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Community

Affordable housing creates rift in 46th Ward Election

Chicago Talks, February 25, 2019February 27, 2019

With luxury developments on the rise, and low-income apartments eclipsing, affordable housing is one of…

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Editor's Choice

Durbin tackles national lead crisis

Chicago Talks, April 15, 2016

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) Monday called on federal and local government leaders to take greater…

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Community

Legislators push to extend housing benefits

Chicago Talks, March 24, 2016

Georgetta Deloney is no stranger to speaking before politicians and legislative bodies, but this particular…

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Community

Poverty, Unemployment and the Homeless in Chicago

Chicago Talks, December 23, 2015

Symantha Lancaster has big goals. “What I’m looking for is a career path,” she said….

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House Bill to Increase Supervision at Emergency Shelters

Chicago Talks, March 10, 2015

An Illinois House panel voted Wednesday to require children in state care be accompanied by…

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Architecture

South Loop Residents Warming to DePaul Arena

Chicago Talks, February 2, 2015

After months of community meetings, worrying about their property values and even watching houses move…

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Community

Luxury Housing Costs Complicate Current South Loop Apartment Hunting

Chicago Talks, January 8, 2015

Even on an overcast Chicago afternoon, the AMLI Lofts’ modern exterior shines. A geometric pairing of…

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Community

CUB Tips to Stay Warm When it is Dangerously Cold

Chicago Talks, January 7, 2015

As dangerously cold wind chills descended on Chicago, Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB) has tips for people…

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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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