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Neighbors for Environmental Justice hosts a celebration dinner in McKinley Park

Shawn Katz, October 21, 2024

On Oct. 5, Neighbors for Environmental Justice held a celebration dinner at the McKinley Community…

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El Solazo: Authentic Mexican Cooking on the Southwest Side

Chicago Talks, December 21, 2010

Wedged in among other Mexican restaurants on a busy Southwest Side street, El Solazo stands…

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One Southwest Side Group Employs More Youth Than Ever to Help Sustain Community

Chicago Talks, August 24, 2010

A news report from Ernest Sanders, Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation As part of its Smart…

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New Southwest Side Event: Taste of Mount Greenwood

Chicago Talks, October 29, 2009

The Chamber of Commerce recently kicked off a new tradition in Mount Greenwood by hosting…

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Englewood Pastors Excluded From CPS Anti-Violence Plan, Millions Go to Out-of-State Group

Chicago Talks, September 29, 2009

In an effort to push a $30 million anti-violence plan, the Chicago Board of Education…

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Project Play Gets Families Moving Toward Healthy Lifestyles

Chicago Talks, August 19, 2009

By Cristobal Martinez of Neighborhood Sports Chicago This summer, the open space at 31st Street…

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Pilsen Industrial Land Retooled For Housing

Chicago Talks, August 17, 2009

By Jeanette Almada of LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program Two new affordable apartment buildings are…

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LISC/Chicago Digital Excellence Program Helps Bridge Digital Divide

Chicago Talks, July 23, 2009

By LISC/Chicago’s New Communities Program July 23, 2009 – Four neighborhoods are bridging the digital…

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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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