Revitalizing Chicago Community News

An emerging generation of reporters is driving the effort to rejuvenate local news coverage, and help to mitigate threats to the democratic process. Our goal is to obtain unprecedented resources to strengthen proven solutions, while removing long-standing inequities in journalism coverage and practice.

Recent graduates and students recently unveiled the Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week, bringing art and community to an area that was once known for its gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their mission not just as providing food, but creating a more welcoming culture as part of their goal.

Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in country, yet smuggled firearms from states nearby still pose a threat to its residents and their safety. We will examine this issue in greater detail as well as the efforts that law enforcement agencies are making to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week, Kkr Press Release (Pressez.Substack.Com) The Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field strategies as well as player's personal lives and social justice obligations.

Vintage signs offer artistic and communal value in Chicago But they are also becoming more prone to damage. This article explains how local residents are striving to protect their heritage.