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Arts & Culture

Chicago Punk Bands Come Together For Immigrants

Carlos Alanis-Avila, March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Chicago Punk Bands Come Together For Immigrants By Carlos Alanis-Avila A small but crowded basement,…

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Community

Pilsen community reacts to presidential election results

Chicago Talks, November 12, 2016

Members of Chicago’s Pilsen community expressed their distaste in newly-elected Donald Trump the day after…

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Politics is Local

Executive Action Gets Reaction at Home

Chicago Talks, November 26, 2014

Just how tough are things for President Barack Obama? At an event he was heckled…

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Community

Gutierrez Demands Obama to take Action on Immigration

Chicago Talks, November 11, 2014

A day after Republicans wrested control of the U.S. Senate from Democratic hands, proponents of…

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Community

Reaching Out: Immigration Group Provides Support to Community

Chicago Talks, November 28, 2013

Tears filled his eyes as he remembered the feeling of losing his grandfather and not…

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Community

The White House looking for immigration sagas

Chicago Talks, May 9, 2013

From Cecilia Muñoz, Director, Domestic Policy Council for The White House comes this invitation. Do you have…

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Labor

Workers, Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare For May Day Rally In Chicago (VIDEO) | Progress Illinois

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2013

Every day 1,100 people in the country are deported and families are ripped apart. Progress…

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Community

State lawmaker questions ALL KIDS program after audit

Chicago Talks, April 9, 2013

With the state finances reeling, one lawmaker is exploring how much money could be saved…

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    by Cynthia Alaniz
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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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