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Despite Newly-Reached Deal, Protestors Still Have Voice in Chicago

Chicago Talks, October 18, 2013

View the story “Despite newly reached deal, protestors still have their say in Chicago” on

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Opportunities

New Microlending Opportunities for Local Businesses

Chicago Talks, January 28, 2013

The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) has recently been accepted as a lender by the…

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Health

Warming Center Information from Ald. Fioretti

Chicago Talks, January 23, 2013

Bitter cold temperatures are more than an inconvenience; they pose a serious threat to health…

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Chicago’s Multifaceted Artist: Darryl “Lil Man” Howell

Chicago Talks, December 21, 2012February 12, 2024

Darryl “Lil’ Man” Howell, 24, Chicago-born drummer started playing the drums at the age of…

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Editor's Choice

African American and Male: Issues and Opinions

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012

Robert Hanserd says life as an African American man has not been easy. “I would…

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Parks Around Chicago Offering Halloween Parties

Chicago Talks, October 27, 2012

Here is a sampling from Halloween parties being planned at Parks around the City. Are…

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Editor's Choice

No Excuse Now With Early Voting Locations Interactive Map

Chicago Talks, October 22, 2012

There are some practical hackers out there working for the public good,  by applying their…

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Arts & Culture

Chicago Artists Month Unifies Art Lovers

Chicago Talks, October 21, 2012

The location of the destination art studios was hardly conspicuous. Moving through the back allies…

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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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