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Just for Fun

Chicagoans Speak Out About Shopping on Thanksgiving

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2013

From Christkindlemarket in Chicago, we see what people are thinking about Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and rushing the season.

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Just for Fun

Unique Northwest Side Trade Store Offers More than Second Hand Clothing

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2013

Wicker Park’s Buffalo Exchange isn’t just a trade store that offers second hand clothes but…

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Just for Fun

Chicagoans Enjoy Some Unique Activities in Grant Park

Chicago Talks, November 16, 2013

Looking for something to do in downtown on a Saturday? Some Chicagoans spent their day…

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Arts & Culture

Nicole Hollander Brings her Living Room to Lillstreet

Chicago Talks, October 21, 2013

From the Lillstreet newsletter: The colorful world of Chicago cartoonist and writer Nicole Hollander comes…

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Events

Time to Fall for Nerd at Dating for Nerds

Chicago Talks, October 14, 2013

Fall in love at an autumn themed Dating for Nerds from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct….

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Biking

Bike Tour of Forest Glen this Saturday

Chicago Talks, August 9, 2013

Take a bike tour of Forest Glen, with Lee Diamond. Lee’s tours are fun. The…

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Events

Wind Down Wednesdays Free or Paid

Chicago Talks, August 5, 2013

Wind Down Wednesdays at Navy Piercomes in a free and or paid version. Choose the…

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I Sights

Ten Fast Strokes, Then Follow the Drummer

Chicago Talks, July 19, 2013

 Chicagoans came by foot and water taxi to Ping Tom Park to watch the exciting…

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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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