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Che “Rhymefest” Smith Seeking Votes from Grooves to Grades

Chicago Talks, January 5, 2011

George “P-Funk” Clinton headlined a festive campaign fundraiser Tuesday night for rapper-turned-politician Che “Rhymefest” Smith,…

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Program Sparks Interests in Health Care in Morgan Park, Other Low-Income Communities

Chicago Talks, December 7, 2009

As in many low-income neighborhoods nationwide, health care access is a serious problem in Morgan…

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Gun Shots Dampen Spirits of Anti-Crime Neighborhood Group in Uptown

Chicago Talks, December 1, 2009

Despite “positive loitering” efforts by Uptown community members near the corner of Lawrence Avenue and…

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Forum discussion shines light on school-age violence, seeks solutions

Chicago Talks, May 11, 2009

May 11, 2009 – Thirty-six students have been killed in Chicago during the 2008-09 school…

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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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