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CAPS wrap: Kenwood residents learn ways to fight crime

Chicago Talks, April 10, 2013

Residents in the Kenwood area learned more details at a recent CAPS meeting about the…

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CAPS wrap: Police warn Douglas residents about criminals who target elderly, increase in cell phone snatches

Chicago Talks, March 19, 2013

Chicago police officers warned elderly residents in the Douglas neighborhood on the South Side not…

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Citizens Question Police About Prostitution, Priorities In 23rd Ward

Chicago Talks, November 29, 2011

Prostitution is once again on the rise between in Beat 814, between 43rd and 55th St., according to Beat Facilitator Holly Petroschuk.

According to Petroschuk, prostitution is a continuing problem in the community and has been for a while. The problem died down but now it is an issue again, Petroschuk told attendees at a CAPS meeting.

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Steal a Deal at Wicker Park’s Sidewalk Sale

Chicago Talks, July 22, 2011

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Presents Summer Sizzle Sidewalk Sale July 23-24th from 11 a.m….

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Crime Advisory from the 2nd Ward

Chicago Talks, July 16, 2011

From Ald. Fioretti’s email: As Chicago Police are questioning three suspects in these crimes, they continue…

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Wicker Park Residents Voice Concerns Over Homeless And Graffiti

Chicago Talks, June 14, 2011

Wicker Park residents told police last month that they are tired of being harassed by…

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Aldermen “Raise the Bar” For Bucktown and Wicker Park

Chicago Talks, June 12, 2011

Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st Ward) and Ald. Scott Waguespack (32rd Ward) told Wicker Park…

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Chicago Housing Authority’s Co-Ed Softball Team in the Playoffs

Chicago Talks, August 4, 2010

UPDATE:  Seward Park Takes First Windy City Sluggers Softball Championship Title Since mid-summer, eight city…

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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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