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Opinion: Bigots want to take back their country back

Chicago Talks, February 14, 2012

Unpatriotic bigots have threatened, insulted, and disrespected the president and first lady. Are they testing…

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Editor's Choice

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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Gov. Quinn Echoes President: Raise School Dropout Age

Chicago Talks, February 12, 2012

In his State of the Union speech, President Obama called for states to increase the…

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Community

Meeting for Proposed Artist Work/ Live Space in Bronzeville Announced

Chicago Talks, February 11, 2012

Charette n.: A focused, short-term workshop engaging diverse disciplines and interest in an effort to explore…

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Singles Take Over Valentine’s Day at the Fifth Annual Love Fest

Chicago Talks, February 10, 2012

On February 11th, Smart singles give the Hallmark holiday a geek twist at Nerds at…

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Community

Change to Spare? Change a Life: Being Homeless in Chicago

Chicago Talks, February 10, 2012

via YouTube Craig Key, 50, is homeless. He grew up on Chicago’s south side in…

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Chicago Schools Hope to See “Race To The Top” Funds

Chicago Talks, February 9, 2012

Illinois is in line to get $42.8 million of  “Race To The Top” grant money…

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Illinois Legislators Target State Prepaid College Plan

Chicago Talks, February 8, 2012

State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Hinsdale) hopes that his new legislative efforts will turn around the…

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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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