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Parents end sit-in after promised meeting with education officials

Chicago Talks, February 20, 2012

Between 60 and 100 parents and protesters left  Brian Piccolo Elementary Specialty School Saturday afternoon…

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Social Media in Uptown: Pros and Cons

Chicago Talks, February 19, 2012

In a digital age, over one billion people have turned to social media, either in…

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Lawmakers looking to crack down on metal thieves

Chicago Talks, February 18, 2012

Ernie Runyon, a farmer outside Pekin, is one of many residents in Illinois who’s been…

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Review: A Slice of Heaven (and Hell) at LUMA

Chicago Talks, February 17, 2012

Whether you’re a believer or not, HEAVEN+HELL, a thoughtfully crafted exhibit that runs through June…

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Ald. Rick Munoz’ Free Speech and Protection of Press Ordinance

Chicago Talks, February 16, 2012

On Feb. 13, Ald. Rick Munoz of the 22nd Ward introduced the Free Speech and…

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Community

Read/Write Library Features First Open Mic Reading Night

Chicago Talks, February 16, 2012

Chicagotalks has written about the Read/Write library, most recently about its move to a new…

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Social Media Used for Social Good in Uptown

Chicago Talks, February 16, 2012

Income disparities seem to appear less distinct when it comes to communicating through social media….

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Social Media Helps Uptown Residents Stay Safe, Knowledgeable

Chicago Talks, February 14, 2012

In Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, Donte Gilliam was walking to his job with the CTA when…

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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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