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Growing Up: Vertical Farming Takes Root in Chicago

Chicago Talks, January 4, 2011

During a Saturday afternoon in November, three volunteers at The Plant Chicago were busy busting…

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Sprawl, Climate Change, Carp Control Hinder Chicago Sewer Overflow Solution

Chicago Talks, December 20, 2010

The city is aggressively looking for ways to keep rainwater from entering the sanitary sewer…

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Logan Square Shared-Use Kitchen Wins Appeal Against City

Chicago Talks, December 17, 2010

When you walk into Logan Square Kitchen, near Milwaukee and California avenues, you won’t see…

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Greenbuild 2010 Brings Construction Pros to Town

Chicago Talks, November 14, 2010

Greenbuild is a conference for the construction industry, but its arrival in Chicago suggests some…

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Editor's Choice

Ride On, and On, as Illinois gets Funding for Bike Lanes and More

Chicago Talks, November 13, 2010

The Active Transportation Alliance — Chicagoland’s nonprofit biking, walking and transit advocacy organization — commends…

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Chicago Commended for Action on Climate Change

Chicago Talks, November 11, 2010

By Marsha Shields Chicago’s handling of crime and education may, to some, leave much to…

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Community

Time for Words for Water

Chicago Talks, October 18, 2010

Blog Action Day 2010 is Oct. 15. The issue this year is “water.” It is…

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Greentown Conference Comes to Columbia: Oct. 13 & 14 » Student News – Columbia College Chicago

Chicago Talks, October 11, 2010

Columbia College Chicago will host GreenTown: The Future of Community starting Wednesday, Oct. 13 with…

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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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