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Frustration In Pilsen Over Stalled Immigration Reform

Chicago Talks, July 16, 2009

July 16, 2009 – President Obama’s  recently restated support of immigration reform received favorable reviews…

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Open Streets Is Back But New York Ups The Ante

Chicago Talks, July 6, 2009

By Patrick Barry of LISC Chicago July 6, 2009 – Remember Sunday Parkways, that experiment…

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Moratorium on school closing proposed for 2009-2010

Chicago Talks, February 24, 2009

Feb. 24, 2009 – Chicago Public Schools' plan to close, phase out and turnaround up to…

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New student-created play about home loss to premiere Saturday at Free Street Theater

Chicago Talks, January 23, 2009

Jan. 23, 2009 Story by Araceli Arroyo Drawing from their own personal life challenges, teenagers…

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Chicago Lawn Neighborhood Serves as Example of Growing Foreclosure Crisis

Chicago Talks, December 18, 2008

Dec. 18, 2008 Story by John McCarron It was the red dots-scores of little red…

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City Council to Consider Ordinance Targeting Parking Company Accused of Assault, Other Abuses

Chicago Talks, December 15, 2008

Dec. 15, 2008 – Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) asked a Chicago City Council committee last…

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“Coalympics” Bring Attention to Pollution in Little Village

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2008

Nov. 20, 2008 – On a chilly autumn morning at the corner of 31st Street and…

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Lathrop Homes Residents to CHA: Lease Vacant Units

Chicago Talks, October 24, 2008

Oct. 24, 2008 – Lathrop Homes residents and supporters held a rally this Thursday, Oct….

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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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