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Chicago artist discusses creation of the Iraq Suicide Attack Project

Chicago Talks, March 5, 2009

March 5, 2009 – Chicago Talks interviews Benjamin June, the creator of the Iraq Suicide Attack…

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Iraq suicide attack project

Chicago Talks, March 4, 2009

Iraq Suicide Attack Project–March 4, 2009 from Jennifer T. Lacey on Vimeo Categories: Uncategorized

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Boost to COBRA funding will lower the cost of health care coverage for newly laid-off Americans

Chicago Talks, March 4, 2009

March 4, 2009 – Robert Marks, 31, and his wife, Deborah, were ecstatic to learn last…

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Gov. Quinn looks to bump Burris with special election

Chicago Talks, February 27, 2009

Story by Ben Protess/ProPublica Feb. 27, 2009 – Just when Roland Burris’ new gig in…

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Higher Education Bill to be Heard in Committee Today, Could Cover Full State Tuition for Best Students

Chicago Talks, February 25, 2009

Feb. 25, 2009 – Tens of thousands of Illinois students who maintain a “B” or…

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Moratorium on school closing proposed for 2009-2010

Chicago Talks, February 24, 2009

Feb. 24, 2009 – Chicago Public Schools' plan to close, phase out and turnaround up to…

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Increased Pell Grant Funding Proposed in Stimulus Package to Offset Higher Education Costs

Chicago Talks, February 19, 2009

Feb. 11, 2009 – College students from low-income households stand to benefit most from the…

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Fifth Congressional District candidates faceoff during debate Monday

Chicago Talks, February 18, 2009

Feb. 18, 2009 – Solutions for the U.S. economy were at the forefront of the debate…

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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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