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Poor nursing home care persists despite new administration, more staff

Chicago Talks, February 20, 2017

Residents were wearing old and oversized clothes. Some had no shoes or only one on….

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Conte Di Savoia: Taylor Street’s remaining Italian grocery store and shop

Chicago Talks, February 14, 2017

A red sign illuminating the windows of Conte Di Savoia directs you inside, out of…

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2016 Presidential Election Results: How is Chicago feeling?

Chicago Talks, February 13, 2017

Donald Trump was named the 45th President of the United States on Nov. 8 after…

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Musician inspired by Standing Rock movement

Chicago Talks, February 6, 2017

When Chicago musician Adam Gottlieb packed his guitar into a van filled with food and…

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Raffe’s Record Riot

Chicago Talks, February 4, 2017

On Cicero Avenue, a mannequin of Elvis Presley peers outside the window, guarding relics of…

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The War on Slacktivism

Chicago Talks, February 4, 2017

Slacktivism- (n.) the delusion that your reposts actually change anything. It is easy to be…

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Librarian at Jones College Prep wants students to read more

Chicago Talks, February 4, 2017

A South Loop high school will try to make its students read more. A presentation…

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Rosey Puloka Profile: Dance Movement Therapist in Cook County Jail

Chicago Talks, February 3, 2017

Sitting in her living room in Hyde Park, Rosey Puloka makes her hands into fists,…

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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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