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New Illinois law provides Medicaid extensions to help cut down on disability-based hiring discrimination

Chicago Talks, March 26, 2009

March 26, 2009 – Rachel Siler, 23, graduated college at the top of her class…

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Testing finds traces of lead on playgrounds

Chicago Talks, March 25, 2009

Editor’s note: This story is a follow up to a series Matthew Hendrickson wrote on Chicago…

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Midwives will not receive Illinois licensure to assist in home births anytime soon

Chicago Talks, March 24, 2009

March 24, 2009 – Women choosing to give birth at home suffered a major defeat…

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Sanchez found guilty in four of seven counts of mail fraud :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

Chicago Talks, March 23, 2009

March 23, 2009 FROM SUN-TIMES STAFF REPORTS The former head of Chicago’s Streets and Sanitation…

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Bridgeport residents apprehensive about Chicago Public Library plans for ward

Chicago Talks, March 23, 2009

March 23,2009 – Johnny Veliotis, owner of the popular neighborhood liquor and fast food store,…

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Illinois business owners leery of proposal aimed at relieving costs for providing health insurance

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2009

March 18, 2009 – Illinois lawmakers are considering a state employer health care mandate that…

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City of Chicago providing $6 million for MillerCoors

Chicago Talks, March 16, 2009

Story By Steven Schnarr March 16, 2009 – On March 10, the Community Development Commission…

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City continues with plan to close mental health clinics

Chicago Talks, March 11, 2009

March 11, 2009 – Mental-health advocates and community activists made a last attempt yesterday to…

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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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