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Protesters urge Illinois senators to fight proposed Social Security cuts

Chicago Talks, April 25, 2013

With chants of, “It’s our money, not theirs,” several dozen people gathered Thursday at Federal…

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Opinion

Opinion: Who do they think they are?

Chicago Talks, April 25, 2013

Do our Representatives in Congress represent “the people” or the NRA? Ever since the 1999…

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Arts & Culture

Art=Ammo joins families in protest against gun violence in Chicago

Chicago Talks, April 19, 2013

Mothers of young victims affected by gun violence, along with Art=Ammo (Artists Against Gun Violence) came together…

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Community

Editorial: Guantanamo detainees hungering for justice

Chicago Talks, April 3, 2013

Dozens of men held indefinitely at the US prison at Guantanamo Bay are on a…

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Community

New play confronts violence in Chicago

Chicago Talks, March 23, 2013

Three months into 2013, Chicago has endured over 60 murders. Chicago citizens have voiced their…

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Community

Murray Center’s closing leaves more than 250 developmentally disabled residents with tough choice

Chicago Talks, March 7, 2013

Just like any toddler, Karen Kelly’s son can throw a powerful temper tantrum. The only…

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Editor's Choice

Best of the Web: Sequester and You

Chicago Talks, March 2, 2013

Propublica has pulled together the best of graphic and interactive ways for you to see…

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Today's Talk

Five things worth Chicagotalking about today, Feb. 18

Chicago Talks, February 18, 2013

1. Chicago continues to struggle with gun violence, and the impact of that gun violence…

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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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