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Election 2012 Coverage from Columbia College Chicago

Chicago Talks, November 6, 2012

Listen to WCRX live election coverage beginning at 7 p.m.          Get…

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Editor's Choice

Who’s Better at Taking Care of Business? 10th District Voters Decide

Chicago Talks, November 5, 2012

Styx front man and former Roseland resident Dennis DeYoung talks about the old neighborhood. The race for IL 10th congressional district is tight; both candidates, Rep. Robert Dold & challenger Brad Schneider take turns in the hot seat. Rick sits down with legendary filmmaker Robert Zemeckis.

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Biden Appeals To Middle Class In Oshkosh, Plugs Early Voting

Chicago Talks, October 30, 2012

Adele Parks is a high school student from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Generally on a Friday morning…

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Timeline of Missing Austin Resident Yasmin Acree

Chicago Talks, October 26, 2012

Family and friends gathered Oct. 25 to honor the missing West Side girl’s 20th birthday. The award for information about her whereabouts has been raised to $10,000. Her family is still looking for answers.

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Voters Watch Second Presidential Debate at Viewing Parties Across City

Chicago Talks, October 17, 2012

Chicagoans eagerly tuned into the second presidential debate between President Obama and GOP challenger Mitt…

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Non-Profit Professionals Watch Presidential Debate in Lincoln Square

Chicago Talks, October 17, 2012

Around 70 people from many parts of the non-profit sector sipped drinks, munched burgers, and…

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Logan Square Voters Cheered By Debate Outcome

Chicago Talks, October 17, 2012

It didn’t take long before Jason Pretchel walked out of Cole’s Bar in Logan Square…

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Chicago Republicans Turn Out to View Debate

Chicago Talks, October 17, 2012

The streets in Rogers Park were quiet yesterday evening, but inside the Mayne Stage Theater,…

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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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