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Feature

Mary Mitchell’s career of advocacy

Greer Stewart, May 6, 2024October 8, 2024

In journalism, there exist individuals who transcend the boundaries of conventional reporting, with storytelling that…

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Education & Schools

Howard University current students, alumni filled with ‘school pride’ as Kamala Harris makes history

Chicago Talks, March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Students from historically Black colleges and universities, also known as HBCUs, take immense pride coming…

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Community

Students with special needs hit most by CPS’ troubled finances

Chicago Talks, October 13, 2016

Chicago Public Schools parents and officials questioned the way special education was funded by CPS…

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Editor's Choice

Surviving the criminal court beat with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Rummana Hussain

Chicago Talks, April 6, 2016

The room is small, dusty and full of paperwork. The chairs are plain and look…

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Crime

Frank Main Talks Ethics and Journalism

Chicago Talks, November 5, 2015

Chicago Sun-Times crime reporter Frank Main was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2011 for a…

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Beyond the Game

High school sports a life passion for Mike Clark

Chicago Talks, April 29, 2014

His colleagues describe him as having a really good work ethic. They see him as…

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Community

Chicago Public Schools Review Disciplinary Policies

Chicago Talks, March 10, 2014

Students are expelled more often in Chicago’s privately run charter schools than in district schools,…

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Arts & Culture

Profile of Career Change: Thomas Conner

Chicago Talks, November 13, 2013

Pop Music Critic Thomas Conner has had his fill of the journalism world, and he…

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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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