In the Loop (Segments)

‘Identity is tied to beauty’: This project wants you to rethink beauty norms 31.03.2026 15:08 ↓

‘Identity is tied to beauty’: This project wants you to rethink beauty norms

U.S. Senator Cory Booker challenges Americans to reclaim nation’s story 31.03.2026 22:25 ↓

U.S. Senator Cory Booker challenges Americans to reclaim nation’s story

Chicago leaders on Trans Day of Visibility: ‘It’s about liberation’ 31.03.2026 16:29 ↓

"Visibility without justice isn't enough"

Shampoo, food, and aspirin: The rising cost of oil affects a lot more than just your gas tank 31.03.2026 20:47 ↓

“It’s the transportation of the things that you buy, the production of the things that you buy, and the ingredients of the things that you buy,” says Cécile Shea, nonresident senior fellow on security and diplomacy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 27, 2026: CPS, ICE and Travel Chaos 27.03.2026 46:27 ↓

Chicago Public School board selects Macquline King as its permanent CEO.

Girls, let’s go on a walk 26.03.2026 17:03 ↓

Girls, let’s go on a walk

CTA Red Line funds must be restored, federal judge rules 26.03.2026 16:02 ↓

CTA Red Line funds must be restored, federal judge rules

Chicago archaeologists on how war, looting threaten Iran’s cultural heritage 25.03.2026 22:49 ↓

When cultural heritage sites are destroyed abroad, we all lose.

How Chicago’s Young Lords evolved from street gang to powerful force for social change 25.03.2026 15:54 ↓

“The movement is a moment in time and speaks to an ongoing struggle by Puerto Ricans for self-determination,” said ‘The Young Lords Speak’ editor Jacqueline Lazú.

How Chicago’s Young Lords evolved from street gang to powerful force for social change 25.03.2026 15:54 ↓

“The movement is a moment in time and speaks to an ongoing struggle by Puerto Ricans for self-determination,” said ‘The Young Lords Speak’ editor Jacqueline Lazú.

USPS right link 25.03.2026 17:12 ↓

USPS Postmaster General David Steiner is sounding the alarm that the agency could run out of funds within a year if changes aren’t made.

How much longer can USPS offer last-mile delivery? 24.03.2026 19:57 ↓

USPS Postmaster General David Steiner is sounding the alarm that the agency could run out of funds within a year if changes aren’t made.

Moths, wasps and beetles? Spring is for ALL the pollinators 24.03.2026 15:09 ↓

Bees and butterflies get all the buzz, but the Midwest has some underdog pollinators, including flies, beetles and moths.

The battle over subminimum wage in Chicago (web audio) 23.03.2026 19:10 ↓

The battle over subminimum wage in Chicago (web audio)

What’s That Building? South portico of the Griffin MSI 23.03.2026 14:19 ↓

No CMS. Dennis’ article will be published tomorrow morning (3/24) on wbez.org

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 20, 2026: Primary election results, City Council raises downtown hotel tax and more 20.03.2026 48:23 ↓

Big tech companies sue Chicago over new social media tax. Mayor Johnson appoints Cultural Commissioner, fires Deputy Mayor.

The life and legacy of Vernita Gray, a Chicago liberation activist 19.03.2026 12:43 ↓

The life and legacy of Vernita Gray, a Chicago liberation activist

The life and legacy of Vernita Gray, a Chicago liberation activist 19.03.2026 12:03 ↓

The life and legacy of Vernita Gray, a Chicago liberation activist

Parables abound in graphic novel adaptation of Octavia Butler’s dystopian masterpiece 19.03.2026 20:27 ↓

Parables abound in graphic novel adaptation of Octavia Butler’s dystopian masterpiece

Who won what? Behind the results of Illinois’ 2026 primary election 18.03.2026 1:06:32 ↓

We dig into the wins, losses, and surprises of Illinois’ 2026 primary.

What’s the craic? Chicagoans on learning the Irish language 17.03.2026 14:13 ↓

Irish is an endangered language, according to UNESCO.

Chicago voters exercise their right to vote – or not – this election 17.03.2026 19:59 ↓

People participate in elections for a variety of reasons, and new and seasoned voters may arrive to the polls with specific issues in mind.

Ask The Mayor, March 2026: Election, subminimum wage, CPS CEO and more 16.03.2026 49:06 ↓

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sits down with ‘In the Loop’ host Sasha-Ann Simons to answer listener questions on a wide range of topics.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 13, 2026: Primary election update, extreme weather and more 13.03.2026 40:22 ↓

CTA promises to double police on trains, Illinois Attorney General challenges Ticketmaster settlement.

Don Tracy on why he’s the best Republican for the soon-to-be vacant U.S. Senate seat in Illinois 12.03.2026 12:12 ↓

Don Tracy is an attorney and former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, a position he stepped down from in 2024. He’s running to be the next U.S. Senator from Illinois.