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Students and recent graduates presented an Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week, bringing artistic and social interaction to an area once known for its gun violence. WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their goal as not only providing food, but creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming part of their goal.

Illinois boasts some of the most strict gun laws in the world, yet firearms smuggled from other states remain the risk to its citizens security. We look into this issue more deeply and also the steps to be taken by law enforcement to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

This week, this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their off-field plans as much as player's personal lives and social justice responsibilities.

Vintage signs add artistic and social value in press conference chicago, pressez.blog.fc2.com, However, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable. This article explains how some residents are working hard to protect them.