In the Loop (Segments)

After key city departure, what’s next for TV and film in Chicago? 18.12.2024 8:05 ↓

Jonah Zeiger is among the latest high-profile staffers to leave the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. We discuss what comes next.

A panel of writers and book lovers share their favorites of 2024 17.12.2024 20:06 ↓

A poet, a romance writer and a bookstore share their favorite reads of the last year.

City Council narrowly passes budget after eliminating property tax hike 17.12.2024 5:44 ↓

In one of the closest votes in Chicago history, Mayor Johnson’s fourth budget proposal narrowly passed City Council after weeks of fractious debate.

A spotlight on the older women of the American workforce 17.12.2024 20:03 ↓

More women over 55 are staying in their jobs in the U.S. For some, it’s job satisfaction. For others, it’s because they can’t afford to retire.

Chicago movie buffs debate their favorite films of 2024 16.12.2024 17:12 ↓

A film critic, a manager for a local theater and a food writer who’s a major movie buff share their favorites of 2024.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on property tax assessments 16.12.2024 14:37 ↓

President Preckwinkle lays out reforms she says are needed to make the county’s property tax system more fair and more functional.

Latest Chicago budget proposal drops property tax hike, relies on skipping $40 million loan repayment 16.12.2024 15:37 ↓

After weekend negotiations, Mayor Johnson and alders have a new budget proposal with no property tax hike. A public finance expert weighs in.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 13, 2024: Trump’s border czar in Chicago, Mayor Johnson delays budget vote and more 13.12.2024 45:46 ↓

Mayor Brandon Johnson delays a budget vote. Meanwhile, the prosecution prepares to wrap up its case in Mike Madigan’s federal corruption trial.

Chicago musician hemlock on their latest release ‘444’ 12.12.2024 18:41 ↓

‘444’ is part of hemlock’s ongoing song-a-day-for-a-month project.

Making showstopper holiday cookies 12.12.2024 12:20 ↓

“The good thing is, cookie dough, like us, needs rest.”

Chicago budget woes could end city’s guaranteed income program 12.12.2024 13:53 ↓

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Get your Chicago holiday on with these activities and events 11.12.2024 7:40 ↓

From stunning lights to variations on A Christmas Carol to Nutcrackers galore, there are many ways to have festive holidays around Chicago.

The long road to a really crappy healthcare system in the U.S. 11.12.2024 18:46 ↓

Or: why some Americans were unsympathetic to the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.

The long road to a really crappy healthcare system in the U.S. 11.12.2024 18:46 ↓

Or: why some Americans were unsympathetic to the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.

Trump’s new border czar wants to start deportations in Chicago 11.12.2024 20:01 ↓

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‘Reset’ goes to…Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ 10.12.2024 12:58 ↓

“The dancing, the set, and most of all, the children!” The ‘Reset’ team lists their favorite elements of Joffrey’s version of the classic ballet.

A new home for Asian American literature in Albany Park 10.12.2024 11:24 ↓

Restoried Bookshop on Kedzie Avenue brings the community the literary works of authors and writers from all over Asia, the Pacific Islands and more.

Saving a life can come down to paperwork and vehicles 10.12.2024 11:41 ↓

Time is of the essence when someone is severely injured. In Illinois, patients aren’t always transferred to trauma centers in time.

What’s That Building? Columbia Yacht Club on the ship Abegweit 09.12.2024 10:54 ↓

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Doulas are now on staff for pregnant patients in Cook County 09.12.2024 14:30 ↓

The new Cook County Health program comes as maternal death rates are up in Illinois.

What the U.S. jobs report means for you 09.12.2024 9:25 ↓

The U.S. economy added 277,000 jobs in November. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2%.

WTB: Columbia Yacht Club 06.12.2024 10:56 ↓

Dennis looks into why there's a 700-foot ship docked all year round on Chicago's lakefront.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 6, 2024: Mayor and City Council try to reach consensus as deadline to pass budget nears, new Cook County State’s Attorney compares Chicago to war zone and more 06.12.2024 45:14 ↓

City faces budget deadline, former top mayoral aide faces harassment charges, Madigan defense attorneys grill former alder turned FBI mole.

Look to the stars with Chicago’s soulful duo The O’My’s 05.12.2024 16:42 ↓

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With Nafsi restaurant opening at South Shore Cultural Center, wrongs are righted 05.12.2024 9:40 ↓

Nafsi offers inventive soul food dishes in a space with an exclusionary past.