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Lack of Libraries Could Leave Chicago Public Schools Lagging

Chicago Talks, October 19, 2010

There are currently more than 160 Chicago public schools without libraries, according to CPS spokeswoman…

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Local Attorney and Guantanamo Expert Speaks at Columbia College

Chicago Talks, October 18, 2010

Gary Isaac, one of the lead attorneys working to free Guantanamo Bay detainees, says he’s…

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Alderman Bet on Gaming to Bring Revenue to Chicago

Chicago Talks, October 18, 2010

A key Chicago alderman said last week that he hopes state lawmakers will consider a…

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Community

Time for Words for Water

Chicago Talks, October 18, 2010

Blog Action Day 2010 is Oct. 15. The issue this year is “water.” It is…

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What's Up

Rally to Restore Sanity, Chicago-Style

Chicago Talks, October 16, 2010

You don’t have to go to Washington, D.C. to do your part for sanity. There…

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Housing Ordinance Still Languishes, Frustrating Activists

Chicago Talks, October 14, 2010

Frustrated activists for Chicago’s homeless were stymied once more last week when the City Council again failed to address proposed ordinance that would funnel Tax Increment Financing funds into affordable housing programs.

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Columbus Day in Chicago, 2010

Chicago Talks, October 13, 2010

Lots of high school bands and many politicians joined the Columbus Day Parade on Monday,…

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Cook County Foreclosure Program Criticized

Chicago Talks, October 13, 2010

A Cook County-funded foreclosure program designed to keep people in their homes is being criticized…

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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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