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Making A Change With Design: New Hope For Gestational Diabetes

Chicago Talks, January 9, 2015

Hector Silva awoke early one spring morning to a phone call from his brother. Silva…

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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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Fashion

Eclectic Chique Puts the “Chi” in Chique

Chicago Talks, October 20, 2013

It’s hard to miss the fact that Eclectic Chique is extremely on trend. For the…

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Cowbird Stories

Creating a Fashion Movement

Chicago Talks, October 19, 2013

From a phrase to a logo, and now, to a movement, No Manches Clothing Company…

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Arts & Culture

“I’M A MIDWESTERNER” Fashion Icon Dominates the Region

Chicago Talks, April 25, 2013

[pullquote]”I DON’T LIKE TO LABEL MYSELF .”[/pullquote] From the  Midwest comes originality, creativity, and individuality in fashion…

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Fashion

Talk about Chicago fashion

Chicago Talks, October 16, 2012

Fashion Focus Chicago is upon us once again for its eighth year, and Chicagotalks will…

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Opportunities

Fashion Show for Scholarships

Chicago Talks, April 19, 2012

Every single seat was filled at the Preston Bradley Hall inside the Chicago Cultural Center with some…

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Fashion Gets a Conscience, Goes Green

Chicago Talks, February 20, 2011

Whether you think fashion is wonderful or a waste of time, this show has an…

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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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