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Supporters March to “Free the Weed.”

Chicago Talks, May 15, 2015

Supporters of marijuana legalization gathered and marched through downtown Chicago on May 2, carrying signs…

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The 44th Walk & Roll Chicago Attracts Thousands Despite Weather

Chicago Talks, May 4, 2015

Despite the rain, wind and cold, 2,500 people turned out to Soldier Field last week…

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Editor's Choice

HIV: “Not the Death Sentence”

Chicago Talks, April 27, 2015

March 13, 2014 was the worst day of Angel Joseph Miranda’s life. It was the…

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Midwest Urban Farmers Meet at the Plant in Back of the Yards

Chicago Talks, March 22, 2015

Andrea Crary watched as a volunteer harvested chard from the aquaponic farm in the darkened…

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Medicaid Users Wait for Budget Outcome

Chicago Talks, March 17, 2015

The blood and food stains on Randy Boese’s shirt and bed are highlighted by the…

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Community

Knockout’s Jessica Storch takes a new approach to women’s fitness

Chicago Talks, March 9, 2015

“Alright! It’s time for the crazy bitch round!”  yells Jessica Storch, owner of Knockout Women’s…

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Education & Schools

School Nurses Concerned about CPS Outsourcing

Chicago Talks, February 26, 2015

The Chicago Teachers Union, along with active and retired school nurses, derided the Chicago Board…

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Community

Emerging Fitness Trends in South Loop

Chicago Talks, February 9, 2015

South Loop residents have begun ditching their traditional gyms and getting hooked on the atmosphere…

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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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