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Bad Credit History of Licensed Workers Could be Removed from the Public Eye

Chicago Talks, February 11, 2014

Employers could be prevented from accessing the bad credit history of licensed workers under a…

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Local Business

Little Village Chef Bets on Fast Food Quesadillas

Chicago Talks, February 3, 2014

Las Quecas, a fast-casual quesadilla eatery recently opened in Chicago marking the chain’s first unit in…

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Community

The Perfect Storm Builds at Roosevelt

Chicago Talks, November 28, 2013

One of the best kept secrets in Men’s College Basketball in the Windy City may…

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Politics is Local

Governor Quinn Announces Running Mate for 2014 Election

Chicago Talks, November 14, 2013

After interviewing a number of candidates, Gov. Pat Quinn announced last Tuesday at Hotel Allegro…

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Events

Join the Fun as Activists Celebrate Illinois Marriage Equality Victory

Chicago Talks, November 7, 2013

  Andy Thayer of the Gay Liberation Network invites gays and allies to celebrate the successful vote…

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Community

Gay Marriage Bill Celebrated in Chicago

Chicago Talks, November 6, 2013

Racheal Hansen, a bartender in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, shared the news on her Facebook page…

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Crime

Bridgeport Residents Cite Pros and Cons of the Neighborhood

Chicago Talks, October 29, 2013

Ronny Waterhouse, a 29-year-old Mexican-American, said he felt his Bridgeport neighborhood was pretty safe and…

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Editor's Choice

Governor Announces Partnership to Get Veterans Back to Work

Chicago Talks, October 16, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn (D) announced a veterans job training program Wednesday that pairs manufacturers with…

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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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