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News

Emanuel’s final city budget moves to vote after midterm elections

Chicago Talks, November 8, 2018November 9, 2018

Following the excitement of Tuesday’s midterm election, aldermen pushed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2019 city budget…

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Community

State Democrats decide against overrule of Rauner’s gun law veto

Chicago Talks, April 26, 2018July 25, 2018

Like many mothers, Englewood resident Deja Williams was worried by the news of the Parkland, Florida…

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Labor

Intense negotiations to change details of the workers’ compensation reform bill

Chicago Talks, May 3, 2017

A week after the proposed state pension cuts failed to pick up the Republican votes…

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Politics is Local

Illinois Lawmakers Want to Honor Obama

Chicago Talks, April 6, 2017

Illinois lawmakers want to give former President Barack Obama his due. Two bills pending in…

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Education & Schools

Special funds targeted as lawmakers scramble for money during state budget stalemate

Chicago Talks, April 29, 2016

George Tinkham has been a motorcycle enthusiast for more than 30 years. Last month, the Springfield…

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Labor

Labor activists: Union fight in Illinois mirrors Wisconsin

Chicago Talks, March 22, 2016

With negotiations between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal…

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Education & Schools

Retired teachers speak out against health Insurance program cuts

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2016

SPRINGFIELD –The only thing many retirees would like to worry about after decades of working…

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Education & Schools

Illinois vets can earn college credit through military experience

Chicago Talks, March 11, 2016

Veterans in Illinois will have the opportunity to apply their military training and expertise to…

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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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