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Teacher Talk: Service Learning, Collaboration Produces “The Blues Truth”

Chicago Talks, May 2, 2012

Linda’s Place: The Blues Truth is a short video produced by two classes — Television’s “Culture,…

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Just for Fun

Cinco de Mayo and Polish Constitution Day Concert Bridges Culture with Music

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2012

The well-known Lira Singers and Cuerdas Clasicas String Ensemble will perform a concert of Mexican…

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Politics is Local new york may day 2012

SPECIAL EVENTS COVERAGE: LIVE May Day 2012 Around the USA

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2012

Journalists from over 25 leading independent media outlets report on May Day actions nationwide. Welcome to media for the 99%.

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Community

BIG 6TH ANNUAL GREENFESTIVAL May 5-6 Welcomes BIG

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2012

The world’s premier event dedicated to sustainability, social justice and ecological balance returns to Navy…

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Community

Recession Brings Hope and Challenge to Local Food Pantry

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2012

More people are going to Chicago area food pantries and shelters because of the stagnant…

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Community

Chinese-Americans Share Tea and Language Lessons

Chicago Talks, April 30, 2012

The mint-green walled room is filled with Chinese-Americans sitting at folding tables, all talking at…

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Community

A Tiny Taste of Home in Greektown

Chicago Talks, April 28, 2012

The Greek music is piped through the store, where a hint of strong coffee first…

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Chicago Nobel Peace Summit Comes to a Close with a Buzz

Chicago Talks, April 27, 2012

The 12th World Summit of Nobel Laureates ends today after 3 days of inspiring discussions with Nobel Peace Prize winners.

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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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