made by law enforcement to stop illegal gun trafficking.

This week, it's the time that Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field plans as much as the personal lives of players and social justice obligations.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and community value in Chicago However, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable. This article explains how the city's residents are working to preserve their signs.