The Revitalization Chicago Community News

An emerging generation of reporters is in the forefront of efforts to improve local media coverage and to reduce the threat to the democratic process. Our aim is to secure unprecedented resources to build on proven strategies, while eliminating longstanding inequities in journalistic coverage and practice.

Students and recent graduates launched Austin Harvest, the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week, providing the arts and a sense of community to the area which was once infamous for gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their goal as not only offering food, but also creating a more welcoming culture as one of their goals.

illinois news papers (hashnode.com) boasts some of strictest gun laws across the United States, but guns smuggled from neighboring states are danger to the state's residents security. We examine this issue in greater depth as well as efforts made by law enforcement to stop illegal gun trafficking.

This week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their off-field strategies as well as the personal lives of players and commitment to social justice.

The old-fashioned signs have artistic and communal value in Chicago, but are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Here we explore how some residents are working hard to protect them.