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CAPS wrap: Police warn of robberies in Ashburn neighborhood

Chicago Talks, April 1, 2013

Police warned Ashburn residents of criminals targeting the elderly at a CAPS meeting last month…

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Community

CAPS wrap: Police warn Douglas residents about criminals who target elderly, increase in cell phone snatches

Chicago Talks, March 19, 2013

Chicago police officers warned elderly residents in the Douglas neighborhood on the South Side not…

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Organization gives Chicago failing grade for efforts to end youth violence

Chicago Talks, February 13, 2013

On Feb. 5, The Black Star Project, a community group dedicated to improving the lives…

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Crime

Beware of Cell Phone Snatches in South Loop

Chicago Talks, January 31, 2013

The 1st District Police have issues an alert about a rash of cellphone snatches in…

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Community

Drilling to Be Best When Faced With the Worst

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2012

We see flashing lights and hear sirens all day and all night. Police cars, fire…

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Community

Austin Residents Look For Hope, Encourage Unity To Revive Community

Chicago Talks, October 8, 2012

Austin looks for a solution – area leaders and advocates say – that doesn’t just depend on increased police presence, but relies on community organizing for equitable distribution of resources; better schools and adult education and workforce preparation; changes in juvenile justice; community centers and youth programs and creating an environment that can give residents hope.

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NATO Demonstrators and Police Clash at Sunday Protest

Chicago Talks, May 20, 2012

After a peaceful march from Petrillo Bandshell to outside McCormick place Sunday, Anti-NATO protesters gathered…

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Anti-Police Demonstration Marches Through Bridgeport

Chicago Talks, May 16, 2012

An anti-police group under the moniker “FTP” marched north through Bridgeport Tuesday, May 15. The protest was focused on expressing ant- CPD sentiment and ending what participants refer to as police brutality.

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Opinion

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    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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