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How Chicago colleges are keeping students safe

Chicago Talks, May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Chicago public transportation is used by more than 1.59 million people a day according to…

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Crime

‘Stephanie’s Law’ would expand state’s sex offender registry list

Chicago Talks, May 2, 2016

Illinois has nearly 29,000 registered sex offenders living in Illinois, but that number could increase…

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Crime

Chicago’s Latino community divided over Alvarez’s defeat

Chicago Talks, March 16, 2016

Alex Rendón could not bring himself to support Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, even though she…

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Crime

New state law eliminates mandatory life sentences for youth offenders

Chicago Talks, March 11, 2016

A new state law that eliminates mandatory life sentences for juvenile offenders will only bring…

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Community

Domestic Violence in the Arab-American Community

Chicago Talks, March 9, 2016

Domestic violence is a problem that affects all communities. In the Arab American community, however,…

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Crime

Frank Main Talks Ethics and Journalism

Chicago Talks, November 5, 2015

Chicago Sun-Times crime reporter Frank Main was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2011 for a…

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Community

Man Pleads Guilty to Shipping Cocaine to Illinois

Chicago Talks, October 23, 2015

A 38-year-old Mexican citizen living in Oregon pleaded guilty Wednesday to his involvement in a…

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Community

Crime in Pilsen Drawing Residents’ Attention

Chicago Talks, October 20, 2015

Pilsen residents said they are noticing an uptick in incidents of violent crime taking place…

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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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