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Across the Country, Neighborhoods Gather, Celebrate National Night Out

Chicago Talks, August 9, 2013

In theory, National Night Out sounds a little strange — encourage thousands of residents, in…

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Biking

Bike Tour of Forest Glen this Saturday

Chicago Talks, August 9, 2013

Take a bike tour of Forest Glen, with Lee Diamond. Lee’s tours are fun. The…

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Community

Opinion: How to Turn a Moment into a Movement

Chicago Talks, August 8, 2013

After hearing the constant coverage from various media outlets about the Trayvon Martin case, I…

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Community

Researching Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products

Chicago Talks, August 8, 2013

A timely new study of chemical hazards in picnic products sold at top ten national…

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Events

Wind Down Wednesdays Free or Paid

Chicago Talks, August 5, 2013

Wind Down Wednesdays at Navy Piercomes in a free and or paid version. Choose the…

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Local Business

Wrigleyville Businesses Relieved Cubs Will Remain on North Side

Chicago Talks, August 3, 2013

There’s relief among businesses in Wrigleyville now that the Cubs have reached an agreement with…

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Arts & Culture

Here’s a Look at Lollapalooza as it Gets Underway

Chicago Talks, August 2, 2013

This is an experiment with a new storytelling program called Brickflow. It draws from Instagram,…

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Community

Lakeview Residents Voice Concerns About Safety

Chicago Talks, August 1, 2013

About 40 concerned local residents and police officers met earlier this month to discuss robberies…

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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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