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Despite Newly-Reached Deal, Protestors Still Have Voice in Chicago

Chicago Talks, October 18, 2013

View the story “Despite newly reached deal, protestors still have their say in Chicago” on

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Opinion

Opinion: Who do they think they are?

Chicago Talks, April 25, 2013

Do our Representatives in Congress represent “the people” or the NRA? Ever since the 1999…

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Editor's Choice

Best of the Web: Sequester and You

Chicago Talks, March 2, 2013

Propublica has pulled together the best of graphic and interactive ways for you to see…

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Editor's Choice

Economy: Fiscal Cliff Looming Over Illinois Lawmakers

Chicago Talks, November 21, 2012

The package of tax increases and spending cuts known as the ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ takes effect…

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Community

Be Your Own Lobbyist with POPVOX and Be Heard in Congress

Chicago Talks, July 2, 2011

“There oughta be a law,” but how does a regular citizen or small community group…

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Community

TrueStar Radio Special with Two Aldermanic Candidates, One Rapper

Chicago Talks, November 1, 2010

True Star Radio on Sundays at 7 pm on Power 92.3 FM or listen online…

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Chicago City Council: End Deportation of UIC Student

Chicago Talks, November 18, 2009

In a 48-to-1 vote, Chicago City Council passed a resolution Nov. 18 supporting a halt…

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How You Can Help Congress Write the Health Care Bill

Chicago Talks, July 17, 2009

July 17, 2009 – Whether you have and are wondering how much it will go…

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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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