Reviving Chicago Community News

An emerging generation of reporters is driving the effort to rejuvenate local news coverage and mitigate threats to the democratic process. Our goal is to obtain unprecedented resources for bolstering proven solutions as well as eradicating long-standing inequities within journalistic coverage and practice.

Recent graduates and students presented their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location earlier this week, bringing the arts and a sense of community to the area which was once infamous for its 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 an atmosphere that is more welcoming one of their goals.

Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in country, yet smuggled firearms from neighboring states are a threat to its residents' safety. We examine this issue more deeply and the measures that law enforcement agencies are making to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

This week this week, this week, The university of illinois press (https://pressez.blog.fc2.com) Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their off-field plans as well as their personal lives and social justice obligations.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and communal value in Chicago however, they are being weakened by the day. We will look at the ways in which certain residents are trying to protect them.