Don’t freak out, but the ‘zombie’ fungus from ‘The Last Of Us’ is real
A fungi species known as Ophiocordyceps unilateralis has the ability to control its host.
Andrew Meriwether
Producer, Reset
Stories by Andrew Meriwether
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How to find new artists and support them without the big streaming platforms
A panel of music professionals give insight on where they go digging and how to give directly to musicians.
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Black theater and dance is thriving in Chicago
Several shows featuring black stories and performers are currently running and coming in March.
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Chicago’s new police oversight board, explained
For the first time, Chicago voters will pick members of police councils that aim to hold the Chicago Police Department accountable.
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How Chicago is reacting to the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols
Demonstrations are scheduled in and around Chicago Monday afternoon and evening after video of the incident was released over the weekend.
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New grant aims to bolster Chicago’s hidden neighborhood gems
The $5.5 million grant will expand efforts already underway in other neighborhoods across Chicago.
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Roe v. Wade marks 50 years. What’s next for reproductive rights?
Jan. 22 marked 50 years since the Roe v. Wade court decision Today, the debate over abortion access continues to rage.
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How should artificial intelligence be used in the classroom?
Some schools districts have banned tools like ChatGPT while other teachers are embracing it
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UIC faculty set to strike as contract negotiations drag on
The faculty union and administration have been in contract talks for over nine months.
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Ready to watch a 13-hour film Gene Siskel Center has the series for you
The ‘Settle In’ series runs through Feb. 4 with films running from seven and a half hours to nearly 14 hours.
