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Justice

Illinois New Eavesdropping Law Still Trouble for Citizens?

Chicago Talks, January 21, 2015

ChicagoTalks followed the story of artist and free speech activist Chris Drew from his arrest…

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Community

Free Speech Documentary in Logan Square

Chicago Talks, October 21, 2014

Deanna Isaacs, staff writer for the Chicago Reader, wrote about artist-activist Chris Drew and the documentary by Nancy…

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Politics is Local

Film Premiere Recalls Street Artist Who Fought Illinois Eavesdropping Law

Chicago Talks, September 29, 2014

You can attend the Chicago Premiere of an Indie feature documentary film that was made…

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Arts & Culture

Chicago street artist’s struggle continues

Chicago Talks, May 5, 2013

On May 7th,  at 11 a.m. in front of Macy’s on State St., artists and…

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Community

Chris Drew- An Activist Passes; His Work and Case Continue

Chicago Talks, May 9, 2012

Free speech didn’t die this week, but one of its defenders did. Chris Drew , street…

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Editor's Choice

Occupy Chicago Kicks Off Spring Protests

Chicago Talks, April 1, 2012

Chicago marchers– including community organizations and unions– came out in full force downtown March 20…

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Editor's Choice

Smart Phone Use a Threat to Your Freedom in Illinois

Chicago Talks, February 7, 2011

Are Cameras the New Guns? asks a recent story in Gizmodo. According to the story,…

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Editor's Choice

Free Speech “Trials” Continue for Arts Activist

Chicago Talks, July 28, 2010

Update on this story: Chris Drew will be back in court at 26th and California,…

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Opinion

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    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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