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Felix Ortiz

Felix Ortiz tracks the city's heartbeat through its back alleys and bus routes, filing dispatches that feel like handshakes with strangers. His writing turns everyday commutes into quiet epics, honoring the unsung rhythms that stitch Chicago together.
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