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Proposed stimulus bill blocks funds for Blago

Chicago Talks, January 27, 2009

Editors note: This story was originally printed on www.propublica.org on Jan. 26, 2009. Story by…

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Evictions pile up, affordable rental housing dries up in Chicago

Chicago Talks, January 26, 2009

Jan. 26, 2009 Story by John McCarron of LISC/Chicago Ordinarily, Michelle Winding tries to help…

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New student-created play about home loss to premiere Saturday at Free Street Theater

Chicago Talks, January 23, 2009

Jan. 23, 2009 Story by Araceli Arroyo Drawing from their own personal life challenges, teenagers…

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Berry Chill ‘berry’ good all year long

Chicago Talks, January 22, 2009

Jan. 22, 2009 – Michael Farah’s phone is buzzing again. Leaning back against his chair, he glances…

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Immigrant groups to rally today in Chicago for change

Chicago Talks, January 21, 2009

Jan. 21, 2009 – One day after President Obama's inauguration, immigrants are stepping right up to…

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Inauguration Day schedule, program to begin at 10:30 a.m. Central

Chicago Talks, January 20, 2009

Jan. 20, 2009 Created by bronzevillemetropolis.com Tuesday morning, the Obamas and the Bidens will attend…

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Lincoln Park residents voice concerns about potentially hosting 2016 Olympics

Chicago Talks, January 16, 2009

Jan. 16, 2008 – Residents made it clear during a Lincoln Park Advisory Council community forum…

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Illinois advocates say successful stimulus package must include affordable housing

Chicago Talks, January 15, 2009

Jan. 14, 2009 – With the still-growing housing crisis at the core of the sharpest economic…

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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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