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Showdown at Whittier Elementary and La Casita in Pilsen

Chicago Talks, June 24, 2011

This is an experiment in reporting, using a tool that permits a reporter to link…

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Fosco Park Revamp Falls Short for Some Community Members

Chicago Talks, May 24, 2011

The Chicago Park District and Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd Ward) unveiled plans for a new Fosco…

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Political Activists Celebrate Pilsen and Little Village Civil Rights History

Chicago Talks, May 23, 2011

Pilsen and Little Village residents gathered last month to hear a series of panel discussions…

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Chicagoans React to New Mayor Rahm

Chicago Talks, May 15, 2011

From pensions, to parking, to putting out a good vibe, to being connected in Washington,…

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Community

Will Kirk Lead or Muddle Along with Great Lakes Issues?

Chicago Talks, May 11, 2011

Gary Wilson’s commentary should be of interest to everyone in Illinois. After all, 1/5 of…

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Local Color: Romantic Tableau CTA-Style

Chicago Talks, April 28, 2011

Anyone who rides the CTA frequently has likely come across a few sordid tales. Meetings with…

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The Cullerton Era Continues in the 38th Ward

Chicago Talks, April 11, 2011

After months of campaigning, Timothy Cullerton – who was the 38th Ward alderman appointed by…

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Addiction Treatment Providers Still Fear State Cuts

Chicago Talks, March 23, 2011

After telling 909 Illinois addiction treatment centers they would lose all funding by June 30…

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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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