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CAPS wrap: Police warn Douglas residents about criminals who target elderly, increase in cell phone snatches

Chicago Talks, March 19, 2013

Chicago police officers warned elderly residents in the Douglas neighborhood on the South Side not…

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Coyotes worry pet owners in Rogers Park

Chicago Talks, March 19, 2013

After Susan Pinto, 38, heard reports that neighbors and relatives had spotted coyotes close to…

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CAPS wrap: Garfield Ridge residents told to look out for scam artists

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2013

Chicago police warned residents of confidence games targeted at senior citizens at a Garfield Ridge…

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Weather is a never-ending story in Chicago

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2013

[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/80954935″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Janice Klassen (over 60), Alice O’Connor (32), Joseph Robinson…

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Illinois will have to be pension reform pioneer

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2013

Illinois has to look beyond the 50 United States, to Puerto Rico, when searching for…

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Community ventra fare collection coming to CTA

With CTA’s Ventra comes the future of paying for everything

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2013

But it’ll cost you, and might not work with your phone If you use the…

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Lane Tech students take a stand against censorship

Chicago Talks, March 16, 2013

On Friday, students and faculty from Lane Tech College Prep gathered in front of the…

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Illinois mental health funding likely facing more cuts, despite Quinn’s promise of increase

Chicago Talks, March 15, 2013

Rita Winkeler thinks her developmentally disabled son has a bright future, but she worries it…

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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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