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Suburban construction business prepares for a long winter as it struggles through pandemic

Chicago Talks, December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

Christmas lights decorate the downtown village of Huntley’s trees and streetlights. While the holidays are…

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Community

Independent Bookstore is Alive and Well in Logan Square

Chicago Talks, June 22, 2015

Teresa Kirschbraun, owner of City Lit Books in Logan Square, knows her customers. She is…

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Local Business

Mom and Taekwondo Master Looks for “균형” in Personal Life

Chicago Talks, December 22, 2014

After a night filled with intense and grueling workouts and visits to the gym. Students…

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Local Business

Tired of Odd Jobs, Woman Chooses Dogs

Chicago Talks, October 26, 2013

Susan Andresen considers herself a jack of all trades. But with no college degree, she…

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Local Business

Little Village skate shop gives kids a place to hang out, learn a new sport

Chicago Talks, May 20, 2013

Jamie Duran had an epiphany one day at a family gathering: his life needed a…

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Community

Pilsen coffee shop brings neighborhood together

Chicago Talks, May 9, 2013

Café Jumping Bean is vibrantly colorful, with art all over its walls, chairs and tables. The…

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Logan Square theatre offers retro look, beer

Chicago Talks, February 5, 2013

Even as Orlando Torres casually leans against the arm of the tall, deep red squishy…

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Local Business

Ravenswood Station project could transform neighborhood

Chicago Talks, January 30, 2013

The Ravenswood Station project, which started construction in November, will completely transform the stretch of…

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