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Crime

Orlando’s Salon: From Uptown to Downtown

Chicago Talks, October 15, 2013

Nigerian salon owner Orlando Ogutoyinbo has lived in Chicago for 17 years, and said he’s…

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Affordable Care for Felons

Chicago Talks, October 15, 2013

Obamacare is for everyone, even those who are bound for prison. “The Affordable Care Act…

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Events

Time to Fall for Nerd at Dating for Nerds

Chicago Talks, October 14, 2013

Fall in love at an autumn themed Dating for Nerds from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct….

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Community

Nigerian Author Branches Out to U.S. Market

Chicago Talks, October 14, 2013

Rotimi Kehinde is a national author who is expanding his businesses throughout the nation. This…

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Health

“Call the Vote”

Chicago Talks, October 13, 2013

A group of Chicago ministers and politicians called on Congress last Tuesday to bring an…

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Community

The Importance and Pursuit of Education: The Story of Shahrukh Hasan

Chicago Talks, October 12, 2013

Shahrukh Hasan, IT coordinator for IQRA International Educational Foundation in Skokie, knows education is important…

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Community

James Deng Kog: A Sudanese Refugee in Wheaton

Chicago Talks, October 12, 2013
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Community

Korean Seniors Say “Ye” to Learning English

Chicago Talks, October 11, 2013

“Meet at the Kedzie Brown Line stop, and find a story.” These were the only…

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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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