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The Buzz Around Beau Ideal and Aaja Corinne Carr

Chicago Talks, April 20, 2012

Carr, 21, loves fashion and uses fashion as a way to help causes.

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Chicago Detours Offers History, Music, and Fun

Chicago Talks, April 14, 2012

Due to overwhelming enthusiasm and positive feedback from our patrons and partners, the Historic Bar tour will be…

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Fishermen: Great day for fishing in unprepared lagoon

Chicago Talks, April 13, 2012

Even before fishing season officially opens in Chicago’s waterways, residents spent one afternoon, in early…

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Megachurch Offshoot to Hold Easter Services at Auditorium Theater

Chicago Talks, April 6, 2012

Megachurch branch Willow Chicago will host two Easter celebrations on Easter Sunday at the Auditorium…

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Profile: Toni Brooks, Fearless Chicago Boutique Owner

Chicago Talks, April 1, 2012

Toni Brooks, 33, is a go-getting Columbia College Chicago student who owns bR LOFT, a high-end…

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Audio: Local Bike Shop Happily “Pedaling” Its Wares

Chicago Talks, March 30, 2012

Michael Salvatore, owner of Heritage Bicycles, talks about his new shop and its customers. Salvatore…

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No Fooling, Liar’s Ride on April’s Fools Day

Chicago Talks, March 29, 2012

On deck – Liar’s Ride For the last 100 years, we have celebrated April Fool’s Day…

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Offbeat Entertainment Puppets and Jazz

Chicago Talks, March 21, 2012

Lanny Grilly sends us this from the Orchestra Hall at 2341 N. Milwaukee Ave. where…

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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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