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Gov. Quinn looks to bump Burris with special election

Chicago Talks, February 27, 2009

Story by Ben Protess/ProPublica Feb. 27, 2009 – Just when Roland Burris’ new gig in…

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What to do on Lincoln’s 200th Birthday at Illinois Governor’s Mansion and elsewhere

Chicago Talks, February 9, 2009

Feb. 9, 2009 – Governor Pat Quinn will be welcoming folks to the Governor’s Mansion…

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Homelessness on the rise in Illinois

Chicago Talks, February 2, 2009

Feb. 2, 2009 – Homeless shelters around the state are facing increased demand, according to…

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Illinois advocates say successful stimulus package must include affordable housing

Chicago Talks, January 15, 2009

Jan. 14, 2009 – With the still-growing housing crisis at the core of the sharpest economic…

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Illinois students to embark on inauguration trip

Chicago Talks, January 13, 2009

Jan. 13, 2008 – A group of Illinois students will embark on a once in…

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Groups on both sides of the same-sex marriage issue fight to change law in Illinois

Chicago Talks, December 23, 2008

Dec. 23, 2008 – Lauren Hasselson and Christy Fairbairn of Bloomingdale know they're up against…

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County Board Reauthorizes Jail Transfer Program

Chicago Talks, December 9, 2008

Dec. 8, 2008 – In a continued effort to reduce jail overcrowding, the Cook County…

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Illinois Will Have More Green Ballot Choices than Ever Nov. 4

Chicago Talks, October 16, 2008

Oct. 16, 2008 – They call themselves "Greens." They are left of center, environmentally progressive…

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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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