Revitalizing Chicago Community News

The new breed of journalist are driving the way to revive local media coverage and to reduce the threat to the democratic process. Our aim is to raise unprecedented funds to enhance proven solutions while removing long-standing inequities in journalistic coverage and practice.

Students and recent graduates presented the Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week, pressez bringing the arts and a sense of community to an area once known for gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to its founders who describe their goal as not only serving food, but as creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming one of their goals.

Illinois boasts some of the strictest gun laws across the United States, but guns smuggled from states nearby still pose an enigma to the residents the safety of. We will examine this issue more deeply and the measures to be taken by law enforcement to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

This week this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their off-field plans as well as player's personal lives and commitment to social justice.

The old-fashioned signs have artistic and social value in Chicago, but are becoming more prone to damage. Here we explore how some residents are working hard to protect their heritage.