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Protesters Swarm CPS Headquarters

Chicago Talks, February 23, 2012

Hundreds of protesters gather at Chicago Public School Headquarters Wednesday in opposition to proposed school closures and turnarounds.

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Chicago Reacts to Whitney Houston’s Death

Chicago Talks, February 14, 2012

Singer and actress, Whitney Houston has died at 48. Chicago publications and fans take to…

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Food Banks Hurt by Price of Peanut Butter

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2011

Reporter Jessica Green scouts her story from around social media and the internet.

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Passion for science ‘Byrne’s brighter

Chicago Talks, November 10, 2011

[View the story “Passion for science ‘Byrne’s brighter” on Storify]

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New Jobs for Veterans Announced by Obama

Chicago Talks, October 21, 2011

On Wednesday, first lady Michelle Obama announced a pledge of 25,000 jobs for veterans by…

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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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