Revitalizing Chicago Community News
Revitalizing Chicago Community News
New generation journalists is driving the effort to rejuvenate local news coverage, and help to mitigate threats to the democratic process. Our goal is to find unprecedented resources to strengthen proven solutions, while eliminating longstanding inequities in the coverage of journalism and its practice.
Recent graduates and students presented their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week, providing art and community to an area that was once known for its gun violence. WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the founders of the market who outlined their goal as not only providing food, but rather creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming part of their goal.
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press house winery nauvoo illinois (www.diigo.com) boasts some of the most strict gun laws in the world, yet firearms smuggled from states nearby still pose the risk to its citizens security. We examine this issue in greater detail as well as the efforts being taken by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.
This week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field strategies as well as the players' personal lives and commitment to social justice.
Vintage signs offer aesthetic and a sense of community in Chicago But they are also becoming increasingly vulnerable. This article explains how local residents are striving to preserve their signs.