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Social Media Helps Uptown Residents Stay Safe, Knowledgeable

Chicago Talks, February 14, 2012

In Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, Donte Gilliam was walking to his job with the CTA when…

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With A New Alderman, Uptown Still Struggles with Gang Violence and Crime

Chicago Talks, December 22, 2011

It was a late afternoon in Uptown. As commuters started to make their way home…

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Learn Street-Smart Tips and Techniques at Uptown’s Public Safety Energizer

Chicago Talks, August 22, 2011

It never hurts to learn how to protect yourself when you are out in the…

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Helen Shiller Reflects on 30 Years as Alderman

Chicago Talks, August 9, 2011

On Sunday August 14th, portoluz will present: Helen Shiller, Relections on 30 years as Alderman. …

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National Night Out in the 48th Ward Tuesday: Free Yoga, Food and the Movie Up

Chicago Talks, August 1, 2011

What are you doing tomorrow night? Chicago’s 20th Police District is sponsoring National Night Out in Uptown…

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Come out to Uptown’s Windy City Ribfest

Chicago Talks, July 8, 2011

Looking for something to do next weekend? Head out to Uptown for the Windy City…

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What’s Up in Uptown from the Chamber of Commerce

Chicago Talks, May 16, 2011

Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown Chicago.

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McCormick Boys & Girls Club: A Refuge in Uptown

Chicago Talks, January 7, 2011

Upon entering the McCormick Boys & Girls Club in Uptown, one is bombarded by a…

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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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