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Tag: Gov. Pat Quinn

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Quinn and Rauner March in China’s National Day Parade

Chicago Talks, October 1, 2014

China’s National Day was Sept. 28, and there was a parade in Chinatown to celebrate….

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New 2012 Budget Approach Leaves Illinois Arts Organizations In Fiscal Limbo

Chicago Talks, March 9, 2011

For Illinois arts organizations, there’s some good news and some bad news in Gov. Pat Quinn’s new 2012 budget proposal.

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Battle Over Peotone Airport Still Going

Chicago Talks, March 7, 2011

As Gov. Pat Quinn announced his plan to start construction on Chicago’s third airport in…

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Community

Affordable Units added to Rosa Parks Apartments in West Humboldt Park

Chicago Talks, July 7, 2010

A news report from Ed Finkel, New Communities Program Ninety-four low-income families have begun moving…

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Advocates Hope Change in New Law Will Save More Abandoned Babies

Chicago Talks, October 23, 2009

A new Illinois law that will extend the time a women has to legally abandon…

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Elev8 Schools Threatened by State Budget Crisis

Chicago Talks, July 2, 2009

By Maureen Kelleher/LISC Chicago July 2, 2009 – Like the rest of the nation, Illinois…

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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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