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Honest Meal Project at Green City Market

Chicago Talks, September 9, 2011

Looking to lose weight the healthy way? Kendall College chef-instructor Dana Cox will tell you…

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Push for 100 Miles of Chicago Neighborhood Bikeways Begins

Chicago Talks, June 19, 2011

This is really a good initiative. The “cycle track” approach has increased bike commuting in…

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Community

Community Renewal Society Fundraiser Goes Virtual

Chicago Talks, March 5, 2011

  From ImprovOlympics and ComedySportz to dinner and the movies or a quiet canoe trip…

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Bargain-priced Book Sale Supports Literacy

Chicago Talks, February 19, 2011

The Open Boxes Sale at Open Books, 213 W. Institute Place, Chicago IL 60610 is…

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Garbs: The Chic North Shore Boutique

Chicago Talks, January 6, 2011

The leaves are changing and the temperature is dropping as the sweaters, cardigans, scarves and…

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Unique holiday gift sale on Sunday will benefit homeless

Chicago Talks, December 10, 2010

With the holidays fast approaching, many have shopping on the mind. While malls and department…

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Today's Talk

2nd Ward Days Let Some “Shedd” Cares, Enjoy Aquarium

Chicago Talks, November 25, 2010

Calling all residents of zip codes 60612, 60603, 60616, 60605, 60653, 60608, 60604, 60607, 60611,…

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Maxwell Street’s Little Violinist

Chicago Talks, August 12, 2008

by Rebecca Michauda August 12, 2008 – Mariachi music from Mexican radio stations blare from…

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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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