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New and Rejuvenating Chicago Community News

New and Rejuvenating Chicago Community News

The Revitalization Chicago Community News

An emerging generation of reporters is driving the effort to rejuvenate local news coverage and mitigate the threat to democracy. Our aim is to raise unprecedented funds for bolstering proven solutions while removing long-standing inequities in coverage of journalism and practices.

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Recent graduates and students unveiled an Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location this week. It brings artistic and social interaction to an area previously known for its gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to its founders who describe their mission as not just providing food, press release 48th gst council meeting (start.me) but creating a more welcoming culture as part of their goal.

Illinois boasts some of the strictest gun laws in the country, yet smuggled firearms from states nearby still pose an enigma to the residents security. This issue is examined in more depth as well as the efforts that law enforcement agencies are making to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week, The Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field strategies as well as their personal lives and social justice obligations.

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

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