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Chinese-Americans Share Tea and Language Lessons

Chinese-Americans Share Tea and Language Lessons

The mint-green walled room is filled with Chinese-Americans sitting at folding tables, all talking at the same time. The language is constantly changing, sometimes even within the same sentence. The Cup of Tea Discussions, hosted by the Chinese-American Service League, is a volunteer-based program that helps Chinese immigrants learn conversational English, a much needed tool […]

Video: Peanut Butter Price Increase

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Chicago residents talk about whether or not recent peanut butter price increases affect their shopping habits.

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NATO Causes Columbia College to Shift Schedule

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NATO Causes Columbia College to Shift Schedule

The Columbia College student schedule has been shortened in order to make room for NATO and the G8 summit this coming Spring. There will be a lot of action going on in the city and the admission board wanted to avoid conflicts. Some students also plan on attending protests. Like this: Like Loading…

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Month at the Museum with Kevin Byrne

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Month at the Museum with Kevin Byrne

Like many Chicagoans, Kevin Byrne runs every morning. However, he does it throughout the 14-acre Museum of Science and Industry to scout out different places that are exceptionally dark and would be perfect for his next sleeping locale. Byrne is spending 30 days inside the Museum of Science and Industry for the second round of […]

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Mayor Emanuel’s First Budget Proposal

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Mayor Emanuel’s First Budget Proposal

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