Chicago’s Top Fungi Guy Is out to Save the World, One Beautiful Mushroom at a Time

Sean DiGioia, left, and Joe Weber of Four Star Mushrooms at the company’s indoor growing room in Chicago on May 17, 2022. Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune/TNS

By Lisa Shames From Chicago Tribune

Chicago—Contrary to what his profession might lead you to believe, Joe Weber hasn’t always been obsessed with mushrooms.