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Recent graduates and students unveiled an Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location earlier this week, providing the arts and a sense of community to an area once known for gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to its founders who describe their goal as not only serving food, but as creating a more welcoming culture as part of their goal.

Illinois boasts some of strictest gun laws in the nation, but smuggled guns from other states remain a threat to its residents' safety. We examine this issue in greater depth and the measures that law enforcement agencies are making to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week this week, The Chicago Bears kick off training camp. This article focuses on their off-field strategies as well as the players' personal lives and commitment to social justice.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and communal value in Chicago However, they are being weakened by the day. We will look at the ways in which local residents are striving to protect their heritage.