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Feature

Andersonville decks the halls with illuminating holiday displays

Samantha Ho, December 23, 2023May 17, 2025

In Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, the light poles are wrapped in twinkle lights and storefronts are…

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Opinion

Opinion: Thanksgiving holiday travel—the pandemic’s next big spike

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Eight months into the pandemic, the upcoming holidays might seem like a reprieve from the…

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Community

Christkindlmarket Chicago Prides Itself on Consistency

Chicago Talks, December 16, 2015

Retired schoolteacher Ruth Hosek enjoyed her sumptuous potato pancakes at a small stand-up table in…

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Community

Tis the Season to Avoid Raw Meat

Chicago Talks, December 18, 2014

The holiday season encourages nostalgia and makes mouths water for traditional dishes. Megan Buckles wrote about some…

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Editor's Choice

German Market Lights Up Chicago’s Daley Center

Chicago Talks, December 4, 2013

A look at an afternoon at the Christkindle market in downtown Chicago through a collection of Vine and Instagram videos captured by journalism students @CCCJournalism.

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Just for Fun

Chicagoans Speak Out About Shopping on Thanksgiving

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2013

From Christkindlemarket in Chicago, we see what people are thinking about Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and rushing the season.

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Events

Columbus Day Parade: Cold Air, Excited Crowd

Chicago Talks, October 17, 2013

The fall breeze is finally showing off among these Italian flags. This year’s Columbus Day…

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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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    by Cynthia Alaniz
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    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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