An Everest Climber’s Never-Ending Quest For Adventure
Mountain climber Melissa Arnot Reid talks about reaching Everest’s peak without supplemental oxygen, and why she is obsessed with true crime stories.
Mountain climber Melissa Arnot Reid talks about reaching Everest’s peak without supplemental oxygen, and why she is obsessed with true crime stories.
Illinois Democrats are gathering in Springfield Thursday for a day of fundraisers and political speeches as part of the Illinois State Fair.
This week’s ‘Game of Thrones’ shows Jon teaming up with other fan favorites, a big reveal from Cersei, and a Tarly family barbecue.
On a special Nerdette all about bassoonery, we talk with ‘The Office’ star Rainn Wilson about being “The Bassoon King.”
Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing back against the federal government.
The ‘Orange Is The New Black’ actress says she finds inspiration for her death metal music in an unlikely place: Buddhism.
Police Board President Lori Lightfoot’s term is set to expire at the end of the day Monday, and Mayor Emanuel hasn’t said whether he’ll re-appoint her for the job.
Jenny Slate, known for her web series Marcel The Shell and her role on Parks and Recreation, has a little-known obsession with houseplants.
Comedian and essayist Samantha Irby says the first episode of her TV show will feature digestive issues — and no romance.
Take down this bounty of summer homework assignments from astrophysicists, writers, sex-therapists and even Tom Hanks.