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Churches Take on Recession

Chicago Talks, June 4, 2009

By Sarah Riordan June 5, 2009 – On one side of the long fold-out table…

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Chicago Lawn Neighborhood Serves as Example of Growing Foreclosure Crisis

Chicago Talks, December 18, 2008

Dec. 18, 2008 Story by John McCarron It was the red dots-scores of little red…

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“Coalympics” Bring Attention to Pollution in Little Village

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2008

Nov. 20, 2008 – On a chilly autumn morning at the corner of 31st Street and…

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Tax Freeze Helps Preserve Pilsen

Chicago Talks, November 17, 2008

Nov. 17, 2008 Story by Elizabeth Duffrin Pilsen resident Omar Vega expects to save thousands…

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Winter’s Approach Leaves Chicagoans in “Food Desert” Few Options

Chicago Talks, October 23, 2008

Oct. 23, 2008 – Lena Taylor came to the Englewood farmer's market for the second…

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Little Village Programs Foster New Chicago Teachers

Chicago Talks, October 17, 2008

Story by Miles Maftean Oct. 17, 2008 – A new program in Little Village is…

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Little Village Event Aimed at “Healing the Hood”

Chicago Talks, June 13, 2008

Story by Lindsay Welbers Learn more about the event, courtesy of our partners at Community …

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Arab and Muslim women walk in faith, not fear

Chicago Talks, November 19, 2007

Submitted 11/19/2007 Story by Meha Ahmad More than 200 members of the Arab and Muslim…

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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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