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Little Village skate shop gives kids a place to hang out, learn a new sport

Chicago Talks, May 20, 2013

Jamie Duran had an epiphany one day at a family gathering: his life needed a…

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Local Business

Lincoln Square’s hidden gem: Rosley’s Rocks

Chicago Talks, May 10, 2013

Rosley’s Rocks and Gems is tucked away in Lincoln Square, a seemingly nondescript little shop…

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Community

Pilsen coffee shop brings neighborhood together

Chicago Talks, May 9, 2013

Café Jumping Bean is vibrantly colorful, with art all over its walls, chairs and tables. The…

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Community

Chicago LGBTQ library set to open soon in new location in Rogers Park

Chicago Talks, May 9, 2013

In a move lasting nine months longer than anticipated and raising uncertainties, one of the…

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Local Business

Building a barbecue community in West Ridge

Chicago Talks, April 19, 2013

Harry Belafonte is playing on the turntable and the smell of smoked barbecue invades the…

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Community

Latin American restaurants let Chicagoans travel globe in less than three miles

Chicago Talks, April 10, 2013

Since its founding in 1833, Chicago has been a final destination for “American dream” seekers…

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Community

Chicago Small Business Center to help entrepreneurs open up shop

Chicago Talks, March 12, 2013

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the opening of City Hall’s new Small Business Center last…

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Arts & Culture

Calling all zinesters, readers, and writers to Chicago Zinefest 2013

Chicago Talks, March 7, 2013

Chicago Zinefest starts on Friday. According to the Zinesters at Chicago Zinefest,  “A zine (an…

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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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