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Paying for college: Tips for children of veterans

Chicago Talks, February 7, 2023February 4, 2023

As a senior transfer student in college, I understand the struggle of paying for tuition…

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Editor's Choice

Governor Announces Partnership to Get Veterans Back to Work

Chicago Talks, October 16, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn (D) announced a veterans job training program Wednesday that pairs manufacturers with…

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Community

Hiring our Heroes helps veteran job seekers in Chicago

Chicago Talks, April 2, 2013

Job-seeking veterans and spouses gathered at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago late last…

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Community

GI exhibit at Columbia College honors veterans

Chicago Talks, November 4, 2011

The GI Bill exhibit at the Columbia College Library is up to honor the veterans…

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Local Groups Push for Veterans’ Rights

Chicago Talks, October 20, 2011

  As local veterans groups work to help the growing number of jobless and homeless…

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Controversial Hate Crime Bill Would Protect Homeless, Veterans

Chicago Talks, March 22, 2010

Facing dire economic times and dwindling resources, more people are not only becoming homeless –…

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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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