Libby Berry

When she’s not keeping up with the news, Libby enjoys binge-watching new TV shows, dragging her friends to karaoke and cuddling with her cat, Stella.
Stories by Libby Berry
From ‘Prove Em Wrong’ To ‘Honey’: The Best Chicago Music Of 2020
Chicago musicians this year spun up songs meant to inspire. Vocalo’s Stephen Bekoe helps us break down 2020’s best tracks.
What’s It Like To Be In High School During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
Naperville North junior Jordan King answers your questions about tackling high school during the pandemic.
WATCH: A Look Back At 2020, In 52 Photos
We’ve lived through a year like no other. Here’s what it looked like in Chicago and around the world.
A Virtual School Survival Guide For Teachers, By Teachers
We asked Chicago-area teachers to share tips and advice, from planning virtual lessons to improving poor attendance.
PHOTOS: Balancing School And Sisterhood During The COVID-19 Pandemic
This fall, we’ve been following freshmen as they navigate college during the pandemic. Here’s what daily life looks like for one student who’s taking classes remotely — along with being a big sister.
What’s Life On A College Campus Like During The Pandemic?
Do you feel safe? Does college hookup culture still exist? Elizabeth LeBeau answers your questions about freshman year during COVID-19.
How HBO Turned Back Time In Pilsen For ‘Lovecraft Country’
How do you transform a modern city like Chicago into a retro image of itself? Reset talked with some of the creative minds behind ‘Lovecraft Country’ to find out.
‘This Is Deja Vu’: In His New Album, Bob Mould Revisits An America In Crisis
Punk-rocker Bob Mould started writing protest anthems in the 1980s. Now he’s back with a new solo album that addresses the turmoil of 2020.
Wynton Marsalis Gives Us ‘The Ever Fonky Lowdown’ On A Divided America
With his new album, the iconic trumpeter and composer tackles what he sees as a sense of tribalism that encourages us to turn on each other rather than focus on the bigger picture.
‘An X-Ray Of Our Country’: How America’s Caste System Has Shaped History
In her new book, author Isabel Wilkerson argues we have a caste system in the U.S. — and that acknowledging it is an important first step in understanding issues of race.