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Blue carts better, but city could recycle more

Chicago Talks, October 9, 2007

Submitted on Tue, 10/09/2007 – 12:00. Story by Emily Slusher Chicago’s Blue Cart recycling program…

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Little Village residents want school buildings torn down

Chicago Talks, August 30, 2007

Submitted on Thu, 08/30/2007 – 22:21. Story by Michael Pasternak About 50 protesters marched outside…

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CAPS volunteers vs. drug dealers on the West Side

Chicago Talks, August 27, 2007

Submitted on Mon, 08/27/2007 – 02:13. Story by Jamie Morgan The 1112 district beat leader…

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Building houses varied hopes for community

Chicago Talks, August 7, 2007

Submitted on Tue, 08/07/2007 – 12:51. Story by Jamie Morgan For the past 20 years,…

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City plants beautification grants in hope of luring business

Chicago Talks, July 26, 2007

Submitted on Thu, 07/26/2007 – 13:41. Story by Jamie Morgan Three alderman representing the Midwest…

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Taking aim at saving lives

Chicago Talks, July 21, 2007

Submitted by Visitor on Sat, 07/21/2007 – 04:00. Story by Jamie Morgan Today is the…

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Residents hope basketball keeps gangs at bay

Chicago Talks, June 29, 2007

Submitted on Fri, 06/29/2007 – 03:04. Story by Brian P. Roach It’s late afternoon, gray…

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Officials looking for shelter for homeless living under highway

Chicago Talks, June 28, 2007

Submitted on Thu, 06/28/2007 – 14:08. Story by Jamie Morgan Every summer, homeless men and…

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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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