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Crime in River North

Chicago Talks, April 18, 2014

Jason Erkes says River North is a safe neighborhood, but night life brings crime to…

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Strip clubs help fund rape crisis centers

Chicago Talks, February 27, 2013

Sexual assault crisis centers can finally count on a new source of funding—strip clubs. The…

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Who’s Better at Taking Care of Business? 10th District Voters Decide

Chicago Talks, November 5, 2012

Styx front man and former Roseland resident Dennis DeYoung talks about the old neighborhood. The race for IL 10th congressional district is tight; both candidates, Rep. Robert Dold & challenger Brad Schneider take turns in the hot seat. Rick sits down with legendary filmmaker Robert Zemeckis.

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Lawndale Man Changes Statements In Court; CPD Questioned

Chicago Talks, October 31, 2012

A 24-year-old North Lawndale man said in court Monday that he was forced by a…

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CPS Issues Roundup, April 2012

Chicago Talks, April 20, 2012

CPS and CTU are battling over contracts, parents are battling  turnarounds, phase-outs and closures, and legislators are…

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Remembering MLK: Occupy the Dream

Chicago Talks, January 20, 2012

On January 15, 2012, religious leaders, civil rights activists, and elected officials from Illinois and…

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Chicago Consortium results for schools; Mixed results

Chicago Talks, September 15, 2011

A study by the University of Chicago released this week is highlighting strengths and weaknesses…

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Quinn Tries to Kill Controversial Legislative Scholarship Program

Chicago Talks, August 11, 2011

The Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday that Gov. Pat Quinn is again asking state lawmakers to…

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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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