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Some kids harmed by the system

Chicago Talks, March 17, 2009

Editor’s note: This is Part Two in a three-part series on led poisoning in Chicago….

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A behind-the-scenes look at the battle against lead poisoning

Chicago Talks, March 13, 2009

Editor’s note: This is Part One in a three-part series examining lead poisoning in Chicago….

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Bill barring sex offenders from visiting nursing homes lacks support

Chicago Talks, March 12, 2009

March 12, 2009 – Legislation that would have banned registered sex offenders in Illinois from visiting…

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Donations down, charity thrift-store sales up among Chicago non-profits

Chicago Talks, March 2, 2009

March 2, 2009 – How's this for a deal? An eight-piece dinner set, which funds programs…

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Rising demand for mental health services coincides with country’s financial woes

Chicago Talks, February 19, 2009

Americans are worrying themselves sick over their financial security in a declining economy. Doctors nationwide…

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Chicago Legal Aid Societies Impacted by the Economy

Chicago Talks, February 17, 2009

Feb. 17, 2009 – Chicago legal aid societies, providing services for some of the city’s…

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Foreclosures hit hard; neighborhoods respond

Chicago Talks, February 17, 2009

Story by Sarahmaria Gomez and Alex Fledderjohn of TuMultimedia Feb. 20, 2009 – A video…

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School Closings: ‘There’s No Plan’

Chicago Talks, February 16, 2009

Feb. 16, 2009 – A legislative effort to require CPS to develop a comprehensive facilities plan…

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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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