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Chicagoans react to new Logan Square bike lanes

Chicago Talks, December 23, 2021December 23, 2021

Logan Square residents are divided on whether or not the bike lane on a busyintersection…

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Chicagoland

Joliet’s Daybreak Angels’ mission to end hunger

Chicago Talks, December 18, 2021December 18, 2021

Eliza Olson, the manager of the Daybreak shelter kitchen in Joliet, has made it her…

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Arts & Culture

The Museum of Contemporary Photography’s take on gun violence

Chicago Talks, December 16, 2021January 26, 2022

In response to skyrocketing statistics of gun deaths and injuries, the “American Epidemic: Guns in…

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A Conversation With

A conversation with: A Toda Voz Radio Host, Samantha Ante

Chicago Talks, November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

At the age of 16, Samantha Ante convinced her mother that they should move from…

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Arts & Culture

Museum Goers Weigh in on Docent Diversity

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

It all began with an email.   In early September, 82 volunteers for the Art Institute of Chicago received notice that their…

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Chicagoland

Farmers Markets Extend Seasons, Open Through November

Chicago Talks, November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

In 2021, The Lincoln Park Farmers Market, the 61st St. Famers Market, Green City Market Lincoln Park and the Lincoln Square Farmers Market have all added dates to their outdoor seasons through the end of November. 

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A Conversation With

A brief conversation with: Carol Moseley Braun about the historic Timuel Black

Chicago Talks, November 12, 2021November 19, 2021

A great part of our history rests as we remember Timuel Black, who passed away…

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Arts & Culture

American Writers Museum offers virtual exhibit for Immigrant and Refugee Writers Today

Chicago Talks, November 1, 2021November 11, 2021

Refugees and immigrants often face many obstacles. Torn apart from the only home they have…

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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