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Homelessness on the rise in Illinois

Chicago Talks, February 2, 2009

Feb. 2, 2009 – Homeless shelters around the state are facing increased demand, according to…

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Bronzeville residents discuss safety concerns, learn about new communication program

Chicago Talks, January 30, 2009

Jan. 30, 2008 – Problems with prostitution, improving the neighborhood’s quality of life and a…

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Who will replace Rahm Emmanuel in the 5th District? Democrats vie for the job. Get Involved.

Chicago Talks, January 30, 2009

Jan. 30, 2008 – Rahm Emanuel has resigned from Congress to become President Obama's Chief…

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Parents and activists continue to protest Mayor Daley’s CPS CEO appointment

Chicago Talks, January 28, 2009

Jan. 29, 2009 – Newly-appointed Chicago Public Schools’ CEO Ron Huberman faced a litany of…

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Chicago Bucket Boys

Chicago Talks, January 28, 2009

Jan. 28, 2009 Chicago Bucket Boys from Nick Orichuia on Vimeo. Categories: Art & Entertainment…

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Proposed stimulus bill blocks funds for Blago

Chicago Talks, January 27, 2009

Editors note: This story was originally printed on www.propublica.org on Jan. 26, 2009. Story by…

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Evictions pile up, affordable rental housing dries up in Chicago

Chicago Talks, January 26, 2009

Jan. 26, 2009 Story by John McCarron of LISC/Chicago Ordinarily, Michelle Winding tries to help…

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New student-created play about home loss to premiere Saturday at Free Street Theater

Chicago Talks, January 23, 2009

Jan. 23, 2009 Story by Araceli Arroyo Drawing from their own personal life challenges, teenagers…

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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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