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One-Person State Office Not Enforcing The Campus Security Act

Chicago Talks, December 22, 2011

This campus safety investigation won 3rd place in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Region 5…

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Community

Chicago Residents Worry About Peanut Butter Price Increase

Chicago Talks, December 3, 2011

The extreme summer heat in southern states hurt this year’s peanut crop–resulting in the price inflation of peanut butter up to 40 percent, particularly in the Midwest–Chicago residents say they have no choice but to pay the price.

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Holiday shoppers flock to Groupon for discounts

Chicago Talks, December 1, 2011

Bundled up with a scarf during her self-directed tour of the city on State Street…

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Community adbusters.org/campaigns buy nothing day screengrab

On Buy Nothing Day, Suggestions for Green Gifts

Chicago Talks, November 25, 2011

Did you know there is a holiday event called “Buy Nothing Day?” In case Black…

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When Fashion Steps Out

Chicago Talks, November 23, 2011

Our reporter visits sneaker store, Succezz, which opened three years ago to see how things are going.

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Community Rose Bud Farm Store outside Altgeld Gardens

Occupy the Hood Strikes Back at Worst Food Desert in Chicago

Chicago Talks, November 15, 2011

This story is from YRC Region 6 Community Council: Worst Food Desert In Chicago Strikes…

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Community

CHA, Mt. Sinai Explore Swap Agreement

Chicago Talks, November 15, 2011

A symbiotic relationship between the Chicago Housing Authority and Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center could mean more jobs and housing for CHA residents, as well as a new hospital building for Mt. Sinai.

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Politics is Local map of Englewood in Chicago and Ward boundaries
Chicago Talks, November 14, 2011

RAGE-Resident Association of Greater Englewood (RAGE ) will host a public meeting Tuesday, November 15th at…

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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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