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A ‘South Side vs. North Side’ Thing: LGBT Youth In Chicago

Chicago Talks, November 24, 2010

In response to the number of gay teen suicides across the United States, efforts like…

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After-School Tutoring Programs Helpful to Neighborhood

Chicago Talks, November 19, 2010

The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC,) 1751 W. 47th St., is one of…

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Ald. Carrie Austin Calls on Educators, Parents to Curb Youth Violence

Chicago Talks, October 20, 2010

Educating people of all ages would be the most efficient way to curb violence on…

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South Side School Set for Turnaround

Chicago Talks, June 1, 2010

Despite heartfelt pleas from students, parents and faculty, Phillips High School, located on Chicago’s South Side,…

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University of Sustainability

Chicago Talks, October 26, 2009

Local college and university representatives joined together recently at the Green Town Conference hosted by…

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Frustration Over Being Kept Outside Cook County Board Meeting

Chicago Talks, September 4, 2009

Hours before the Cook County Board of Commissioners rejected a partial rollback of a controversial…

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Quinn Vetoes Schools Bill

Chicago Talks, August 31, 2009

Gov. Quinn has used his amendatory veto on legislation to establish school facilities planning guidelines…

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Pilsen Charter School Move Challenged

Chicago Talks, August 23, 2009

The sudden news that CPS plans to relocate a politically-connected charter school to the building…

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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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