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Tag: Rahm Emanuel

Imperfect Englewood

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2014

Many neighborhoods on Chicago’s South Side are experiencing gentrification, the renovation of run-down urban neighborhoods…

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Editor's Choice

Emanuel’s 2015 Budget Address Doesn’t Talk Numbers

Chicago Talks, October 16, 2014

Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s budget address for 2015 played it safe, highlighting his influence in the…

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Politics is Local

Rep. Jan Schakowsky Backs Sick Leave Requirements

Chicago Talks, October 9, 2014

After she admittedly failed to live on the minimum wage in August, Rep. Jan Schakowsky…

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Community

City Council Committee: Increase Fine for Impersonating a City Employee

Chicago Talks, October 2, 2014

CHICAGO- Ald. Lona Lane (18th) proposed a revised ordinance Tuesday that would increase the fine…

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Community

Taste of Chicago Opens Under Shadow of Weekend Violence

Chicago Talks, July 9, 2014

Waiting for the Outer Express bus outside of the entrance of Taste of Chicago, Anetha…

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Politics is Local

Meet Alderman Natashia Holmes at “Office Hours on Your Block” Series

Chicago Talks, June 27, 2014

 Ald. Natashia L. Holmes (7th)  will kick-off a series of office hours on various blocks within…

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Politics is Local

Opinion: Race for Mayor, Sizing up the Challengers from A to P

Chicago Talks, May 26, 2014

Chatter in Chicago urban communities is about replacing Mayor Rahm Emanuel in the coming 2015…

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Community

Resident Association of Greater Englewood Meeting Scheduled

Chicago Talks, March 14, 2014

We hope to see you at our next Englewood Village Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, March…

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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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