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Neighbors for Environmental Justice hosts a celebration dinner in McKinley Park

Shawn Katz, October 21, 2024

On Oct. 5, Neighbors for Environmental Justice held a celebration dinner at the McKinley Community…

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Chicagoland

May Day 2022 emphasizes the rights of immigrant workers

Chicago Talks, May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

May 1 marked the remembrance of a historical day in Chicago. In 1886, around 35,000…

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A Conversation With

Taylored: A conversation with Taylor Mason

Chicago Talks, April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

There’s nothing like the taste of a taco; but when it comes to a Taylor’s…

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Arts and Culture

Welcoming Back Summertime Chi

Chicago Talks, May 31, 2021October 19, 2021

Traditionally, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. As we begin the reopening process,…

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Events

5 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month

Chicago Talks, March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

Today marks International Women’s Day, and every year, March represents Women’s History Month. The theme…

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Arts and Culture

Christkindlmarket goes virtual, keeping holiday spirit alive

Chicago Talks, December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

When Zack Alper found out that the Christkindlmarket had canceled it’s in-person experience and moved…

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Events

Northwest Missouri holiday tradition celebrates 40th anniversary

Chicago Talks, December 19, 2020September 11, 2023

Clareece Taylor doesn’t remember the first year she saw the Krug Park holiday light display…

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Events

Rattleback Records 2nd birthday, expanded storefront

Chicago Talks, November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

When Paul Ruffino and his husband, Mike Weaver, decided to expand the storefront of Rattleback…

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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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