New and Rejuvenating Chicago Community News

New generation journalists is in the forefront of efforts to improve local media coverage and to reduce the threat to democracy. Our aim is to find unprecedented resources to build on proven strategies, while removing long-standing inequities in the coverage of journalism and its practice.

Recent graduates and students recently launched their new Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week. It brings artistic and social interaction to the area which was once infamous for its gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their mission not just as offering food, but also creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming part of their goal.

illinois pressed penny (mirror.xyz) is home to some of the strictest gun laws in the world, yet firearms smuggled from neighboring states still pose the risk to its citizens' safety. We examine this issue more deeply and the measures that law enforcement agencies are making to stop illegal gun trafficking.

This week, this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here, we look at their off-field plans as much as player's personal lives and social justice commitments.

Vintage signs add aesthetic and a sense of community in Chicago However, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable. We look at how certain residents are trying to ensure their preservation.