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Soul Food in the City: Bronzeville’s Mama Lou’s

Chicago Talks, May 23, 2014

Mama Lou’s Comfort Kitchen, located in Chicago’s “Black Metropolis” known as Bronzeville, is in its…

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Growing Station Community Garden in Pilsen focuses on water conservation

Chicago Talks, April 4, 2013

For the past two years, every April through September, 63 year-old Carlos Nunez, has been…

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Community

Water funding may impact future community gardening

Chicago Talks, April 16, 2012

The Austin Green Team gardening group may have to start paying for water previously provided by…

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Zine-Making Workshop for DIY Columbia Students

Chicago Talks, January 29, 2012

Interested in making zines? Not quite sure what they are? Do you love cookies? If…

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Daddy-O’s: A Taste of Jamaica

Chicago Talks, December 26, 2011

For a change, get a taste of the islands with this story about Daddy-O’s bringing a taste of Jamaica to the South Side. You can get an eye-full with the slideshow.

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Honest Meal Project at Green City Market

Chicago Talks, September 9, 2011

Looking to lose weight the healthy way? Kendall College chef-instructor Dana Cox will tell you…

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Molly’s Cupcakes

Chicago Talks, August 15, 2008

by Alexandra Sheckler August 15, 2008 – Nearly everywhere you turn you’re facing another copycat…

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Boomerang Kids

Chicago Talks, July 9, 2008

by Rita Boland Ray Rondinelli turned 27 in December. He lives at home with his…

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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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