Revitalizing Chicago Community News
New generation journalists is driving the effort to rejuvenate local news coverage, and help to mitigate the threat to the democratic process. Our aim is to raise unprecedented funds for bolstering proven solutions while eliminating longstanding inequities in coverage of journalism and practices.
Students and recent graduates recently presented an Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location earlier this week. It brings art and community to an area previously known for gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their purpose as more than offering food, but also creating a more welcoming culture as one of their goals.
Illinois Immigration news boasts some of the strictest gun laws in country, yet smuggled firearms from neighboring states are danger to the state's residents security. We examine this issue in more depth as well as the efforts that law enforcement agencies are making to curb illegal firearms trafficking.
This week this week, it's the time that Chicago Bears kick off training camp. This article focuses on their plans off the field as well as the personal lives of players and social justice commitments.
Vintage signs offer artistic and communal value in Chicago however, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable. We will look at the ways in which some residents are working hard to protect them.