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Rev. Charles Brown: A Voice for Change in Austin

Chicago Talks, December 29, 2014

Chicago’s West Side neighborhood is often in the news for its high rate of crime….

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Crime

Criminals, not Grinch, Stealing Christmas in the 33rd Ward

Chicago Talks, December 22, 2014

Are burglar alarms replacing Christmas carols as the new sign the holiday season has arrived?[pullquote]CAPS…

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Local Business

Mom and Taekwondo Master Looks for “균형” in Personal Life

Chicago Talks, December 22, 2014

After a night filled with intense and grueling workouts and visits to the gym. Students…

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Audio

Christmas Spirit in Chicago’s Loop

Chicago Talks, December 21, 2014

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Editor's Choice

Yesterday Not Over Yet, at Least in Chicago

Chicago Talks, December 21, 2014

Nestled in the shadow of Wrigley Field and packed to the brim with old newspapers,…

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Community

Tis the Season to Avoid Raw Meat

Chicago Talks, December 18, 2014

The holiday season encourages nostalgia and makes mouths water for traditional dishes. Megan Buckles wrote about some…

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Community

Prairie Avenue District talks landmark relocation, new DePaul arena

Chicago Talks, December 17, 2014

Walking down South Prairie Avenue, tourists and locals used to be surrounded with a peaceful…

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Community

Vacant Buildings in 17th Ward are Impacting Residents’ Quality of Life

Chicago Talks, December 17, 2014

Doors boarded up with plywood, stamped with graffiti and gang signs. Porches clinging to the…

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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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