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Recent graduates and students recently inaugurated Austin Harvest, the Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week, bringing artwork and a sense of community in the area which was once infamous for gun violence. WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their mission not just as providing food, but rather creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming part of their goal.

Illinois boasts some of strictest gun laws in world, yet firearms smuggled from states nearby still pose the risk to its citizens and their safety. We will examine this issue in greater detail as well as the efforts to be taken by law enforcement to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

This week this week, it's the time that Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here, infosys Press release (form.jotform.com) we look at their off-field strategies as well as the players' personal lives and commitment to social justice.

Vintage signs provide both artistic and community value in Chicago, but are being weakened by the day. This article explains how certain residents are trying to protect them.