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Former Pilsen gang member works to improve community

Chicago Talks, March 4, 2013

In the 1960s and ’70s, he was a member of a notorious, Chicago gang, but…

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Gun control activist: Second Amendment doesn’t trump right to life

Chicago Talks, March 4, 2013

“There’s no such thing as a law abiding gun owner,” Elliot Fineman told a class…

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Five things worth Chicagotalking about today, March 1

Chicago Talks, March 1, 2013

1. After the deadliest January in a decade, Chicago had less murders this February than…

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Legislation seeks to end “no snitch” culture

Chicago Talks, February 27, 2013

Christopher Roundtree’s murderer may get away because people won’t speak up. The shooter gunned down the…

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Women’s History Month Opportunities for Artists, Musicians

Chicago Talks, February 25, 2013

Celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring women in the South Loop who are pioneering roles…

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Red Line Riders Must Go ‘Green’ in May

Chicago Talks, February 22, 2013

Riders on the CTA Red Line will have to switch to Green Line trains starting…

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Former Army Commander Blames Lack of Leadership for Violence

Chicago Talks, February 21, 2013

Failed leadership within the African-American community contributes to the gun violence in the city, said…

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Activists gather to raise climate awareness

Chicago Talks, February 19, 2013

In a week marked by the coldest night of the year and an evening of…

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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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