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Looking Back at “Put Illinois to Work”

Chicago Talks, January 11, 2011

In downtown Chicago, an institution celebrated its 30th anniversary while reflecting on its latest triumph:…

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Report: Senate’s Climate Bill Failure Leaves 481,000 Great Lakes Jobs on the Table

Chicago Talks, October 5, 2010

By Jeff Gillies, Great Lakes Echo When the U.S. Senate abandoned greenhouse gas-curbing legislation, they…

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Happening in the 2nd Ward

Chicago Talks, September 11, 2010

A special South Loop Community Meeting to discuss important issues specific to the South Loop…

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Microbusinesses Survive, Thrive in Touch Economy

Chicago Talks, July 27, 2010

A report from Maureen Kelleher, Chicago’s New Communities Program While national economic headlines feature job…

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Housing, Local Job Opportunities Make for Safer Neighborhoods

Chicago Talks, July 21, 2010

A news report from Bill Healy, Chicago Neighborhood Stabilization Program “When you gonna come work…

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Free Health and Safety Training Monday in Austin

Chicago Talks, July 19, 2010

A news report from Kelsey Duckett, AustinTalks.org On Monday, Local 881UFCW will host a free training…

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Program to Help Ex-Offenders Nearly Overwhelmed by Growing Demand for Services

Chicago Talks, January 19, 2010

Officials at a Far West Side organization fear if client demand continues to rise, more…

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West Side Program Helps Ex-Offenders Get a Second Chance

Chicago Talks, January 18, 2010

Charles Ezzard speaks with ease and confidence, pausing from time-to-time as if visually sifting through…

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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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