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We report on the impact of U.S. restrictions on work visas. Then, we talk with a labor economist about the potential effects of proposed immigration reform. We continues a series of stories on who's buying houses in a buyer's market. Plus, Resident Philospher Al Gini stops by with his annual summer book bag. And we share the sounds of experimental music through the local conduit Lampo.

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Compromise on Immigration?

The Chicago Sun-Times' Lynn Sweet discusses efforts in Congress to come up with a compromise on immigration reform, and the policy implications locally and nationally.

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Chicago Matters: Brushing Up the U.S. Welcome Mat

Monique Parsons reports on Chicago universities' efforts to attract bright scholars from outside the U.S. as part of our Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders series.

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Foreclosure Investing 101

Eight Forty-Eight's Ashley Gross continues a series of stories on who's buying houses in a buyer's market. Today, she profiles one man who likes to go fishing—for bargains at foreclosure auctions.

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Remembering a Lost House

Jones College Prep student Jose Favela recalls his parents' struggle to keep their home.

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Art out of Trash

Lonnie Holley will be the first artist-in-residence at Chicago's Intuit Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art. He makes art out of found and recycled objects, and recently welcomed Chicago schoolkids to join him.

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Al Gini's Summer Book Picks

Eight Forty-Eight's Resident Philosopher Al Gini shares his top ten suggestions for books to pack along on your summer vacation.

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Chicago Public Radio's Julie Shapiro reports on LAMPO, a group of people devoted to experimental music.

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