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Tag: Rod Blagojevich

Blagojevich Testimony: Tales of Woe and Success

Chicago Talks, May 27, 2011

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich choked up, rambled, interrupted himself and even objected to a question posed…

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Blagojevich Testifies; Talks About His “Disco Look”

Chicago Talks, May 27, 2011

Many thought they’d never see the day former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich would take the…

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Arts Organizations Hang Tight As Illinois Arts Council Finalizes Budget

Chicago Talks, February 23, 2011

Nearly half way through the state’s fiscal year, the Illinois Arts Council’s budget announced it has finalized its budget – months after it usually does, leaving Illinois arts organizations dependent on its funding hanging tight.

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Steans Wins Big Amidst Quiet Controversy in the 7th

Chicago Talks, February 4, 2010

Incumbent state Sen. Heather Steans easily held onto her 7th District seat in Tuesday’s Democratic…

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State Legislative Scholarships Could Be Eliminated

Chicago Talks, December 10, 2009

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) plans to reform or possibly abolish the General Assembly…

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Blagojevich Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges

Chicago Talks, April 15, 2009

April 15, 2009 – Tony Stevens found himself at the “right place at the right…

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Transportation advocates rally or relief from record-breaking gas prices

Chicago Talks, July 9, 2008

July 9, 2008 – Advocates urged legislators Tuesday to invest in transportation options that give…

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  • 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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  • 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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