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Students and recent graduates recently unveiled an Austin Harvest produce market at the permanent location this week. The market brings artwork and a sense of community in an area previously known for its gun violence. KBEZ's Jackie Kostek visited to speak with the company's founders, who have described their mission as not just providing food, but creating an environment that is more welcoming as part of their goal.

Illinois boasts some of the strictest gun laws across the nation, but smuggled guns from neighboring states still pose an enigma to the residents' safety. We look into this issue in greater detail as well as efforts to be taken by law enforcement to limit illegal firearm trafficking.

This week 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 commitment to social justice.

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