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China’s historical Terracotta Warriors comes to Field Museum

Chicago Talks, May 2, 2016

China’s First Emperor and his Terracotta Warriors is a featured exhibit running through January at…

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Community

Prairie Avenue District talks landmark relocation, new DePaul arena

Chicago Talks, December 17, 2014

Walking down South Prairie Avenue, tourists and locals used to be surrounded with a peaceful…

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Timeline of Missing Austin Resident Yasmin Acree

Chicago Talks, October 26, 2012

Family and friends gathered Oct. 25 to honor the missing West Side girl’s 20th birthday. The award for information about her whereabouts has been raised to $10,000. Her family is still looking for answers.

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Editor's Choice

Teachers Answer: What are the Most Important Issue of the CTU Strike (VIDEO)

Chicago Talks, September 20, 2012

At the Union Park rally on September 15, 2012, members of the Chicago Teachers Union…

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Tour Chicago Melting Pot Neighborhoods by Bike

Chicago Talks, August 4, 2012

Melting Pots: Then and Now Sunday, August 5, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. From Chinatown to the…

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Remembering MLK: Occupy the Dream

Chicago Talks, January 20, 2012

On January 15, 2012, religious leaders, civil rights activists, and elected officials from Illinois and…

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Are Your Political Opinions Fact-Based? Test Yourself and See

Chicago Talks, September 17, 2011

Celebrate Constitution Day,  September 16, with some new educational games, videos, and activities for people of…

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Global Waterkeepers Eye Sewage, Infrastructure Problems in Great Lakes

Chicago Talks, June 21, 2011

Each year, billions of gallons of untreated sewage pour into the Great Lakes, polluting water…

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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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