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Gang Activity on the Rise in Portage Park

Chicago Talks, April 1, 2010

We may be far removed from the days of Al Capone, but the Chicago of…

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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

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

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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