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Community

Bus Rapid Transit Will Bring Better Bike Lanes But Not Until ’15

Chicago Talks, July 1, 2014

BRT or bus rapid transit plans have been on the table for Chicago for several…

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Community

Cuts in Spending Don’t Mean Cuts in Demand for Nonprofits

Chicago Talks, November 24, 2013

The last five years of economic turmoil have rattled America’s nonprofits. While funding for these…

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Editor's Choice

Second Day Shutdown: Effects Are Widespread

Chicago Talks, October 3, 2013

Jackie Perkins, a 51-year-old single mother and the Transportation Security Association lead officer at O’Hare…

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Chicago Braces for Possible Federal Cuts

Chicago Talks, March 3, 2013

When Chicago resident Annaa Ryndak lost her job last month, she started to pay closer…

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Vote Early, Beginning Oct. 22

Chicago Talks, October 21, 2012

Early Voting in Illinois for the Nov. 6, 2012 General Election will be offered from…

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No End In Sight For Gridlock In Washington, Experts Say At Event In Chicago

Chicago Talks, September 19, 2012

Why is there political gridlock in Washington? William Daley, who became President Obama’s Chief of…

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Honor Flight Chicago Sends Veterans to Washington

Chicago Talks, November 9, 2011

Honor Flight Chicago helps veterans to fly at no cost to visit the war memorials in Washington that commemorate those who served in the military.

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Unique Internships offered by U.S. State Department

Chicago Talks, May 14, 2009

Need an interesting internship for the Summer? The U.S. State Department is accepting applications for…

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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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