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Category: Politics is Local

Supporters of Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum Hope His Surge in Iowa Will Continue After the Caucuses

Chicago Talks, January 3, 2012

DES MOINES – A prominent evangelical leader in Iowa may be spreading his message in…

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Republican Candidates Campaigning Against Gay Marriage May Face Hurdles After Iowa

Chicago Talks, January 2, 2012

DES MOINES–Republican presidential candidates campaigning against gay marriage may win over conservative Iowa caucus-goers Tuesday…

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Editor's Choice

Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Motivated by a Sense of Justice

Chicago Talks, January 2, 2012

Looking at Leonard Goodman, you might not have a notion that he’s a member of…

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With A New Alderman, Uptown Still Struggles with Gang Violence and Crime

Chicago Talks, December 22, 2011

It was a late afternoon in Uptown. As commuters started to make their way home…

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Chicagoans Stand Up in the Nation’s Capitol

Chicago Talks, December 14, 2011

Citizen reporter Shani Smith reports on Take Back the Capitol was a national call to action, which invited people from across the US to take a stand against economic inequalities.

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Community

46th Ward Residents Despair Over Hotel Chateau At Town Hall

Chicago Talks, December 13, 2011

Neighbors despair as crime increases in the 46th Ward, particularly surrounding Hotel Chateau, at 3838 North Broadway. The single room occupancy hotel offers residency to a varied clientele including those released from prison, mental health patients and others receiving social services.

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Community

New Planned Mixed-Use Building Causes Controversy in 46th Ward

Chicago Talks, December 2, 2011

Controversy surrounds plans for a 17-story building that will bring rental units to the 46th Ward.

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Ukrainian Village Residents rally to try to save Wood Street police station

Chicago Talks, December 1, 2011

Ukrainian Village residents rallied at City Hall against the proposed closing of the local Wood Street police station Monday.

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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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