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Community

Current HIV programs leave key populations underserved

Chicago Talks, September 9, 2016

Although the number of new HIV cases have declined, there is still much work to…

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Community

Chicago Department of Public Health hosts end-of-the-year flu shot clinics

Chicago Talks, December 11, 2014

Residents of the 19th ward and surrounding areas sat in a small ward office room…

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Community

Mental Health Patients Demand a Doctor

Chicago Talks, November 17, 2014

Mental health activists and patients descended upon the Chicago Department of Public Health and the…

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Children In Englewood Not Getting Tested for Lead Poisoning

Chicago Talks, March 28, 2011

Patricia Robinson thought her 2-year-old son’s obsession with driving his toy cars in the window…

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Despite Relative Wealth of Neighborhood, Lakeview Group Says Free Health Clinic is Needed by Many Residents

Chicago Talks, November 30, 2009

One Lakeview neighborhood organization hopes to open a free health care clinic in the North…

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Chicago Day Cares Could Face Stricter Standards

Chicago Talks, October 26, 2009

Fewer kids may spend their days sipping sugary juice and lounging in front of “Blue’s…

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Residents concerned as more mental health clinics are in jeopardy

Chicago Talks, April 29, 2009

Story by: Sarah Riordan April 29, 2009 – Englewood resident Rachel Fallon has easy access…

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Mental health supporters hold sit-in at City Hall

Chicago Talks, April 7, 2009

April 7, 2008 – Community activists held a protest and sit-in at City Hall Monday…

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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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