In the Loop (Segments)

Black Chicago History Series: Anarchist Lucy Parsons 18.02.2025 9:45 ↓

Lucy Parsons, the Goddess of Anarchy, was a central figure in Chicago's labor movement.

Bird flu, tariffs, and federal funding freeze worry Illinois farmers 18.02.2025 24:02 ↓

Illinois grocers scrambling to meet egg demand as farmers try to contain avian flu outbreak, while dealing with tariffs and end of USAID.

How Trump’s mass firing of federal employees could affect the Chicago area 18.02.2025 12:08 ↓

There are roughly 82,000 federal workers based in Illinois according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

TimeLine Theatre reimagines the historical stage with ‘Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley’ 17.02.2025 18:05 ↓

“Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro, or the American Dream *is* at the expense of the American Negro. Is the question hideously loaded?” argues James Baldwin.

New book offers a guide for breaking Chicago’s cycle of segregation 17.02.2025 20:54 ↓

“What I love about the book is that Tonika makes us think, feel, understand and head toward empathy in a way that a statistical report can’t do,” says co-author Maria Krysan.

‘Dangerous’ cold and bitter winds blow through Chicago 17.02.2025 8:25 ↓

Most of this winter’s snow will arrive in the Chicago area after March 1, according to the state climatologist.

The love advice you didn’t know you needed to hear 13.02.2025 14:24 ↓

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Chicago Black Restaurant Week celebrates 10 years of delighting diners 13.02.2025 14:39 ↓

You can get a reservation now through February 23, 2025.

TV shows for the end of the world 13.02.2025 17:59 ↓

These shows remind us it’s good to have survival skills.

Chicago author Eve Ewing lays out how American schools harmed Black, Native students by design 12.02.2025 24:15 ↓

In her new book, author and sociologist Eve Ewing makes the argument to phase out the ‘carceral logics’ she sees in classrooms nationwide.

What’s next for electric vehicles as Pritzker, Trump move in opposite directions on EV policy? 12.02.2025 14:29 ↓

Illinois is offering buyers an incentive of $4,000 per vehicle. But at the federal level, the Trump administration is not a fan of EVs.

Madigan guilty of fraud, bribery conspiracy in partial verdict 12.02.2025 8:26 ↓

The former Illinois House speaker was found guilty on 10 counts and not guilty on 7 counts. The jury did not reach a unanimous decision on 12 other counts, leading to a partial verdict.

Chicago Black history: Civil rights activist Carl Hansberry 11.02.2025 13:35 ↓

Lorraine Hansberry was a Chicago playwriting legend. Her father Carl was a real estate broker turned civil rights activist.

New ACLU of Illinois legal director Kevin Fee faces Trump 2.0 11.02.2025 34:04 ↓

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President Trump pardons disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich 11.02.2025 13:08 ↓

Trump commuted Blagojevich’s sentence during his first term. And now, the president has pardoned him.

JOBS REPORT - Diane Swonk 10.02.2025 12:43 ↓

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ICE claims to target those with criminal records, but Chicago area arrests show otherwise 10.02.2025 23:35 ↓

One Lyons, Ill., resident says federal agents tried to break into his home without a warrant.

WTB 311 WACKER 10.02.2025 11:45 ↓

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What's That Building? 311 S. Wacker Dr. 08.02.2025 11:45 ↓

Sasha-Ann Simons and Dennis Rodkin discuss potential demolition of the 35-year-old downtown Chicago skyscraper.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Feb. 7, 2024: Justice Department sues Chicago and Illinois over immigration, Virginia McCaskey dies 07.02.2025 46:12 ↓

Trump sues Chicago and Illinois over immigration laws, alder ousted from City Council meeting, Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies.

Escape the February cold at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s orchid show 06.02.2025 9:58 ↓

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s “Orchid Show: India Blooms” runs from Feb. 8 to March 23.

Chicago area restaurant owner on honoring immigrants 06.02.2025 14:12 ↓

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Palestinian Chicagoans react to President’s proposal for U.S. takeover of Gaza 06.02.2025 19:52 ↓

Palestinian Americans from the Chicago area react to President Trump’s statements about taking over Gaza and displacing its residents.

What Trump’s plans for Dept. of Ed could mean for Illinois 05.02.2025 16:33 ↓

President Trump is said to be preparing an executive order that would attempt to break up the federal Department of Education.

New bill aims to end police ticketing in Illinois schools 05.02.2025 12:58 ↓

As the uncertain future of the Department of Education looms, state lawmakers are looking to enshrine students’ civil rights.