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Ukrainian citizens in Chicago continue to cope two years into conflicts abroad with Russia

Madison Blancas, March 21, 2024October 8, 2024

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, many Ukrainian Americans in Chicago feel helpless. As…

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Arts and Culture

Beyoncé’s new country music sparks mix of praise, criticism among Chicagoans

Chicago Talks, March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

On Feb. 11, singer, songwriter and businesswoman Beyoncé released her songs “Texas Hold ‘Em” and…

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Chicago residents react to city’s ceasefire resolution for Gaza

Chicago Talks, March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

Chicago’s Jan. 24 resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was voted 23-23 on the…

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Arts and Culture

Destin Conrad brings a frenzied display of ‘LUV N DEVOTION’ to the House of Blues

Avery Heeringa, March 13, 2024July 16, 2024

The R&B singer’s performance brought plenty of smooth singing, but was diverted by minor (but consequential) technical disorder.

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Feature

The unpredictable photography career of John Starks 

Chicago Talks, March 8, 2024March 7, 2024

John Starks, one of four full-time photographers for the Daily Herald since 1997, has covered…

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Arts and Culture

Ryan Beatty brings his almost-holy sonic reveries to Thalia Hall

Avery Heeringa, March 5, 2024July 16, 2024

The singer-songwriter cascaded through his catalog in a syrupy sweet manner, elevating his music with stirring live renditions.

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Arts and Culture

Chicago artist gives his past work a re-up in ‘Re: Chaos W/ Care’

Avery Heeringa, March 1, 2024August 2, 2024

Oscar Joyo talks artistic style, identity and his upcoming show at A Very Serious Gallery.

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Arts and Culture

Review: ‘The Folded Map’ at the MoCP displays an astonishing sense of community

Samantha Ho, February 22, 2024May 17, 2025

The “Art, Activism, Policy, Power: Folded Map” exhibition at the Columbia College Chicago Community Engagement…

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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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