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Recent graduates and students recently inaugurated the Austin Harvest produce market at its permanent site this week, providing artistic and social interaction to an area once known for its gun violence. The WBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak to the Founders of the Market who explained their purpose as more than serving food, but as creating a more welcoming culture as one of their goals.

Illinois has some of the most strict gun laws in the nation, but smuggled guns from states nearby still pose the risk to its citizens security. This issue is examined in more depth and the measures that law enforcement agencies are making to curb illegal firearms trafficking.

This week, it's the time that Chicago Bears kick off training camp. This article focuses on their off-field plans as well as the personal lives of players and social justice commitments.

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