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La Tacorea brings taste of Korea with a Mexican twist to Lakeview

Chicago Talks, May 3, 2012

The tan and bright orange colored walls of La Tacorea may echo with the sounds…

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Editor's Choice

Illinois Eavesdropping Law Doesn’t Make Sense to Police Superintendent

Chicago Talks, January 30, 2012

The rise of technology has enabled everyone to record events in public as they unfold….

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When Fashion Steps Out

Chicago Talks, November 23, 2011

Our reporter visits sneaker store, Succezz, which opened three years ago to see how things are going.

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Chicago’s TIF “Slush Fund” Causes Brain Freeze

Chicago Talks, November 12, 2011

The Grassroots Collaborative recently introduced the Responsible Budget Ordinance (RBO), which presents a plan to return hundreds of millions of dollars to the city’s budget, schools, parks, and libraries; thus, helping to address the enormous budget crises facing Chicago with a revenue solution over job cuts.

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Empowered Citizens of North Lawndale Want Indecent Ordinance Amended

Chicago Talks, October 10, 2011

Empowered Citizens of North Lawndale (ECONL) wants the local indecent exposure ordinance amended. For ECONL…

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Politics is Local

Economy Takes Toll on Federal Courts

Chicago Talks, October 10, 2011

Federal Judge Ronald Guzman says the recession and government budget cuts have left judges overburdened,…

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Firefighters, police officers visit West Side school to mark 9/11

Chicago Talks, September 12, 2011

Onijhia Jones, an 18-year-old senior at Al Raby School for Community and Environment, fought back…

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“Ground Zero 360” Exhibit Commemorates Tenth Anniversary of Sept. 11 at Field Museum

Chicago Talks, August 30, 2011

Although 10 years has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World…

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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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