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A Conversation With

A conversation with: Head clerk of a Chicago Public Library, Vida Baleckaitis  

Chicago Talks, May 16, 2023May 15, 2023

Vida Veronica Baleckaitis, born and raised in Chicago, is the head clerk at the Garfield…

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Just for Fun

Teens: Stand Up For Banned & Challenged Books At Steppenwolf Theater

Chicago Talks, October 8, 2012

In The Book Thief, the fall 2012 selection for One Book, One Chicago, books are…

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Editor's Choice

Street Art and Graffiti Get a Serious Read at Harold Washington Library

Chicago Talks, July 6, 2012

Chicago street artists Brooks Golden and Nice–One have had a long and varied history producing artwork for display in the public…

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Community

Jobs’ death bites Chicago Apple

Chicago Talks, October 7, 2011

Chicago mourned the death of Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder and former chief executive officer who…

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Money Tight? Get Smart

Chicago Talks, August 6, 2011

Chicago Publis Library and the  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago are presenting a series of…

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Chicago Libraries Offer Resources to Help Future Business Owners

Chicago Talks, June 19, 2010

Image via Wikipedia The Chicago Public Library has resources to not only help get your…

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Northwest Side to Get Another Library As West Side Fights to Keep Branches Open

Chicago Talks, September 24, 2009

One of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Chicago will start work on a third public library…

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Bridgeport residents apprehensive about Chicago Public Library plans for ward

Chicago Talks, March 23, 2009

March 23,2009 – Johnny Veliotis, owner of the popular neighborhood liquor and fast food store,…

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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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