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Somali Finds Refuge in Albany Park English Class

Chicago Talks, December 25, 2009

Yasmin Mohamed, a Somali refugee living in Chicago, endured one of the globe’s greatest humanitarian…

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Chicago City Council: End Deportation of UIC Student

Chicago Talks, November 18, 2009

In a 48-to-1 vote, Chicago City Council passed a resolution Nov. 18 supporting a halt…

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Pilsen Industrial Land Retooled For Housing

Chicago Talks, August 17, 2009

By Jeanette Almada of LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program Two new affordable apartment buildings are…

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Frustration In Pilsen Over Stalled Immigration Reform

Chicago Talks, July 16, 2009

July 16, 2009 – President Obama’s  recently restated support of immigration reform received favorable reviews…

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Muslims and Misconceptions

Chicago Talks, May 27, 2009

Story By Ian Lopez Part Three: ChicagoTalks’ urban affairs series May 28, 2009 – It…

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Local Fil-Am groups push for immigration reform

Chicago Talks, May 27, 2009

Story by Albert Corvera Part Two: ChicagoTalks’ urban affairs series May 27, 2009 – Seventeen…

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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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