Revitalizing Chicago Community News

A new generation of journalists are leading the charge to revitalize local news coverage and mitigate the threat to the democratic process. Our goal is to obtain unprecedented resources to build on proven strategies, while eliminating longstanding inequities in the coverage of journalism and its practice.

Recent graduates and students recently launched an Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week, Pressez providing artistic and social interaction to the area which was once infamous for 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 rather creating a more welcoming culture as one of their goals.

Illinois boasts some of the most strict gun laws in the nation, but smuggled guns from neighboring states still pose a threat to its residents security. We look into this issue in greater depth as well as efforts to be taken by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week, The Chicago Bears kick off training camp. This article focuses on their plans off the field as well as the personal lives of players and social justice commitments.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and communal value in Chicago, but are being weakened by the day. This article explains how some residents are working hard to ensure their preservation.