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Justice

Teen Violence: Effects Obvious, Causes Complex

Chicago Talks, April 22, 2014

Teen dating violence is at ‘epidemic levels’ and the courts may be flawed when dealing…

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Community

Resident Association of Greater Englewood Meeting Scheduled

Chicago Talks, March 14, 2014

We hope to see you at our next Englewood Village Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, March…

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Community

Between Friends protects victims of domestic violence

Chicago Talks, May 17, 2013

Court Advocacy Coordinator Megan Rose spends three days a week at court. She faces criminals on a…

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Community

Update for reporters, activists on youth violence in Chicago

Chicago Talks, January 11, 2013

Many of our readers are reporters or people who are engaged in work in their…

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Community

Violence Figures Big in Reporting from the Summer 2012 I-Team

Chicago Talks, September 10, 2012

Twenty-two students in the Columbia Links high school journalism and news literacy program at Columbia College Chicago…

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Editor's Choice

Youth Violence is a Public Health Issue, Activists Say

Chicago Talks, July 12, 2012

Those concerned with the growing incidents of youth violence in Chicago should pay close attention…

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Domestic Violence: An endless cycle of power and control

Chicago Talks, January 22, 2012

Nikki Lupino says she wore makeup to the first grade — Not because she wanted…

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Cycle of Violence Affects Millions of Domestic Abuse Victims

Chicago Talks, April 7, 2010

By Jennifer Ensign Kim Marr recalls that she was 19 years old and four months…

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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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