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Justice

Illinois New Eavesdropping Law Still Trouble for Citizens?

Chicago Talks, January 21, 2015

ChicagoTalks followed the story of artist and free speech activist Chris Drew from his arrest…

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Community

A Meeting of the Minds

Chicago Talks, January 18, 2015

“He’s all about the back door and not drawing attention to himself because it’s kind…

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Paint, Punk Rock and Perseverance: A Local Artist’s Journey With Epilepsy

Chicago Talks, January 18, 2015

A metal bird cage rests upon a woman’s head, her bare chest exposed, a wink…

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Arts & Culture

Don’t Miss This Free Maker Fair and Party

Chicago Talks, January 12, 2015

Don’t miss Chicago City of Learning’s FREE Maker Party, where young people from ages 4…

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Community

Recipe for Good Health in 2015

Chicago Talks, January 12, 2015

Here’s a reminder from the White House. If you are covered already, you can use…

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Gender & Race

WOW Looks for Bending Gender Balance in City Hall

Chicago Talks, January 10, 2015

Former ChicagoTalks reporter and editor Ellyn Fortino reports that a new Chicago organization, Women Organizing Women…

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Events

Alley + Art = More Money for Local Businesses

Chicago Talks, January 9, 2015

What do you think of alleys? Many of them are dirty, hidden, unsavory spaces, but…

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Editor's Choice

Making A Change With Design: New Hope For Gestational Diabetes

Chicago Talks, January 9, 2015

Hector Silva awoke early one spring morning to a phone call from his brother. Silva…

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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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