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State Democrats decide against overrule of Rauner’s gun law veto

Chicago Talks, April 26, 2018July 25, 2018

Like many mothers, Englewood resident Deja Williams was worried by the news of the Parkland, Florida…

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From sanitarium to nature preserve, a story of community organization

Chicago Talks, April 23, 2018July 25, 2018

As the Tuberculosis outbreak swept America in the late 1800’s, and carried into the 1950’s,…

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Witness’ credibility questioned in Stateville medical negligence case

Chicago Talks, April 13, 2018July 25, 2018

Defense attorneys for contracted doctors at the Stateville Correctional Center — who are being sued…

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Attorney General candidates debate as primary nears

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2018July 25, 2018

For the first time during the 2018 Illinois Attorney General race, all 10 candidates running…

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Cook County Board Passes Gun Violence Ordinance and Resolution

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2018July 25, 2018

Gun violence in the Chicago area and its effect on taxpayers was on the agenda…

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Valentine’s Day trends in the Windy City

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2018July 25, 2018

This Valentine’s Day, Chicagoans were out and about during the first major consumer holiday of…

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South Loop Students Join Call for Gun Control

Chicago Talks, March 14, 2018July 25, 2018

This article was reported and co-written by: Eden Bunna, Mayan Darbyshire, Mary Elizabeth Figueroa, Michael…

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Cook County Board Prodded to Take Stand Against Corruption

Chicago Talks, February 12, 2018July 25, 2018

The Cook County Board passed an anti-corruption resolution Wednesday, sparked by members of Represent.Us, a…

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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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