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Students and recent graduates recently inaugurated their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location this week. It brings artistic and social interaction to the area which was once infamous for gun violence. News anchors from WBEZ Jackie Kostek visited to speak to its founders who describe their purpose as more than offering food, but also creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming one of their goals.
Illinois is home to some of the most strict gun laws in the world, yet firearms smuggled from states nearby still pose the risk to its citizens' safety. We look into this issue in greater depth as well as the efforts being taken by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.
This week, it's the time that Chicago Bears kick off training camp. This article focuses on their off-field strategies as well as player's personal lives and 10 year anniversary press release (https://www.speedrun.com/user/Pressez) social justice commitments.
Vintage signs add artistic and communal value in Chicago, but are being weakened by the day. We will look at the ways in which certain residents are trying to protect their heritage.
