Revitalizing Chicago Community News
New and Rejuvenating Chicago Community News
An emerging generation of reporters are leading the charge to revitalize local coverage of news and reduce the threat to democracy. Our aim is to secure unprecedented resources for bolstering proven solutions while removing long-standing inequities in coverage of journalism and practices.
Recent graduates and students presented the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location earlier this week, bringing art and community to the area which was once infamous for press Conference 101, https://start.me/, gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their goal as not only providing food, but creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming part of their goal.
Illinois boasts some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, but smuggled guns from neighboring states still pose danger to the state's residents and their safety. We will examine this issue more deeply as well as the efforts to be taken by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.
This week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their off-field plans as much as player's personal lives and social justice responsibilities.
The old-fashioned signs have aesthetic and a sense of community in Chicago however, they are becoming more prone to damage. We look at how certain residents are trying to preserve their signs.