Revitalizing Chicago Community News

A new generation of journalists is driving the effort to rejuvenate local media coverage and to reduce the threat to the democratic process. Our goal is to raise unprecedented funds to strengthen proven solutions, while eliminating longstanding inequities in journalistic coverage and practice.

Recent graduates and students recently inaugurated Austin Harvest, the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location earlier this week, bringing art and community to an area once known for its gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their goal as not only offering food, but also creating an environment that is more welcoming as one of their goals.

Illinois boasts some of the most strict gun laws in the country, press release rules (independent.academia.edu) yet smuggled firearms from states nearby still pose the risk to its citizens and their safety. We examine this issue in more depth as well as efforts to be taken by law enforcement to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

This week this week, this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here, we look at their plans off the field as well as their personal lives and social justice obligations.

Vintage signs provide both aesthetic and a sense of community in Chicago But they are also becoming increasingly vulnerable. This article explains how local residents are striving to ensure their preservation.