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Some See Silver Lining in Park National Bank Cloud

Chicago Talks, March 13, 2010

No matter what the outcome in the Park National Bank seizure, the situation has broken…

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Bill May Reign in Employer Credit Checks

Chicago Talks, March 3, 2010

Bad credit? No credit? No problem. With Illinois’ unemployment rate at a staggering 11 percent,…

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Schools’ Work-Study Program Offers Unique Glimpse Into Corporate World

Chicago Talks, January 21, 2010

Instead of toting her backpack to school on Friday mornings, high school sophomore Kyara Lee…

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Paid Apprenticeship for Teens Offers a Challenge and a Check

Chicago Talks, January 5, 2010

Are you an aspiring Writer, Actor, Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Talk Show Host, Recording Engineer,…

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Students Press Elected Officials for More Employment Opportunities at Youth Town Hall

Chicago Talks, November 18, 2009

Sentra Lamon went on what she calls a “job-hunting blitz” a month ago. The Kenwood…

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Governor to Join Hotel Picket

Chicago Talks, June 15, 2009

By Curtis Black of Community Media Workshop June 15, 2009 – Gov. Pat Quinn will…

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ChicagoTalks Profile: All Dogs Welcome for this Animal Rescuer

Chicago Talks, May 8, 2009

Story by: Elida Coseri May 8, 2009 – Driving back to Chicago from Joliet, Ill.,…

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Homeless would receive fee waiver for state ID cards

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2009

May 1, 2009 – For two years, Caroline Baumann lived with a simple predicament. Without…

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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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