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Rod Blagojevich returns to Chicago after Donald Trump commutes his prison sentence

Chicago Talks, February 19, 2020

Disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich called himself a “freed political prisoner” the morning after…

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Robert Blagojevich: “I don’t blame Rod for what happened.”

Chicago Talks, June 12, 2015

Robert Blagojevich, brother of convicted former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, told Carol Marin on Wednesday…

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Race for the “Independent” Voice

Chicago Talks, March 14, 2014

There may be a variety of candidates vying to represent the 40th district in the…

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28th District Senate Race Intensifies As Election Nears

Chicago Talks, October 27, 2012

The recently redrawn 28th Senate District in Illinois serves as a boxing ring to two…

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How Did Illinois Get C for Integrity Rating?

Chicago Talks, March 23, 2012

Illinois’ legal ethical legacy is shadowy, but getting brighter. Former Gov. Blagojevich, a Democrat, who…

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Update from Colorado as Former Governor Gets Ready for Prison

Chicago Talks, March 15, 2012

Convicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich ate a double patty melt, his last meal as…

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Community

Artists Get Creative with their Funding

Chicago Talks, February 4, 2012

Artists and organizations are paying it forward and using skills they’ve learned during tough economic…

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Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Motivated by a Sense of Justice

Chicago Talks, January 2, 2012

Looking at Leonard Goodman, you might not have a notion that he’s a member of…

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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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