The Revitalization Chicago Community News

An emerging generation of reporters are driving the effort to rejuvenate local coverage of news and reduce the threat to the democratic process. Our goal is to obtain unprecedented resources to enhance proven solutions while removing long-standing inequities in the coverage of journalism and its practice.

Recent graduates and students launched their new Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week. The market brings the arts and a sense of community to the area which was once infamous for gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their mission not just as offering food, but also creating more hospitable communities as one of their goals.

Illinois Vfw News (Https://Form.Jotform.Com) boasts some of the most strict gun laws in the United States, but guns smuggled from neighboring states are an enigma to the residents and their safety. We examine this issue in more depth and the measures being taken by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week, it's the time that Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field plans as much as the personal lives of players and social justice commitments.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and social value in Chicago however, they are getting more and more vulnerable. We will look at the ways in which the city's residents are working to protect their heritage.