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Category: Politics is Local

Leaders Envision Chicago’s 2016 in “Back to the Future” Panel

Chicago Talks, February 10, 2010

City leaders’ dreams that the 2016 Olympics would come to Chicago ended in October, but…

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State Government Requires Schools to Waive Millions

Chicago Talks, February 8, 2010

Illinois public universities gave away a record $13.5 million last year in free tuition to…

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Munoz continues reign in 1st District

Chicago Talks, February 5, 2010

Sen. Antonio “Tony” Munoz continues to reign in the 1st District, keeping alive his 10-year…

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Steans Wins Big Amidst Quiet Controversy in the 7th

Chicago Talks, February 4, 2010

Incumbent state Sen. Heather Steans easily held onto her 7th District seat in Tuesday’s Democratic…

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Burke Faces Opposition, Narrowly Holds House Seat in 23rd District

Chicago Talks, February 4, 2010

State Rep. Dan Burke (D-Chicago) didn’t breathe easy until early Wednesday morning, when it became…

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Election Special for Feb. 2, 2010 Primary Election

Chicago Talks, January 30, 2010

Don’t be a dope when it comes to issues that affect you every day. Politicians…

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Local Artist Stands Up for Rights, Might Go to Jail

Chicago Talks, January 29, 2010

Chris Drew is a master of the silkscreen. He runs a youth art program at…

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Preckwinkle Focused While Tresser Takes on Corruption at Cook County Board President Debate on Violence Against Women

Chicago Talks, January 22, 2010

It was a full house, with over 200 women and a handful of men in…

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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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