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Candidates Reach Out to Illinois Voters

Chicago Talks, March 15, 2012

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A media circus and a jail sentence for Rod Blagojevich

Chicago Talks, March 15, 2012

View the story “A media circus and a jail sentence for Rod Blagojevich ” on…

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International Women’s Day Around Town

Chicago Talks, March 9, 2012

World Chicago hosted the International Women’s Day event at the Union League Club to celebrate the women of the world. Organizations such as the National Runaway Switchboard, The Center for Cultural Interchange, and many others were in attendance.

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Proposed legislation would increase gas tax

Chicago Talks, March 6, 2012

With gas prices soaring, proposed legislation to increase Illinois’ gas tax has the social media buzzing.

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Editor's Choice

Breaking Today: G-8 Summit Moving to Camp David

Chicago Talks, March 5, 2012

[View the story “No G-8 in Chicago After All” on Storify]

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Tornado devastates Illinois town

Chicago Talks, March 2, 2012

The tornado that hit Harrisburg in Southern Illinois on Wednesday killing six people was categorized…

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Community

Join a Vigil Tonight For Young Girl in Englewood

Chicago Talks, February 28, 2012

Action Now community members, Englewood residents, religious leaders and Alderman Toni Foulkes are holding a…

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Community

Mild Winter could be over

Chicago Talks, February 23, 2012

Chicago had escaped harsh weather for the most part, but it looks like that might…

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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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