In the Loop (Segments)

What’s ahead for Chicago’s parks? 15.04.2025 15:59 ↓

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Illinois arts orgs worry after federal, local funding cuts 15.04.2025 12:58 ↓

Between changes at the National Endowment for the Humanities and a shake-up at Chicago’s DCASE, humanities organizations are scrambling to find money to keep the lights on.

SHRINKFLATION 14.04.2025 9:39 ↓

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Let’s talk finances from retirement to a potential ‘Trumpcession’ 14.04.2025 20:03 ↓

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Visas of international students in Chicagoland have been revoked. Here’s what we know. 14.04.2025 15:54 ↓

Recently, international students attending Chicagoland universities have had their student visas revoked by the federal government.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 11, 2025: Northwestern’s federal funding woes, alders advance January 6th resolution, and more 11.04.2025 44:29 ↓

Illinois defies President Trump’s order to eliminate DEI in public schools. Bribery trial of State Senator Emil Jones III gets underway.

Behind the charm of Chicago’s indie-TK band starcharm 10.04.2025 19:28 ↓

The trio will take the Schubas stage on Tuesday, April 15, opening for Lowertown and Sunshy.

Woodlawn food mutual aid project Marketbox celebrates five years, and expands into meal lecture series 10.04.2025 17:30 ↓

From gentrification to racism embedded in the education and food systems, the lecture series invites people to ponder the news – together – over a meal.

Chicago wants to tow the tow companies that ‘prey’ on drivers 10.04.2025 8:12 ↓

The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on April 16 on an ordinance that would allow drivers and insurers to sue rogue tow truck drivers.

Actor Michael Shannon on directorial debut, ‘Eric Larue’: ‘Honesty can be intimidating to some people’ 09.04.2025 22:00 ↓

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Earth Day activities to consider putting on your calendar 09.04.2025 16:11 ↓

Earth Day is April 22, but activities are happening all month long.

Northwestern Facing $790 Million Federal Funding Freeze 09.04.2025 8:00 ↓

The Trump administration has frozen nearly $790 million in federal funding for Northwestern University amid a federal investigation into the school's handling of research grants.

April concerts in iconic Chicago clubs 08.04.2025 14:19 ↓

You can catch Afrobeat, funk, bluegrass and more at Chicago’s small and medium-sized clubs in April.

Chicago’s small businesses may be hardest hit by the Trump administration’s tariffs 08.04.2025 17:36 ↓

Small businesses of all kinds are expecting a financial squeeze from the new import taxes.

Without Chicago, there wouldn’t be soap operas 08.04.2025 14:14 ↓

Whether you’re a fan of “Days” or “General Hospital,” you may have Chicago to thank for them.

WTB 07.04.2025 14:32 ↓

National Public Housing Museum

With changes at Department of Ed, what you need to know about student loans 07.04.2025 16:53 ↓

Legal battles imperil loan repayment programs created under President Biden and 43 million borrowers have money tied up with a department that has lost half its staff.

It’s not just tariffs: Rising tensions with Canada leave the Great Lakes in jeopardy 07.04.2025 13:22 ↓

The US and Canada have co-managed the Great Lakes for over a century. Rising political tensions between the two nations might change that.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 2, 2025: Teachers contract deal, suburban elections 04.04.2025 46:23 ↓

The Chicago Teachers Union reaches contract deal with Chicago Public Schools. Northwestern comes under Congressional scrutiny.

Behind the Art Institute’s first Frida Kahlo exhibition 03.04.2025 20:07 ↓

Go back in time through Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris and experience her first and only trip to Europe in 1939.

Chicago chefs, restaurants recognized among the 2025 James Beard finalists 03.04.2025 9:43 ↓

Maxwells Trading, Galit, Oriole, HaiSous and Kumiko are among the Chicago spots nominated for the prestigious award.

Chicago chefs, restaurants recognized among the 2025 James Beard finalists 03.04.2025 9:43 ↓

Maxwells Trading, Galit, Oriole, HaiSous and Kumiko are among the Chicago spots nominated for the prestigious award.

Pritzker builds his own trade relationships as Trump tariffs take effect 03.04.2025 17:47 ↓

President Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping tariffs on all imports worldwide. All trading partners will be hit with a 10 percent tariff, with dozens of countries getting slapped with tariffs two to three times as high.

‘BAUBO unearthed’ is an art show about mythology for the current moment 02.04.2025 13:32 ↓

An ancient Greek myth inspires a spring art show that reminds us how joy is necessary in hard times.

Where you live in Chicago can determine how long you have 02.04.2025 16:11 ↓

Access to healthy foods, a job and stable housing all contribute to a person’s longevity – and where a person lives in Chicago can determine all those factors, too.