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Behind the scenes at Morkes Chocolates in Huntley, Illinois.

JoElla Malmquist, March 12, 2026June 15, 2026

At Morkes Chocolates in Huntley, Illinois, the work of making candy and seasonal treats is…

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News

Public reacts to Jimmy Kimmel being taken off the air

Andrew Willigman, February 25, 2026June 15, 2026

  When late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air following controversial comments, a…

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Arts and Culture

Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up brings a rural theme to an urban neighborhood 

Andrew Willigman, February 24, 2026June 19, 2026
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Newsbeat

New Cosmo mascot could represent diversity, build school spirit, say students 

CJClaypoole, February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

By Arely Martinez-Franco, Mia Kittl, LaShone Jones, Ashy Genchi, CJ Young, Mia Zerfas, Mirah Tulley,…

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Feature

The Educator Who Listened: Mariah Nichelle’s Mental Health Mission

Shawn Katz, May 1, 2025April 30, 2025

Mariah Nichelle’s journey from teaching to becoming a dean and now working at a mental…

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Chicagoland

Protesters Come Together to Take Over Downtown Chicago for ‘Hands Off!’

Malik Gamble, April 16, 2025

Groups of people crowded out onto the platform of the Red Line’s Lake station. While…

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Arts and Culture

A Thrift Fix Up with Picture Perfect

Sam Mosquera, April 9, 2025

On Feb. 7, members of the Picture Perfect modeling club unpacked several boxes of secondhand…

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Arts & Culture

Chicago Punk Bands Come Together For Immigrants

Carlos Alanis-Avila, March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Chicago Punk Bands Come Together For Immigrants By Carlos Alanis-Avila A small but crowded basement,…

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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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