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A Conversation With

A conversation with: Head clerk of a Chicago Public Library, Vida Baleckaitis  

Chicago Talks, May 16, 2023May 15, 2023

Vida Veronica Baleckaitis, born and raised in Chicago, is the head clerk at the Garfield…

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A conversation with: Columbia College Chicago student and actress Melaina Laurent

Chicago Talks, May 3, 2023May 1, 2023

Although her family attempted to make her a star in softball, Melaina Laurent, freshman film…

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A conversation with: Curious City reporter Adriana Cardona-Maguigad 

Chicago Talks, May 2, 2023May 1, 2023

Adriana Cardona-Maguigad is a radio journalist originally from the country of Colombia. She was a…

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A conversation with: The Wasteshed founder Eleanor Ray 

Chicago Talks, April 27, 2023April 26, 2023

While some artists aim to create things that have never been done before, Eleanor Ray…

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A conversation with: Beauty brand founder Nevena Tomic

Chicago Talks, December 16, 2022December 16, 2022

Within two years of launching, cosmetics brand La Beaute Fatale sold over a million units….

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On the Block: A conversation with Brandon Pope

Chicago Talks, May 18, 2022May 19, 2022

When it comes down to reporting news, Brandon Pope makes it look so easy. Diverse…

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Honoring HERstory: A conversation with Patricia Andrews-Keenan

Chicago Talks, April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Patricia Andrews-Keenan, founder and CEO of Pigment International, can be seen in the skies of…

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Taylored: A conversation with Taylor Mason

Chicago Talks, April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

There’s nothing like the taste of a taco; but when it comes to a Taylor’s…

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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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