Revitalizing Chicago Community News

New generation journalists are driving the effort to rejuvenate local news coverage, and help to mitigate threats to the democratic process. Our aim is to obtain unprecedented resources for bolstering proven solutions while removing long-standing inequities in journalistic coverage and practice.

Students and recent graduates inaugurated an Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week, bringing artwork and a sense of community in an area that was once known for its gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their mission not just as providing food, but creating more hospitable communities as one of their goals.

Illinois boasts some of the strictest gun laws across the nation, but smuggled guns from neighboring states are an enigma to the residents security. We will examine this issue more deeply as well as the efforts that law enforcement agencies are making to stop the illegal trafficking of firearms.

This week, this week, the j press chicago [www.speedrun.com] Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field plans as well as the personal lives of players and commitment to social justice.

Vintage signs add artistic and community value in Chicago however, they are becoming more prone to damage. This article explains how some residents are working hard to ensure their preservation.