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New Military Academy for Logan Square

Chicago Talks, October 31, 2014

Despite the complaints of Logan Square residents, teachers and students, Ald. Roberto Maldonado (26th) and…

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Education & Schools Van

Aramark’s Sanitation, Safety Standards Questioned at Chicago Board of Education Meeting

Chicago Talks, October 2, 2014

A child got sick during class and vomited on the classroom carpet. No big deal,…

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Community

Englewood School Repurposing, So Fresh Saturdays and More RAGE Updates!

Chicago Talks, September 5, 2014

Englewood School Repurposing Update In case you were wondering what is happening with all the…

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Politics is Local

Opinion: Race for Mayor, Sizing up the Challengers from A to P

Chicago Talks, May 26, 2014

Chatter in Chicago urban communities is about replacing Mayor Rahm Emanuel in the coming 2015…

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Community

James G. Blaine budget cuts challenge school culture, practices

Chicago Talks, May 8, 2014

James G. Blaine school. Photo from Patch. James G. Blaine Elementary School in the Lakeview…

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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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Community

Community Relieved that Mahalia Jackson School Staying Open

Chicago Talks, June 17, 2013

Danzel Lucas remembers exactly where he was when he got the news a few weeks…

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Community

Lane Tech students take a stand against censorship

Chicago Talks, March 16, 2013

On Friday, students and faculty from Lane Tech College Prep gathered in front of the…

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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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