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How Chicago colleges are keeping students safe

Chicago Talks, May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Chicago public transportation is used by more than 1.59 million people a day according to…

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Community

U. of. C Students Look to uPass to Alleviate Commuting Struggles

Chicago Talks, July 23, 2014

Administrators at the University of Chicago are discussing bringing the CTA’s uPass to the school….

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The Center for Neighborhood Technology Wants Your Photos of Transit-Oriented Places in the Suburbs

Chicago Talks, August 2, 2011

Do you live in Oak Park, Elgin, Blue Island or another surrounding suburb of Chicago?…

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27th Ward Pushes for More Public Transit

Chicago Talks, December 15, 2010

Facing a sluggish economy and rising unemployment rates, political and business leaders in the 27th…

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Wilson Station Renovations Bad News for Businesses

Chicago Talks, April 30, 2010

The Wilson Red Line train station is in dire need of rehabilitation — there aren’t…

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Transit Fares Well in Budget, But Slow Payments a Bigger Problem

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2010

While schools and nonprofits across Illinois brace themselves for the potentially devastating cuts proposed in…

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CTA Service Cuts and Layoffs Would Hit Underserved Communities Hardest

Chicago Talks, December 15, 2009

Over 50 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) workers and union representatives faced the chilling winter winds…

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Desire to Go Green Drives Chicagoland Car-Free Day Sept. 22

Chicago Talks, September 21, 2009

The Active Transportation Alliance is partnering with RTA, CTA, Pace and Metra to encourage people…

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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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