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Lawmaker and former teacher moves to legislate time on task

Chicago Talks, February 24, 2012

SPRINGFIELD – This will be the last year students in Illinois enjoy a short day…

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Opinion: Bigots want to take back their country back

Chicago Talks, February 14, 2012

Unpatriotic bigots have threatened, insulted, and disrespected the president and first lady. Are they testing…

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Sen. Terry Link Revises Gaming Bill, Hopes for Gov. Quinn’s Approval

Chicago Talks, February 2, 2012

Since Gov. Pat Quinn refused to sign a bill expanding gambling in Illinois intended to…

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Crains Reports Unique Profit-Sharing TIF Proposal

Chicago Talks, January 19, 2012

Andrew L. Wang, reporting for Crain’s details a proposal in front of the Chicago City Council…

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Residents Reluctant to Accept Speed Cameras

Chicago Talks, December 7, 2011

Some Chicago residents are not buying what Mayor Rahm Emanuel said about the reasons behind installing new speed cameras in Chicago.

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Ukrainian Village Residents rally to try to save Wood Street police station

Chicago Talks, December 1, 2011

Ukrainian Village residents rallied at City Hall against the proposed closing of the local Wood Street police station Monday.

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Citizens Question Police About Prostitution, Priorities In 23rd Ward

Chicago Talks, November 29, 2011

Prostitution is once again on the rise between in Beat 814, between 43rd and 55th St., according to Beat Facilitator Holly Petroschuk.

According to Petroschuk, prostitution is a continuing problem in the community and has been for a while. The problem died down but now it is an issue again, Petroschuk told attendees at a CAPS meeting.

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Police Supt. McCarthy Addresses Police District Consolidation

Chicago Talks, November 28, 2011

Police Supt. Gerry McCarthy assured residents that the consolidation of two North Side police districts would…

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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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