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#1054 Story of the Week: Published: TUESDAY September 15, 2026: ‘DOUBLE LIFE: Manager by Day, Queen by Night’ by ZUMA Press award winning photo-journalist Moe Zoyari: In the heart of Chicago’s vibrant nightlife, Tony Cook masterfully balances two entirely different worlds with seamless grace. By day, he serves as a dedicated restaurant manager at the iconic Hamburger Mary’s and by night, he undergoes a meticulous five hour artistic transformation into Tasha Salad, Chicago’s high energy drag superstar. Celebrated for her sharp wit, big hair, and ‘’classic southern aunt’’ aesthetic, Tasha provides Tony with a profound creative outlet to playfully subvert traditional gender boundaries. Tony’s weekly metamorphosis is a celebration of self expression allowing him to step outside his corporate 9-to-5 routine and command the stage with an unfiltered, sparkling brilliance that keeps the city captivated. Welcome to ‘DOUBLE LIFE: Manager by Day, Que...