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Five things worth Chicagotalking about today, Feb. 15

Chicago Talks, February 15, 2013

1. President Barack Obama is coming to Chicago this afternoon as part of his post-State…

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Organization gives Chicago failing grade for efforts to end youth violence

Chicago Talks, February 13, 2013

On Feb. 5, The Black Star Project, a community group dedicated to improving the lives…

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Community

Chicago suffers deadliest January in more than a decade

Chicago Talks, January 31, 2013

This month has been the deadliest January in Chicago since 2002, a year that ended…

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Community

R.A.G.E. invites Greater Englewood Village to meeting at Ogden Park

Chicago Talks, January 11, 2013

The Englewood community group Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) is seeking citizens looking to improve…

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Election2012

African Americans Voting For Obama: Skin Color or Credentials?

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012

On election night, five African Americans shared their views on whether it is fair to…

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Editor's Choice

Economy: Fiscal Cliff Looming Over Illinois Lawmakers

Chicago Talks, November 21, 2012

The package of tax increases and spending cuts known as the ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ takes effect…

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Romney and Obama Voters Both Turn Out in Tinley Park

Chicago Talks, November 7, 2012

Helen B. Sandidge School, at 16600 66th Avenue in Tinley Park, not far from the…

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Election Judge Discusses How Boundary Changes Impact Voting

Chicago Talks, November 6, 2012
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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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