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Golden Gloves Champ Vickie Williams Talks Sport, Cop Career

Chicago Talks, November 28, 2012

Her face contorts with every impact. The heavy bag is strapped to the wall so…

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Election2012

African Americans Voting For Obama: Skin Color or Credentials?

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012

On election night, five African Americans shared their views on whether it is fair to…

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Community

Holiday Travel Tips to Keep you on Time During Rush

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012

  Lines were already filling at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport early Wednesday morning, as Chicago’s…

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Arts & Culture

Time to Apply for Weisman Award

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012

General Questions 1. What is a completion award? The Weisman Award is designed to help…

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Editor's Choice

African American and Male: Issues and Opinions

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012

Robert Hanserd says life as an African American man has not been easy. “I would…

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Arts & Culture

Young Chicago Cellist Strives to Bring Music into the Community

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012July 24, 2018

At only 24, Chicago cellist Allegra Montanari has already achieved many milestones in her 14-…

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Community

Alderman Moves to Make Northwest Side Area ‘Industrial Corridor’

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012

The Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) has designated an area of the…

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Community

New Citizens Welcomed at Chicago City Hall

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012

Forty-seven people gathered inside the Chicago City Council Chambers to take a long-awaited oath to…

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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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