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Health

Rogers Park wellness studio hosts yoga clothing swap

Chicago Talks, November 28, 2016

A shared passion for health and wellness brought people together in Rogers Park for Centered Studios‘…

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Beyond the Game

Logan Square’s ‘Killer Queen’ arcade community flourishing

Chicago Talks, September 22, 2016

  “C’mon Seth!” Momentum was building behind Seth Parker and his team, Deuces by Garzon,…

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Entertainment

‘Karaoke Rap’ lounge in Wicker Park delighting music lovers

Chicago Talks, July 5, 2016

In Chicago’s Wicker Park community, a tall grey building blends into the weekend nightlife perfectly, home…

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Local Business

The Bottom Nail Salon styling, inspiring in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood

Chicago Talks, June 23, 2016

Located in the heart of the Austin neighborhood, a black-owned nail salon is gearing up…

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Community

Historic Maxwell Street Market shifts focus toward becoming food mecca

Chicago Talks, June 13, 2016

For over 100 years Chicago’s Maxwell Street Market in Little Italy has been showcasing the…

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Books

Pilsen Reads giveaway book program a ‘teacher’s dream’

Chicago Talks, May 31, 2016

Pilsen Reads, an online program created by Pilsen Community Books, is a teacher’s dream. With…

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Beyond the Game

Longtime sports publishing house ‘Triumphs’ in Chicago

Chicago Talks, May 11, 2016

On April 14, Kobe Bryant stepped onto the court and put up 60 points against…

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Arts & Culture

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art Set to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in Big Way

Chicago Talks, January 6, 2016

The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art has been around for nearly 25 years and…

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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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