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Air Force Academy High School Sets High Bars For Students

Chicago Talks, October 27, 2012

With hands clasped behind them, the cadets line up in formation. On the gym floor…

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Community

Times Have Changed, But A Bakery Remains True To Its Roots

Chicago Talks, October 27, 2012

In the middle of an ever-changing neighborhood, one little Italian bakery remains true to its…

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Infrastructure

Movie Explores Power Of Pixels In The Information Technology Era

Chicago Talks, October 27, 2012

CHICAGO PREMIERE of CODE 2600 The Power of the Pixel: Digital Revolution Series Special support provided by…

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Politics is Local

Elections: Getting In Or Out Of Jail And Beyond The Obvious

Chicago Talks, October 23, 2012

In the run-up to presidential elections, all the attention is focused on that office. Yet…

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Rebuild Chicago Plans To Turn Empty Homes Into Rental Properties

Chicago Talks, October 21, 2012

The initiative by the group Action Now aims to help relieve neighborhoods hit hard by foreclosure of crime often associated with the vacant buildings. West Siders can attend an Oct. 25 meeting to learn more about the program.

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Arts & Culture

‘Art Explosion’ Takes Over Area Near California Blue Line Stop

Chicago Talks, October 8, 2012

 SQUARED! Art + Community   an art walk + more Sat, Oct. 13, 12 p.m to…

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Multimedia

The Silenced Majority With Amy Goodman (VIDEO)

Chicago Talks, October 5, 2012

  Amy Goodman of “Democracy Now!” provides an alternative perspective on today’s media, politics, and…

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Wicker Park, Energetic At Night, Slow Start In The Mornings

Chicago Talks, October 5, 2012

Closed gates and barren streets are the backdrop to the morning scene of Wicker Park,…

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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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