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More TIF Reform Needed, Community Activists Say

Chicago Talks, September 2, 2011

Curtis Black from Newstips–a Community Media Workshop blog–has a great article about the fundamental elements…

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The real Dan Sinker to read from “The F***ing Epic Twitter Quest of Mayor Emanuel”

Chicago Talks, August 24, 2011

The @MayorEmanuel Book Event! – Tickets – The Hideout – Chicago, IL – September 6th,…

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Good News for Lake Michigan!

Chicago Talks, August 19, 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency and Congressman Danny K. Davis announced the 2011 Great Lakes Restoration…

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The Money is Gone for Burying Illinois’ Poor, AustinTalks Reports

Chicago Talks, August 17, 2011

By Sarah Ostman Illinois has no more money for the funerals and burials of poor…

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Boulevard Tour Morphs into Four-Star Bike Tour

Chicago Talks, August 15, 2011

Registration is now open for the Four-Star Bike Tour, Chicago’s longest running bike ride. This…

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Bronzeville Residents Want TIF Reform

Chicago Talks, August 10, 2011

Curtis Black from the Community Media Workshop’s Newstips blog covered Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s TIF Task Force…

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Best Buddies Honors Kenwood High School

Chicago Talks, July 30, 2011

Congratulations to the Best Buddies chapter at Kenwood Academy High School  on Chicago’s South Side….

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It’s No Surprise! Chicago Has the Most Hot Dog Joints in America

Chicago Talks, July 29, 2011

The editors at TheDailyMeal.com decided to find out what cities love America’s favorite foods–hamburgers, hot…

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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’
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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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  • 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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