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Arts and Culture

A dance group that is out of this world

Chicago Talks, May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

Michaela Reese, Daisy Yanez and Jasmin Rios might not seem like K-pop stars. But when…

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Community

Vacant Buildings in 17th Ward are Impacting Residents’ Quality of Life

Chicago Talks, December 17, 2014

Doors boarded up with plywood, stamped with graffiti and gang signs. Porches clinging to the…

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Three Set To Challenge Heir For 33rd Ward Alderman

Chicago Talks, November 29, 2014

Three candidates have met Monday’s deadline to file petitions challenging 33rd Ward Ald. Deb Mell,…

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Crime

Harder to Stay Safe Online These Days

Chicago Talks, October 5, 2014

Ken Melvoin-Berg, a Chicago-based TV producer, said his Xbox account was hacked on Christmas day…

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Columbia College Students Pay Out of Pocket for summer CTA

Chicago Talks, June 17, 2014

Columbia College Chicago does not offer a discounted transit card to students taking summer courses,…

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Beyond the Game

High school sports a life passion for Mike Clark

Chicago Talks, April 29, 2014

His colleagues describe him as having a really good work ethic. They see him as…

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Community

Co-Owners at Alcala’s Boutique Steal the Show

Chicago Talks, March 14, 2014

Ukrainian Village is full of friendly people and fun shops, but none friendlier and more…

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Community

Rip the runway with Dime Child Foundation

Chicago Talks, May 23, 2013

Warnita Taylor uses the fashion runway to raise money for college students. Taylor started 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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