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Efforts to preserve Hegewisch Marsh underway

Chicago Talks, March 16, 2012

Judy Lihota, president of the Calumet Ecological Park Association, has been fighting for more than…

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12th District Senate Hopeful Runs Grassroots Campaign

Chicago Talks, March 9, 2012

Raul Montes Jr. said Monday he is a “grassroots guy” in his campaign for the…

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Quinn Proposes Adding $50 Million in Scholarship Funds

Chicago Talks, March 7, 2012

As part of a broader 1 percent increase to education funding in a budget proposal…

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Gov. Quinn Echoes President: Raise School Dropout Age

Chicago Talks, February 12, 2012

In his State of the Union speech, President Obama called for states to increase the…

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Sen. Terry Link Revises Gaming Bill, Hopes for Gov. Quinn’s Approval

Chicago Talks, February 2, 2012

Since Gov. Pat Quinn refused to sign a bill expanding gambling in Illinois intended to…

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The Impact of Policies On Illinois Latinos

Chicago Talks, January 12, 2012

ILLCF Town Hall: The State of the State A panel of Illinois legislators including Sen….

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Illinois Union Bargaining Rights May Be On The Table

Chicago Talks, November 3, 2011

Carrie Leljedal’s son Lynn is a social boy who likes to spend time on Facebook…

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The Money is Gone for Burying Illinois’ Poor, AustinTalks Reports

Chicago Talks, August 17, 2011

By Sarah Ostman Illinois has no more money for the funerals and burials of poor…

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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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  • 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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