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Latin American restaurants let Chicagoans travel globe in less than three miles

Chicago Talks, April 10, 2013

Since its founding in 1833, Chicago has been a final destination for “American dream” seekers…

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Arts & Culture

Artist Turns Passion, Hobby into a Business

Chicago Talks, January 8, 2013

When Nora Nieves was a 13-year-old girl in Puerto Rico, she started making handmade jewelry…

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Daddy-O’s: A Taste of Jamaica

Chicago Talks, December 26, 2011

For a change, get a taste of the islands with this story about Daddy-O’s bringing a taste of Jamaica to the South Side. You can get an eye-full with the slideshow.

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Septet from Suriname Swinging Around Chicago

Chicago Talks, October 19, 2009

Chicago music fans will have three opportunities to experience live world music this week as…

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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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