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Pilsen Charter School Move Challenged

Chicago Talks, August 23, 2009

The sudden news that CPS plans to relocate a politically-connected charter school to the building…

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Gov. Quinn Signs Government Transparency Law

Chicago Talks, August 18, 2009

Gov. Pat Quinn signs into law a new measure that increases access to government information…

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Architectural Legacy Threatened

Chicago Talks, August 10, 2009

Continued from Part 1: Parks There are parks, schools, and community institutions that could be…

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Off To The Races: 2010 Primary Battle Begins

Chicago Talks, August 6, 2009

Candidates in Illinois began gathering signatures on petitions this week that will allow them to…

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What Happened in Iran? Teach-In Explores the Issue

Chicago Talks, July 9, 2009

On Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m. a panel of educators and experts will conduct a…

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49th Ward Cuts Deal On Its Lakefront Lots

Chicago Talks, June 25, 2009

By Jame Ginderske of  The Urban Coaster June 25, 2009 – Area residents, outraged by…

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Olmstead at 10: State Still Favors Costly Nursing Homes

Chicago Talks, June 22, 2009

By Curtis Black of Community Media Workshop June 22, 2009 – Amid its recurring budget…

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Chicago’s Own Rough and Tumble: Watch the City Council Live on Wednesday

Chicago Talks, May 11, 2009

Next Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. click here to join the City Council…

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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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