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Mobile Tailoring and 3-D Body Scans, the Future of Men’s Fashion

Chicago Talks, June 29, 2013

From the slim wool blazers that fit the Mad Men gentlemen like a glove, to…

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Chicago’s Seapunked Digital Sea: Tales of Contemporary Chicago Nightlifers

Chicago Talks, June 25, 2013

Every Wednesday night the Chicago Beauty Bar hosts a party called Mainframe that flies under…

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Community

Struggle for safety: EPA commits to resolving Pilsen pollution

Chicago Talks, May 20, 2013

After being stonewalled by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway company, the EPA will be…

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Arts & Culture

Chicago street artist’s struggle continues

Chicago Talks, May 5, 2013

On May 7th,  at 11 a.m. in front of Macy’s on State St., artists and…

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Community

For Refugees, Freedom Isn’t Free and Isn’t Easy

Chicago Talks, December 21, 2012

A fragile sense of security often robs Zuhair Sulaiman of the luxury of good night’s…

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Haute Tech Brings Science Fiction into Fashion

Chicago Talks, December 17, 2012

Is there any room for fashion in technology and can technology be fashionable? Thanks to…

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Community

Ticket Prices Make It Hard For Fans to See Favorite Artists

Chicago Talks, December 9, 2012

The most popular band in the United States is coming to Chicago. The concert is…

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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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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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