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Chicago Cultural Center Offers Art For Good Holiday Staycation

Chicago Talks, November 25, 2011

Formerly known as Chicago’s first public library, the Chicago Cultural Center was converted in 1991 to provide free art, film, literature, music and theatre.

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Local Businesses React To Occupy Chicago’s Impact

Chicago Talks, November 23, 2011

After 48 days of protesting, it’s tough to say what kind of impact the Occupy Chicago movement has had—at least on businesses along demonstration routes, that is.

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Editor's Choice

Explore Chicago’s Underground Read/Write Library, Now Open

Chicago Talks, November 11, 2011

Read/Write Library is a replicable model for community collections. It uses the lens of an…

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How to Keep your Dog Healthy in the Winter

Chicago Talks, November 5, 2011

Many people prep themselves, their houses and even their cars for the winter, but the…

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Reviews

Goodman Play Tweaks Online Crowd with a Twist on Miss Lonelyhearts

Chicago Talks, November 4, 2011

A new play that pokes fun at the online, wired community is opening at the…

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Clybourne Park at Steppenwolf Theater

Chicago Talks, November 1, 2011

Lorraine Hansberry’s 1959 play, A Raisin in the Sun concludes with the African American family…

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Politics is Local

Occupy Chicago Protesters Seek Justice

Chicago Talks, November 1, 2011

Carrying a sign that said “Honk to Indict Banksters,” Mary O’Sullivan waved and gave a…

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Just for Fun

Get Out of Your Workout Rut

Chicago Talks, October 31, 2011

It’s 6 a.m. and the alarm clock sounds, ruining a perfect dream. Groggy eyed, you…

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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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