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Women at the Top

Chicago Talks, September 23, 2014

Several female leaders in journalism joined a lively panel discussion Wednesday morning to highlight the…

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Community

Black women marrying later, studies show

Chicago Talks, May 13, 2013

Sabrennia Fountain says she gets tired of hearing friends and family members urge her to…

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Community

Activists gather to raise climate awareness

Chicago Talks, February 19, 2013

In a week marked by the coldest night of the year and an evening of…

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Editor's Choice

Political Disobedience vs. Revolution and Occupy: A Debate

Chicago Talks, December 1, 2011

The Occupy Movement has captured lots of attention, and there is an opportunity to learn…

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Only One Austin TIF Project Completed in Decade, AustinTalks Finds

Chicago Talks, July 13, 2011

By AustinTalks Chicago’s tax-increment financing program is designed to eradicate blight, create jobs and promote…

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Taxes, Taxing, but You Can Get an Itemized Receipt

Chicago Talks, April 15, 2011

On or about April 15th, our thoughts turn not just to money, but to our…

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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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