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“He’s all about the back door and not drawing attention to himself because it’s kind of a humbling situation,” said Robert Maibuecher, Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department (CFD) Squad 2. “When he shows up to your house and tries to help you with a check or financial assistance. He doesn’t want to just parade in […]
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Paint, Punk Rock and Perseverance: A Local Artist’s Journey With Epilepsy
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A metal bird cage rests upon a woman’s head, her bare chest exposed, a wink in her eye and her left hand over her heart. Around her, in an array of bold and bright colors, beautiful orange monarch butterflies flutter, escaping from the cage and creating a heart like shape. A black border outlines this image and […]
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Chris Jones, a native of Manchester, England, has been a theater critic for the Chicago Tribune for 15 years and has reviewed thousands of productions locally, in addition to critiquing performances in New York and other cities with rich theater traditions. Tucked away in a window seat at Argo Tea, he talks about his experience […]
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Aisha Butler, Michael Lansu, Tracy Swartz, Lolly Bowean, Alex Kotlowitz and Darryl Holliday took on questions of truth and trust in the 21st century. These local Chicago journalists from mainstream media, as well as from online and citizen journalism sites, provided a lively discussion on Journalism’s Role in Telling the Story of Violence in Chicago. Moderators […]
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The “Wonder Women” project was created by a group of writers and editors from the Journalism Department at Columbia College Chicago, with direction from professors Karen Titus and Betsy Edgerton. During the Spring 2014 semester, the team collaborated to highlight the stories of up-and-coming Chicago female artists. Next year, ChicagoTalks will work to publish the projects of […]
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via YouTube A thick cloud of vapor pours out of his mouth after inhaling off the electronic cigarette that’s attached to a low, modern-looking table filled with vials of different flavors of e-liquids. Sam Gendell, a former pack-per-day smoker and a new customer to one of Chicago’s e-cigarette stores called Smoque Vapours, started using the […]
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Pat McGann may have entered the comedy scene later than most, but late is always better than never – especially since his stint Friday night on David Letterman has finally given him the widespread recognition he deserves. Who is Pat McGann? I found out a couple months ago before his late night TV success, and my time has […]
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