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A note on this week's special issue

A note on this week's special issue

Everything I need to know about coping with quarantine I learned from playing solitaire.

By Brianna Wellen

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The Reader's stay-at-home chronicles: day 68

What we're reading, watching, listening to, etc., to pass the time.

By Reader staff
News & Politics

Lightfoot’s surprise tenant protection measure ruffles feathers

Progressive aldermen and landlord lobby balk at “fair notice” ordinance

By Maya Dukmasova
Food & Drink

Wine, cheese, and Decrypto

The Chicago Board Game Cafe offers food and drink pairings to go with your new favorite games.

By Brianna Wellen

Making a federal issue out of the Obama Center lawsuit

By Deanna Isaacs | 05.27.20
'Please stay at home'

By Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven | 05.27.20
My boyfriend is recovering from the virus. Can I dump him?

By Dan Savage | 05.27.20
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