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Politics is Local

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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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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Sean Penn Wins the 2012 Peace Summit Award

Chicago Talks, April 24, 2012

Sean Penn, the two-time Academy Award winner, can add on “Recipient of the 2012 Peace Summit Award” to his long list of accomplishments. Penn was honored at the 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates on April 23, 2012 in Chicago at the UIC forum.

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A first for Chicago, a first for World Peace

Chicago Talks, April 23, 2012

Our reporter, Brittany DeBaltz reviews the news about Chicago’s first Nobel World Peace Summit for…

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The Buzz Around Beau Ideal and Aaja Corinne Carr

Chicago Talks, April 20, 2012

Carr, 21, loves fashion and uses fashion as a way to help causes.

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Zimmerman charged with second degree murder

Chicago Talks, April 13, 2012

George Zimmerman made his first court appearance today and has been charged with second degree murder. Zimmerman is was arrested last night for the death of 17-year-old Treyvon Martin, who was shot in Sanford, Florida almost two months ago.

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The Loss of a Pilsen muralist

Chicago Talks, April 5, 2012

Chicago artist Francisco Mendoza, 53, teacher and well-known muralist, passed away from multiple myeloma Monday,…

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A ‘hopeful’ new start for Cubs at Opening Day.

Chicago Talks, April 5, 2012

Tina Spentzos finds the best of the buzz, at least from social media from 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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