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Green, Organic Approach and Rooftop Farm Sets Uncommon Ground Apart

Chicago Talks, December 28, 2009

With two restaurants located in the city, Uncommon Ground’s unique focus on fresh and organic…

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White Sox Marketing Chief Talks Baseball, Business and Banters with Cubs Fans at Saint Xavier University

Chicago Talks, December 24, 2009

Chicago White Sox vice-president and chief marketing officer Brooks Boyer was informative, insightful and entertaining…

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Local Student’s Green Life Gets Her to Sundance

Chicago Talks, December 23, 2009

Brittany Frandsen, a 20-year-old film student at Columbia College Chicago, is on her way to…

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Santa Claus Comes to Austin

Chicago Talks, December 7, 2009

As Jennifer T. Lacey reports, Santa Claus has arrived in Austin on the West Side,…

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Recession Proof? Chicago Theatre Scene Still Thriving, Good Ticket Prices Can Be Found

Chicago Talks, December 7, 2009

Economically, times are tough, but Chicago’s theatre scene is still thriving. There are good deals…

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Thousands Dazzled by Exhibits at Navy Pier’s Sculpture Objects and Functional Art Fair

Chicago Talks, December 1, 2009

From far away, Kevin Box’s “Center Peace” appears to be seven pieces of crumpled paper…

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Chicago Cultural Center Showcases the Artwork of Adults with Disabilities

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2009

Bright colors and distinctive murals greet visitors as they walk through the big glass doors…

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Chicago City Council: End Deportation of UIC Student

Chicago Talks, November 18, 2009

In a 48-to-1 vote, Chicago City Council passed a resolution Nov. 18 supporting a halt…

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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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