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Community

City Council Committee: Increase Fine for Impersonating a City Employee

Chicago Talks, October 2, 2014

CHICAGO- Ald. Lona Lane (18th) proposed a revised ordinance Tuesday that would increase the fine…

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Editor's Choice

Humboldt Park Voters Cast Their Ballots

Chicago Talks, November 7, 2012

Curlie Mae Johnson, 63 has witnessed a lot of changes in her polling place at…

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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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Only One Austin TIF Project Completed in Decade, AustinTalks Finds

Chicago Talks, July 13, 2011

By AustinTalks Chicago’s tax-increment financing program is designed to eradicate blight, create jobs and promote…

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Alderman’s Neighbor Challenging Her in the 37th Ward

Chicago Talks, February 16, 2011

It was a question everyone else had trouble answering – except Shanika J. Finley. The Realtor,…

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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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