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27th Ward Pushes for More Public Transit

Chicago Talks, December 15, 2010

Facing a sluggish economy and rising unemployment rates, political and business leaders in the 27th…

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After Years of Declining Enrollment, Chicago Catholic Schools Now Holding Their Own

Chicago Talks, December 13, 2010

By Reginald Williams Marisa Sepulveda said she sends her daughter, Karolina, to St. Francis de…

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Will There be a “Winner” in the 44th Ward’s Alderman Seat?

Chicago Talks, December 12, 2010

After running unopposed in 2007, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) will face a challenge this year…

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Unique holiday gift sale on Sunday will benefit homeless

Chicago Talks, December 10, 2010

With the holidays fast approaching, many have shopping on the mind. While malls and department…

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Community

Holly Jolly Trolley Benefit Coming Up

Chicago Talks, December 6, 2010

Radio station WCRX will bring the 8th Annual “Holly Jolly Trolley” Food Drive to benefit…

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Smoke Shops and Customers Brace for Synthetic Pot Ban

Chicago Talks, November 30, 2010

“Gimme’ six Blondes,” says the hoary man in Army fatigues, as the employee behind the…

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Online movie: The Rescue of Joseph Kony’s Child Soldiers

Chicago Talks, November 26, 2010

Everyone knows one thing about Africa: It has its problems. Movies like “Hotel Rwanda” and…

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Bike Town Bash Tripping Out with 80′s Costume Contest

Chicago Talks, November 23, 2010

Help the Active Transportation Alliance celebrate its role as the leading voice for sustainable transportation…

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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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