For one urban farmer, the future is fungi
By Alexis Shanes Medill Reports Terry Noland’s 1958 rockabilly hit “There Was A Fungus Among Us” may not have been a direct reference to mushrooms when it was released. But the title merits momentum today, when there are many fungi among us in nature and in our kitchens. Researchers have recruited them for soil remediation, […]
As Chicago’s five-year housing plan expires, local organizers call for rent subsidies
By Alexis Shanes Medill Reports Members of the Chicago Housing Justice League want increased access to safe, affordable housing and greater protection for people from the 30,000 evictions filed in Chicago every year. The league calls for rent subsidies and local input to troubleshoot the problem. The league and dozens of other housing organizations on […]