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Tragic Past No Obstacle for Lakeview Nail Salon Owner

Chicago Talks, May 6, 2010

In an area flourishing with independent nail salons, the owner of Hollywood Nails manages to…

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Governor to Join Hotel Picket

Chicago Talks, June 15, 2009

By Curtis Black of Community Media Workshop June 15, 2009 – Gov. Pat Quinn will…

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Debate Over, Aldi to Open in Edgewater

Chicago Talks, June 10, 2009

By Dylan Heath of  The Urban Coaster June 11, 2009 – After a period of…

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Sudanese Refugees Find a Home in Chicago

Chicago Talks, December 12, 2008

Dec. 12, 2008 Story by Ebony L. McCline Maketh Bul Mabior walks into a downtown…

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Amendments to Americans with Disabilities Act Seeks to Restore Equal Legal Footing for Disabled in Employment and other areas

Chicago Talks, September 30, 2008

September 30, 2008 – Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago applauds the passage of the ADA…

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Puerto Rican Chamber “Jazzes” up Business Networking Event

Chicago Talks, August 5, 2008

Categories: At Work Money Matters Public West Side

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Independent coffee shop thrives in developing neighborhood

Chicago Talks, June 26, 2007

Submitted on Tue, 06/26/2007 – 14:05. Story by Becky Schlikerman On Chicago Avenue in West…

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Summit seeks to help people who have been incarcerated build new lives

Chicago Talks, June 8, 2007

Submitted on Fri, 06/08/2007 – 03:45. Story by Jamie Morgan More than 3,000 people who…

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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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