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Speed Dating for Nerds

Chicago Talks, December 12, 2012

Find love in the fast lane during quick connections with other smart singles. Put the…

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Family Atmosphere Surrounds Chicago Toys For Tots Program

Chicago Talks, December 11, 2012

Nine 3-inch binders sit upright on the left side of Nellie Ortiz’ L-shaped desk, completely…

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Films Should Be Experienced Communally at a Theater, Experts Say

Chicago Talks, December 9, 2012
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Tiger Fighting Dragons Games: A Tale of Two Cities

Chicago Talks, December 9, 2012

Making a video game is a lot like playing one. There are rules to follow,…

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Review: Sofa Chicago Brings Exquisite Work From Around the World

Chicago Talks, December 9, 2012

As I walked into Sofa Chicago early November at Navy Pier, passing through the isle…

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Mr. Ash Making Magic for More than 30 Years

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2012

Mr. Ash has been in the business of magic for about 30 years or so….

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Fashion World: Hard Work, Long Hours and Great Style

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2012

Omar Villalobos discovered as a young boy that he could change his mood by changing…

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Holidays: Ugly Sweater Fun Run Launches in Chicago

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2012

About 3,000 runners lined up at Montrose Harbor dressed Santa Hats, moustaches, and the ugliest…

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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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