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Taste of Chicago Opens Under Shadow of Weekend Violence

Chicago Talks, July 9, 2014

Waiting for the Outer Express bus outside of the entrance of Taste of Chicago, Anetha…

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UltraViolet Finds Hobby Lobby Decision Singles Out Women for Discrimination

Chicago Talks, July 1, 2014

“Today’s Court decision by five men sets an outrageous precedent, putting women’s health at risk…

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Christian Community Apologies to LGBT Community at Pride Parade

Chicago Talks, July 1, 2014

Started in 2010 by the Marin Foundation, a Chicago non-profit organization that works to increase understanding between LGBT community and churches, the campaign is an activism of love, apologizing to the LGBT community for the way Christians have cause harmed.

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Go Rural in the City at GrowingHome

Chicago Talks, July 1, 2014

It is the farm-fresh produce season and a unique Chicago facility offers free tours of…

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Bus Rapid Transit Will Bring Better Bike Lanes But Not Until ’15

Chicago Talks, July 1, 2014

BRT or bus rapid transit plans have been on the table for Chicago for several…

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Smoke shops await new regulations

Chicago Talks, June 30, 2014

Leaning over a glass countertop that houses row after row of brightly colored blown-glass pipes,…

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Business On North Halsted Booms With Pride

Chicago Talks, June 28, 2014

For the businesses lining the stretch of N. Halsted St., of Chicago’s “Boystown” neighborhood, Pride…

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Black Pride Celebrates African Americans

Chicago Talks, June 27, 2014

In efforts to increase African-American LGBQT community awareness and support, Chicago Black Gay Caucus organizes…

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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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