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Entertainment

Some Object to the Comedy of “Chi-Raq”

Chicago Talks, December 17, 2015

The recently released movie “Chi-Raq,” directed by Spike Lee, has caused an uproar among some…

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Community

The Black Star Project

Chicago Talks, December 12, 2015

The Black Star Project, located at the corner of 35th and King Drive, is a…

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Community

Iraqi Badminton Champion Shares Passion with West Ridge Elementary School.

Chicago Talks, June 30, 2015

In 2000, 15-year-old Mohammed Chyad was a member of Iraq’s National Badminton Team and translator….

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Community

Lakeview Women’s Group Provides Casual Space For Serious Discussion

Chicago Talks, December 7, 2014

What’s the secret to becoming powHERful? For an increasing number of women on the North…

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Community

Gutierrez Demands Obama to take Action on Immigration

Chicago Talks, November 11, 2014

A day after Republicans wrested control of the U.S. Senate from Democratic hands, proponents of…

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Biking

Cycle Bike Shop Responds to Chicago’s Recent Bicycle Craze

Chicago Talks, October 21, 2014

Carmichael Pusateri, the owner of Cycle Bike Shop, has been around to see all of…

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Community

Obama addresses UN

Chicago Talks, September 24, 2014

President Barack Obama addressed the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday morning just days after the United…

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Editor's Choice

Federal Plaza Rally Calls for No Money in Politics

Chicago Talks, September 4, 2014

A coalition of Illinois activist groups met in front of Federal Plaza Wednesday and called…

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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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