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more from the worker issue
How Laying Out a Paper Has Changed in 45 Years
An interview with our longtime layout editor Tony Zralka who retired in February after 45 years in the business.
The Hidden Work of Caregivers
Caregiving can take a physical, mental, and financial toll, but there are programs to line up caregivers with financial assistance.
Teaching the Next Generation to Touch Grass
Angie Viands teaches students at South Side Occupational Academy how to raise chickens, tend orchards, and grow microgreens.
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A Spring 2026 Theater Preview
A selection of upcoming plays at Court, Definition, Goodman, Steppenwolf, and more.
Public Meetings Report — April 9, 2026
A recap of select open meetings at the local, county, and state level.
The Exchange: Sunny with a Chance, Diamonds, and Determination
The Exchange, the Weekly’s poetry corner, offers our thoughts in exchange for yours.
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