Reviving Chicago Community News

Reviving Chicago Community News



The new breed of journalist is driving the effort to rejuvenate local media coverage and to reduce threats to the democratic process. Our goal is to raise unprecedented funds to strengthen proven solutions, and eliminate long-standing injustices in coverage of journalism and practices.




Students and recent graduates presented their new Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week. It brings the arts and a sense of community to an area that was once known for its gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their mission not just as serving food, ftc press release (pressez.substack.com) but as creating an environment that is more welcoming as part of their goal.

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Illinois boasts some of most strict gun laws in the country, yet smuggled firearms from neighboring states are a threat to its residents the safety of. We look into this issue in greater detail as well as the efforts that law enforcement agencies are making to limit illegal firearm trafficking.




This week this week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their off-field plans as much as the players' personal lives and social justice obligations.




The old-fashioned signs have artistic and community value in Chicago But they are also being weakened by the day. This article explains how the city's residents are working to ensure their preservation.