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Students and recent graduates inaugurated an Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week. It brings artwork and a sense of community in an area once known for gun violence. WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the founders of the market who outlined their mission as not just serving food, but as creating an environment that is more welcoming as part of their goal.

illinois media literacy (www.speedrun.com) has some of the strictest gun laws across the nation, but smuggled guns from other states remain danger to the state's residents and their safety. We examine this issue in more depth and the measures made by law enforcement to stop illegal gun trafficking.

This week this week, The Chicago Bears kick off training camp. We look at their plans off the field as well as their personal lives and commitment to social justice.

Vintage signs offer artistic and community value in Chicago however, they are getting more and more vulnerable. Here we explore how certain residents are trying to preserve their signs.