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AJ Caughey'Juggling glitter': How chambers of commerce in Chicago's commercial corridors are responding to the influx of migrants
In some of Chicago’s busiest commercial corridors, chambers of commerce and small businesses are coordinating with the city to plug gaps in Chicago’s response to the influx of migrants.
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Joshua A. Bickel / APWhy are foreign investors buying land in Illinois, and what does it mean for the state?
In Illinois, Chinese investors own only about one square mile of land, while Portuguese, Italian, and Canadian interests hold over 760 square miles combined.
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AJ CaugheyLiving passports: How tattoos ink Chicago's cultural connections
For more than a century, tattoo artists have connected Chicagoans with other countries and cultures — a tradition that lives on, even as the industry changes.
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African Voices
Council expert Roger Thurow explains how most African countries don’t have the resources to provide aid to their own citizens.
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AP PhotosBeyond Michael Jordan: Translating Chicago for international businesses
How would you explain Chicago’s business culture to folks who have never been to the U.S.? Here’s how one expert does it.
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AJ Caughey'It made me scared of camels': The Music Box Theatre brings international horror to Chicago
The Music Box Theatre brings international horror films to Chicago because they can make you terrified of things you didn't know you could be afraid of. Curators think audiences' shrieks, shouts, and screams bring people and cultures together.
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AP PhotosGreen with envy? Chicago's sustainable architecture scene
Chicago is known the world over for its bold and unique architecture. After all, it’s the birthplace of the skyscraper. But how does the city compare globally when it comes to sustainable architecture?
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Shafkat Anowar/APFive Features That Define Chicago's Role in Global Trade
Illinois and its largest city play crucial parts in the worldwide trade landscape. To understand what those parts entail, we spoke to World Business Chicago.
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Edward MendelWhy a German publisher made a board game about Chicago's sewers
Raising Chicago introduces players to an underexplored part of Chicago's early history. The game's transatlantic journey reflects global shifts in the booming board gaming market.
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NASAWe Can't Shoot for the Moon without Space Technology
Federal investment in space technology is crucial to help farmers fight climate change—this generation's moonshot.