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Recent graduates and students recently inaugurated Austin Harvest, the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent location earlier this week. It brings art and community to the area which was once infamous for its gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their mission as not just serving food, but as creating an atmosphere that is more welcoming one of their goals.

Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States, but guns smuggled from neighboring states still pose the risk to its citizens and their safety. We examine this issue more deeply and also the steps to be taken by law enforcement to stop the illegal trafficking of firearms.

This week, the Chicago Bears kick off training camp. Here we examine their off-field plans as well as the players' personal lives and social justice responsibilities.

Vintage signs offer artistic and social value in Chicago, but are getting more and more vulnerable. We look at how local residents are striving to ensure their preservation.