Mendy Kong
Digital Producer
Stories by Mendy Kong
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
