Revitalizing Chicago Community News

An emerging generation of reporters is driving the effort to rejuvenate local coverage of news and reduce threats to the democratic process. Our aim is to obtain unprecedented resources to enhance proven solutions as well as eradicating long-standing inequities within the coverage of journalism and its practice.

Students and recent graduates unveiled the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location earlier this week. It brings artistic and social interaction to the area which was once infamous for its gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their mission as not just offering food, but also creating more hospitable communities as part of their goal.

illinois media contacts (hashnode.com) has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, yet smuggled firearms from neighboring states are the risk to its citizens and their safety. We will examine this issue in more depth as well as the efforts being taken by law enforcement to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

This week, The Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their plans off the field as well as player's personal lives and social justice responsibilities.

The old-fashioned signs have artistic and community value in Chicago But they are also getting more and more vulnerable. This article explains how some residents are working hard to ensure their preservation.