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Recent graduates and students launched the Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week. It brings artistic and social interaction to an area that was once known for gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to its founders who describe their mission not just as offering food, but also creating a more welcoming culture as one of their goals.
illinois news now (form.jotform.com) is home to some of the strictest gun laws in the world, yet firearms smuggled from states nearby still pose a threat to its residents security. We look into this issue more deeply as well as the efforts made by law enforcement to stop illegal gun trafficking.
This week this week, this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their plans off the field as well as the personal lives of players and social justice commitments.
The old-fashioned signs have artistic and social value in Chicago however, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable. This article explains how the city's residents are working to ensure their preservation.