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Walmart Warehouse Workers Protest Poor Working Conditions

Chicago Talks, October 12, 2012

A regional warehouse rights movement made its way to Chicago on Friday when a protest…

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Community

Austin Residents Look For Hope, Encourage Unity To Revive Community

Chicago Talks, October 8, 2012

Austin looks for a solution – area leaders and advocates say – that doesn’t just depend on increased police presence, but relies on community organizing for equitable distribution of resources; better schools and adult education and workforce preparation; changes in juvenile justice; community centers and youth programs and creating an environment that can give residents hope.

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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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Arts & Culture

Opening Reception: Jan Tichy Curates MoCP Collection

Chicago Talks, October 6, 2012

Check out the opening reception celebrating 1979:1 – 2012:21: Jan Tichy Works on Thursday, Oct. 11, from…

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Chicago Aldermen Call For Increased Oversight Of Police

Chicago Talks, October 5, 2012

After voting to approve $3.765 million to settle lawsuits with two victims of police misconduct,…

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Wicker Park, Energetic At Night, Slow Start In The Mornings

Chicago Talks, October 5, 2012

Closed gates and barren streets are the backdrop to the morning scene of Wicker Park,…

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CAN-TV Focus on the Ever-Changing CHA Plan for Transformation

Chicago Talks, October 2, 2012

On CAN TV’s Chicago Newsroom this week, they took a look at the CHA’s Plan for Transformation. Barbara…

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Unique Look At Capitalism, Socialism And Economic Democracy

Chicago Talks, September 30, 2012

The Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela is evolving to find an appropriate socialism for the 21st…

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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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