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Recent graduates and students inaugurated an Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week. The market brings art and community to an area previously known for its gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the founders of the market who outlined their goal as not only providing food, but rather creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming part of their goal.

illinois college press association Awards 2023 (https://pressez.substack.com/about) boasts some of the strictest gun laws in country, yet smuggled firearms from other states remain danger to the state's residents' safety. We will examine this issue in greater depth as well as efforts made by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week, The Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here, we look at their plans off the field as well as their personal lives and social justice commitments.

The old-fashioned signs have artistic and communal value in Chicago But they are also becoming increasingly vulnerable. This article explains how local residents are striving to protect them.