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ChicagoTalks.org is a non-profit, local news source for Chicago and its many neighborhoods. Our stories come from all corners of the city; our reporters are young journalists learning to cover their communities and others who want to make sure the many uncovered stories get told. http://chicagotalks.org We're thankful for the support we've received from Columbia College Chicago and J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism. We're looking to make connections with local businesses, foundations and other groups to expand our social network and online community in ways that support community-building and democracy. Suzanne McBride and Barbara Iverson, teach in the Journalism Department at Columbia College Chicago. They are co-publishers of ChicagoTalks.org. Chicagotalks.org welcomes your communication and comments, but most of all, we look forward to publishing your stories, pictures, links and other media that will help us share what's going on in your part of Chicago.

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Chicago People’s City Council Calls a Meeting, Invites YOU

July 4, 2011

Do you know where your tax dollars are going? There’s a new Mayor and Grassroots Collaborative and Allies don’t want Rahm Emanuel and the City Council to the be like the old mayor. According to Grassroots Collaborative, The Mercantile Exchange got $15 million in our tax dollars to remodel their bathrooms, despite making $457...
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Say “No” to ComEd/Ameren Rate Hikes

July 3, 2011

Right now, ComEd and Ameren’s high-powered lobbying teams are leaning on state senators to vote for SB 1652, a bill that would lead to annual rate hikes for ComEd and Ameren. The bill passed both houses of the legislature on the last day of session, but without enough votes to ward off a threatened...
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QPON CHICAGO – Pride with Perks: Online Coupons for Our Community

June 29, 2011

Qpon is the “Daily Deal” company with its roots, focus and vision linked to the LGBT community. QponChicago.com serves the greater Chicago area providing our community really great savings on all kinds of fun and interesting things to do such as restaurants, beauty salons, stores, music, gyms, health professionals, spas, special events, theater, schools,...
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Reading on the Go

June 29, 2011

Byliner publishes original narratives by some of the most accomplished writers working today, at lengths that allow them to be read in a single sitting. Called Byliner Originals, these stories typically range between 10,000 and 35,000 words and are available in digital form, with select titles also available as audio or print-on-demand books. They...
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Come out to a Counter-Nationalist Cook-out, Party and Speak-out

June 28, 2011

AREA Chicago and Calles Y Sueños have been presenting work in conjunction with AREA Issue #11 on Im/Migration has been on display since June 4. It closes on July 4th. You can attend the closing event, a counter-nationalist cook-out, party and speak-out on Sunday, July 3, 5-11 p.m. The artworks are in some ways portraits, uneasy...
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Update on La Casita, Whittier School and CPS Confrontation

June 27, 2011

Reporter Kelsey Duckett updates this ongoing story at Gapersblock. “We have not left, and we will not leave,” she said. “The construction crews have said they will not cross our picket line, meaning construction will not begin until we move. We are not leaving until we are heard.” According to a press release from...
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Summer Thoughts of Grad School?

June 26, 2011

Thinking about grad school? There is a free information fair on Monday for people in the nonprofit world who are thinking of going to grad school in the next year or two. The fair will take place in the Auditorium Building of Roosevelt University, at 430 S. Michigan Avenue this coming Monday, the 27th,...
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Food Truck with an Island Flavor Pulls Up in Humboldt Park

June 24, 2011

“We are beyond excited to serve the community we call home,” said Cristina Ayala, Isla de Café owner. “Our food and drinks selections are our way of showing gratitude and service to Humboldt Park’s regular visitors and the hundreds of thousands that we hope to see during this week’s Fiestas Puertorriqueñas.” This food vehicle...
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Shred Some Worries About Identity Theft

June 23, 2011

Shred your fears about identity theft with the Better Business Bureau and various government agencies, on June 25th. You are invited to protect their identities by shredding unwanted personal, financial or confidential documents for FREE. This is the annual “Shred It and Forget It” Shredder Day at the United Center Parking Lot E, in...
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