Samantha Callender

Apr 19, 2024 | writersweekly.com | Cheryl Pickett |Samantha Callender

Interviews, podcasts, meetings, lectures, videos – there’s always so much to be transcribed. That’s when the need for a transcription writer comes in. Of course, AI transcription tools can fulfill the same purpose. But, the truth is, most businesses prefer human transcriptionists to get their scripts written. And there are several reasons why. Human transcriptionists can understand accents, slangs, unclear speech, and even background noise better than AI tools.

Oct 12, 2023 | wbez.org | Samantha Callender

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter. Coffee with a side of yoga or therapy: Several newer coffee shops in Chicago are leaning into a community-impact model. That shift will be on display at this weekend’s CoffeeCon in west suburban Warrenville, where roasters, enthusiasts and shop owners will gather to talk about everything from beans to brewing science to coffee’s future.

Oct 10, 2023 | chicago.suntimes.com | Matt Moore |Ben Pope |Samantha Callender |Amy Bizzarri

Workers in a West Loop skyscraper got a surprise today when they looked out the window to find a man climbing the Accenture Tower. Sujay Shah, 66, who has worked in the high-rise for almost 15 years, told the Sun-Times that he’s seen a lot of crazy things, but never someone scaling the 588-foot building. “He’s like a Spider-Man,” Shah said. Below, we detail what went on there, plus more community news you need to know today.

Oct 5, 2023 | wbez.org | Samantha Callender

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter. Walking into Shari Currie’s vintage furniture shop in Hyde Park feels like walking into home. At Recycled Modern, the art on the walls, plush furniture throughout the store, faint smell of incense and carefully placed home decor are all intentionally curated and styled to encourage you to stay a while and explore.

Sep 27, 2023 | chicago.suntimes.com | Matt Moore |Kristen Schorsch |Kerry Cardoza |Samantha Callender

Whether you’re a lifelong Chicagoan or a transplant, it doesn’t take long to realize that fall is a beautiful time of year in the Midwest. Sure, autumn here may feel shorter than a Bears winning streak, but that’s all the more reason to enjoy it while it’s here, in all of its leafy, apple-cidery, pumpkin-picking goodness. Below, we’ve got a list of some things to do this fall outside the city. 👇But first, we’ve got the essential community news you need to know this afternoon.