The Revitalization Chicago Community News

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Students and recent graduates recently inaugurated their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week. It brings the arts and a sense of community to an area that was once known for gun violence. WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their mission as not just offering food, but also creating a more welcoming culture as part of their goal.

Illinois boasts some of the strictest gun laws across the world, yet firearms smuggled from other states remain the risk to its citizens and their safety. We will examine this issue in greater depth as well as efforts made by law enforcement to stop illegal gun trafficking.

This week this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here, we look at their off-field strategies as well as the personal lives of players and social justice responsibilities.

Vintage signs add aesthetic and a sense of community in Chicago Press (Highly recommended Reading), but are being weakened by the day. This article explains how some residents are working hard to ensure their preservation.