Mendy Kong

Stories by Mendy Kong
Jeff Tweedy’s new book is a soundtrack through childhood, sobriety and stardom
‘World Within a Song’ is a collection of 50 songs that have personal meaning to the Wilco frontman, who kicked off his book tour at a WBEZ event.
‘Young Love’ Creator Matthew A. Cherry on why Chicago families are at the center of his new TV series
The Oscar-winning Chicago football-player-turned-director recently joined WBEZ’s Rundown to talk about his new show ‘Young Love,’ growing up in the city and his hopes for future Black storytellers.
Loyal customers of Seven Treasures savor a last taste of their favorite Chinese restaurant
On its final Wednesday, the Chinatown staple on Wentworth Avenue drew crowds for a bowl of wonton noodles and a keepsake photo.
Chicago is turning into a K-pop hub
K-pop superstars TOMORROW X TOGETHER and NewJeans promise to be a big draw for fans at Lollapalooza. But K-pop enthusiasts can now find themed businesses not far from downtown.
Can used plastic be reborn as art? Just ask Chicago designer Norman Teague.
The renowned furniture maker and UIC professor tested the question in a new work that debuted this past May at the Venice Architecture Biennale.
How should Illinois support new mothers?
Two midwives and a health professional joined WBEZ’s Reset to discuss the struggles of three mothers from our “First 12 Weeks” series.
Tour the Midwest’s largest art fair with a curator keen on emerging artists
Curator Aimé Iglesias Lukin took WBEZ for a walk around Chicago’s EXPO art fair, which runs through Sunday at Navy Pier.
Here are 8 great ways to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
Soak in some jazz, revel in an all-night dance party, relive the March on Washington and other things to do in Chicago this month.
Watch: Four questions about ‘zombie’ fungi, answered by a scientist
WBEZ asked Field Museum researcher Matt Nelsen to answer our burning questions about the science behind HBO’s “Last of Us.”