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Community

Mental Health Patients Demand a Doctor

Chicago Talks, November 17, 2014

Mental health activists and patients descended upon the Chicago Department of Public Health and the…

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Community

Housing An Option For Repurposing Closed CPS Schools?

Chicago Talks, November 6, 2014

http://gty.im/168243754 Some Chicago Public Schools, which fell victim to school closures, are being recommended for re-purposing for…

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Community

New Military Academy for Logan Square

Chicago Talks, October 31, 2014

Despite the complaints of Logan Square residents, teachers and students, Ald. Roberto Maldonado (26th) and…

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Election 2014

Jesus “Chuy” Garcia at University of Illinois-Chicago

Chicago Talks, October 31, 2014

During one of his first appearances since he announced plans to run for mayor, Cook County Commissioner…

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Politics is Local

A mayoral challenger from Austin throws hat in ring

Chicago Talks, May 4, 2014

Head of Austin Chamber running for mayor Head of Austin Chamber running for mayor  …

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Crime

Aldermen Call for More Cops in City Budget

Chicago Talks, November 22, 2013

  Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2014 budget proposal makes “a significant investment in the education, health…

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Health

Aldermen Tackle Public Health Budget

Chicago Talks, November 7, 2013

In response to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed 2014 fiscal budget, Aldermen Tuesday questioned the city’s…

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Community

Dearborn Bike Lanes Update at One Month

Chicago Talks, January 13, 2013

About one month ago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel dedicated the new Dearborn Bike lane. The new lane has a northbound and southbound bike lane, and traffic lights especially for cyclists. How is the new lane working out for winter bikers and others?

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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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