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Category: Politics is Local

Opinion: Bigots want to take back their country back

Chicago Talks, February 14, 2012

Unpatriotic bigots have threatened, insulted, and disrespected the president and first lady. Are they testing…

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Chicago Schools Hope to See “Race To The Top” Funds

Chicago Talks, February 9, 2012

Illinois is in line to get $42.8 million of  “Race To The Top” grant money…

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Illinois Legislators Target State Prepaid College Plan

Chicago Talks, February 8, 2012

State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Hinsdale) hopes that his new legislative efforts will turn around the…

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Senator Durbin targets for-profit schools

Chicago Talks, February 5, 2012

Sen. Richard Durbin introduced new legislation Monday, Jan. 23, that will modify the GI Bill, after…

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Sen. Terry Link Revises Gaming Bill, Hopes for Gov. Quinn’s Approval

Chicago Talks, February 2, 2012

Since Gov. Pat Quinn refused to sign a bill expanding gambling in Illinois intended to…

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Guantanamo Comes to Main Street?

Chicago Talks, January 31, 2012

Do you remember where you were as the clock approached midnight on the last night…

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Illinois Extends Tax Cuts for Filmmakers, Hoping to Boost Economy

Chicago Talks, January 30, 2012

If Hollywood producers choose to shoot at locations outside of Illinois, not only would Chicago…

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Editor's Choice

Illinois Eavesdropping Law Doesn’t Make Sense to Police Superintendent

Chicago Talks, January 30, 2012

The rise of technology has enabled everyone to record events in public as they unfold….

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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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