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Volunteer: Stories of Philanthropy Helping Refugees Find a New Home and Community

The civil war in Syria drove the Adris family from their home. The war claimed three family members. After a three-year wait, they were able to resettle in Chicago thanks to the Syrian Community Network, and Suzanne Akras Sahloul, who runs that organization as a volunteer.

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Artist Interviews Twin Shadow

After his set at the North Coast Music Festival, George Lewis Jr. caught up with CHIRP's Dylan Peterson to talk about the many ups and downs of Twin Shadow. They discussed the impact that fashion and light shows can have on art, the difficulties that life brings in both physical and emotional measures, and losing interest in collaborations the moment everyone starts collaborating.

Featuring music from Twin Shadow's Night Rally mixtape, available as a free download here.

produced by Dylan Peterson (@tdvsbl)

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First Time First Trip - Peter Kim

Contains explicit language

Peter is a nationally touring comedian with the famed Second City. Originally from NYC, Peter started improv at the UCB and founded EndGames Improv in San Francisco. Currently based in Chicago, Peter can be found improvising at The Annoyance, iO and with TONE at the Mission Theater. His solo act has been featured at The Laugh Factory, Zanies, Jokes and Notes and the RISK! Podcast. Follow @peterkz on Twitter.

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First Time First Trip - Len Kasper

Len has been an announcer for the Cubs since 2005, with WGN and Comcast SportsNet. He started his work in sports broadcasting in 1999 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Florida Marlins, and worked for WTMJ for 8 years. In addition to sportscasting, Len also has been monumental in charity work with the Len & Bob Bash at House of Blues, and Hot Stove Cool Music. In 2011 Len won the Harry Caray Sportscaster of the Year Award. A native Michigander, Len lives in Chicago with his wife Pam and son, Leo.

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Artist Interviews Kangaroo

Chicago's Kangaroo met up with Katie Owens at Bang Bang Pie Shop to talk about the childlike seriousness of Watership Down, setting goals as individuals and for the band, and making emo music that doesn't sound like emo music.