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L.A.T.E. Ride 2012 Wrap-Up

Chicago Talks, July 1, 2012

Sunday as the sun was rising, riders who completed the Friends of the Parks’ L.A.T.E. Ride…

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African-American Politicians Calling for More Minority Contracts for Englewood “Flyover” Project

Chicago Talks, June 30, 2012

African-American politicians are demanding more minority participation in the $133 million Metra bridge construction project…

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Shedd Aquarium Welcomes Piquet the Dolphin

Chicago Talks, June 29, 2012

Piquet the dolphin danced gracefully through her tank at Chicago’s John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200…

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Summer Dating for Queer Nerds

Chicago Talks, June 28, 2012

Wanderlust much? Every day is a vacation day during a summer singles party inspired by…

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“Future of Transportation” Involves I-GO and You

Chicago Talks, June 27, 2012

I-GO CarSharing, Chicago’s only not-for-profit carsharing organization, is celebrating its tenth year of providing carsharing…

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Safe Summer Festival Returns to Connect Block Clubs and Citizens

Chicago Talks, June 26, 2012

The South Shore Neighborhood Network will be kicking-off their block club initiative under the theme…

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Buzzwords: Interviews with Buzz Spector

Chicago Talks, June 26, 2012

When is a house a home for writers and creative artists? When it is Sara…

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Women’s Council on Community Intercession Calls on Elected Officials for Ceasefire Funding

Chicago Talks, June 25, 2012

Women and members of an organization against violence in inner-city neighborhoods gathered Tuesday to request…

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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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