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Chicago Youth Punching Back

Chicago Talks, November 28, 2016

Every weekday after school lets out in Chicago’s North Lawndale area, Tyreek Jamison heads straight…

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Beyond the Game

Mayweather-Pacquiao brings Revenue but not Action

Chicago Talks, May 26, 2015

With boxing’s popularity waning, both the sport and its fans were waiting for the megafight…

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Community

Knockout’s Jessica Storch takes a new approach to women’s fitness

Chicago Talks, March 9, 2015

“Alright! It’s time for the crazy bitch round!”  yells Jessica Storch, owner of Knockout Women’s…

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Health

Kick The Calories with UFC South Loop

Chicago Talks, December 10, 2014

As the winter creeps up making running outdoors brutal, UFC gym in the South Loop…

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Golden Gloves Champ Vickie Williams Talks Sport, Cop Career

Chicago Talks, November 28, 2012

Her face contorts with every impact. The heavy bag is strapped to the wall so…

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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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