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Oct 22, 2024 | wbez.org | Andjela Padejski |Esther Yoon-Ji Kang |Jesse Howe |Ysa Quiballo

Andjela Padejski is an artist, designer, and developer with a passion for crafting captivating digital editorial experiences. Her background includes an MFA in Film, Video, New Media, and Animation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BA in Media Studies and Computer Science from Wellesley College. Prior to joining WBEZ, Andjela worked at CalMatters, interned at Reveal and is committed to the work of non-profit journalism.

Jun 27, 2024 | wbez.org | Bianca Cseke |Ysa Quiballo |Leigh Giangreco |Meha Ahmad

Cassie Walker Burke is WBEZ’s external editor and works on the digital news desk. Prior to joining WBEZ, she founded the Chicago bureau of the national education news nonprofit Chalkbeat and led an award-winning team that was recognized by the Education Writers Association, the Chicago Headline Club, LION and the Society of Professional Journalists.

Aug 4, 2023 | wbez.org | Ysa Quiballo

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter. The sriracha shortage that began in 2020 has unfortunately stretched into 2023. The original sriracha brand, Huy Fong Foods, has faced years of low chili pepper supply and production issues.

Jul 22, 2023 | wbez.org | Ysa Quiballo

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter. From technicolor mesh tank tops to black fishnet tights, the outfits of the Pitchfork Music Festival on Friday varied as much as the musicians. The three-day festival, which draws about 60,000 attendees, features more than 40 artists playing everything from alternative rock to hip hop and jazz.

Jul 20, 2023 | wbez.org | Ysa Quiballo

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter. The Race to Mackinac, the longest and oldest freshwater annual sailing competition in the world, is here. On Friday and Saturday, roughly 245 boats carrying more than 2,000 crew members will sail for Mackinac Island, the resort destination off the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Here’s your primer.