Robert Finkel’s tenacity is comparable to that of an eager puppy. He claims this himself, discussing the process of opening up Forbidden Root, his now seven-month-old botanical brewery and restaurant in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. “I’m a puppy—when a bite an ankle, I stay on,” Finkel said. “You can shake a leg, but I’ll stay […]
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After their midnight set at Liar’s Club located at 1665 W. Fullerton Avenue, brothers Alex and Brett Fishback set up a booth to sell merchandise for their band, Long Live the Goat. Taking a page from musicians across the country, these Chicago brothers must rely on t-shirt sales and other small items to make money […]
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“When I was diagnosed, they thought it was genetic… but for me, it comes in waves,” explained Nicholas Swanton. “There’ll be times where I’m fine, functioning normally, but then something will trigger an episode,” he continued. Swanton, 20, a Cinema Arts and Science major concentrating in Screenwriting at Columbia College Chicago, recalled periodic dips in […]
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Hidden among vast trees and old University of Chicago buildings, a street full of small booths overflowed with colorful produce. There, hands exchanged bright red cherry tomatoes for blue plastic cards. Here at the 61st Street Farmers Market LINK cards, (also known as food stamp cards) can be used for farm fresh produce, a rarity […]
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As the sun rose this morning in Irving Park, many proceeded to go about in their daily routine. However an aura of uncertainty filled the air. People would pass by without glancing at one another. Many looked down to the ground while waiting for their bus. One week prior many had a smile on their […]
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