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Mr. Ash Making Magic for More than 30 Years

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2012

Mr. Ash has been in the business of magic for about 30 years or so….

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Community

Abuse of Domestic Workers a Widespread Issue, Study Says

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2012

A new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago shows domestic workers experience low…

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Community

Residents in South Loop Voice Concerns at CAPS Meeting

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2012

Citizens at a CAPS meeting Wednesday in the Loop pointed to the continuing rise of…

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Editor's Choice

Fashion World: Hard Work, Long Hours and Great Style

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2012

Omar Villalobos discovered as a young boy that he could change his mood by changing…

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Holidays: Ugly Sweater Fun Run Launches in Chicago

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2012

About 3,000 runners lined up at Montrose Harbor dressed Santa Hats, moustaches, and the ugliest…

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Community

Lathrop Home: Residents, City Disagree on New Development Plans

Chicago Talks, December 1, 2012

Residents and community leaders representing the Northwest Side’s Lathrop Homes public housing development blasted the…

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Newsbound Takes Time to ExPlain The Fiscal Whatchamacallit

Chicago Talks, November 29, 2012

With an emphasis on backstory and explanation, Newsbound is breaking away from the breaking news…

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Golden Gloves Champ Vickie Williams Talks Sport, Cop Career

Chicago Talks, November 28, 2012

Her face contorts with every impact. The heavy bag is strapped to the wall so…

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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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