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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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Community

Story removed by Editor

Chicago Talks, June 25, 2014

This story has been taken down from ChicagoTalks.org because of serious factual errors and instances…

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Opinion

Opinion: Who do they think they are?

Chicago Talks, April 25, 2013

Do our Representatives in Congress represent “the people” or the NRA? Ever since the 1999…

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Arts & Culture

Art=Ammo joins families in protest against gun violence in Chicago

Chicago Talks, April 19, 2013

Mothers of young victims affected by gun violence, along with Art=Ammo (Artists Against Gun Violence) came together…

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Crime

Chicago group rallies for stricter gun control laws

Chicago Talks, April 2, 2013

Dozens of people rallied in front of the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago last month…

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Community

Gun control activist: Second Amendment doesn’t trump right to life

Chicago Talks, March 4, 2013

“There’s no such thing as a law abiding gun owner,” Elliot Fineman told a class…

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Organization gives Chicago failing grade for efforts to end youth violence

Chicago Talks, February 13, 2013

On Feb. 5, The Black Star Project, a community group dedicated to improving the lives…

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Some Thoughts on the “Under the Gun” Series — Chicago Justice Project

Chicago Talks, August 16, 2011

Listen to “Under the Gun” Tracy Siska, writing for Chicago Justice Project, commends Rob Wildeboer…

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Opinion

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    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

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    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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