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Recent graduates and students recently inaugurated their new Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week. The market brings art and community to an area that was once known for its gun violence. News anchors from WBEZ Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their goal as not only providing food, but creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming one of their goals.

Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in nation, but smuggled guns from neighboring states are the risk to its citizens' safety. We look into this issue in more depth as well as the efforts made by law enforcement to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

This week this week, press release structure [https://start.me/] the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here, we look at their off-field plans as well as player's personal lives and social justice responsibilities.

Vintage signs add artistic and communal value in Chicago however, they are becoming more prone to damage. We look at how the city's residents are working to preserve their signs.