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Tag: Homelessness

Unique holiday gift sale on Sunday will benefit homeless

Chicago Talks, December 10, 2010

With the holidays fast approaching, many have shopping on the mind. While malls and department…

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StreetWise, A Job Opportunity for Homeless, Unemployed

Chicago Talks, June 4, 2010

Back in the early 1990’s, Greg Pritchett was incarcerated on a drug charge. After being…

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Lakeview Hotel Disrupts Local Businesses

Chicago Talks, May 24, 2010

When Mary Anne Barfield opens her business, B&K Office and Art, in Lakeview, strangers usually…

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Controversial Hate Crime Bill Would Protect Homeless, Veterans

Chicago Talks, March 22, 2010

Facing dire economic times and dwindling resources, more people are not only becoming homeless –…

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“Blood Alley” Still a Problem in Uptown

Chicago Talks, November 26, 2009

Police and business owners in Uptown recently joined forces to develop a strategy to clean…

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Lakeview Group Celebrates Work With Police, Housing and Health

Chicago Talks, August 20, 2008

Story by: Corneal Westbrooks August 20, 2008 – The  theme of  the night was,  “people,…

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Chicago homeless sell coffee

Chicago Talks, March 19, 2007

Submitted on Mon, 03/19/2007 – 13:03. Story by Aisha Qidwae The Chicago Coalition for the…

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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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  • 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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