In the Loop (Segments)

Chicago rabbis reflect on one year since Oct. 7 08.10.2024 22:35 ↓

Two Chicago-area rabbis with differing views on the war in Gaza share how the violence abroad has affected them and their communities.

Chicago Palestinian community organizer reflects on one year since Oct. 7 08.10.2024 22:59 ↓

Rami Nashashibi was part of an interfaith tour in Jerusalem on Oct. 7. We talk to him about what the last year has been like for his community.

Chicago rabbis reflect on one year since Oct. 7 08.10.2024 22:35 ↓

Two Chicago-area rabbis with differing views on the war in Gaza share how the violence abroad has affected them and their communities.

A Chicago Palestinian community organizer reflects on a year of violence, war in Gaza 08.10.2024 22:33 ↓

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Intergenerational housing keeps families connected and traditions alive 07.10.2024 21:03 ↓

Guests tell stories and discuss growing up and living in intergenerational homes in Chicago and why it's still important to them today.

An infectious disease doc’s guide to COVID, flu, RSV and more this fall 07.10.2024 10:12 ↓

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Chicago area’s Jewish and Palestinian college students organize one year after Oct. 7 changed their worlds 07.10.2024 14:39 ↓

Jewish and Palestinian students are working to find a home on college campuses, even as many schools impose more stringent rules around protest.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 4, 2024: Chicago board of education to resign, city budget woes and more 04.10.2024 44:57 ↓

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 4, 2024: Chicago board of education to resign, city budget woes and more

Chicago blues guitarist Ronnie Baker Brooks on his new record ‘Blues In My DNA’ 03.10.2024 25:03 ↓

Chicago blues guitarist Ronnie Baker Brooks on his new record ‘Blues In My DNA’

Chicago blues guitarist Ronnie Baker Brooks on his new record ‘Blues In My DNA’ 03.10.2024 18:49 ↓

Continuing the legacy of blues music once felt like an obligation for Baker Brooks. “Now, it’s an honor,” he says.

Time to taste the delicious, diverse honey made within Chicago city limits 03.10.2024 11:16 ↓

Mint, clover and linden blossoms are a few Chicago plants shaping the flavor of local honey. “It’s the essence of terroir,” says urban beekeeper Jana Kinsman.

Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee on port strike, interest rates, housing 03.10.2024 14:51 ↓

Austan Goolsbee discusses what the ongoing port strike and the Fed’s recent rate cut will mean for the economy and consumers.

Real estate pros on how $1 billion could be invested in Chicago 02.10.2024 18:15 ↓

Real estate pros on how $1 billion could be invested in Chicago

Calls on State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to vacate alleged wrongful convictions before end of her term 02.10.2024 15:45 ↓

Calls on State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to vacate alleged wrongful convictions before end of her term

Make Chicago a manufacturing capital again? 02.10.2024 12:56 ↓

Make Chicago a manufacturing capital again?

One Minnesota woman’s battle with colorectal cancer and a double lung transplant 01.10.2024 21:40 ↓

Mandy Wilk has been battling colorectal cancer for eight years.

What’s ahead for filling Chicago’s budget shortfall? 01.10.2024 12:24 ↓

Mayor Johnson has pushed his annual budget address to Oct. 30.

What to expect at tonight’s VP debate 01.10.2024 12:50 ↓

Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz face off in what will likely be their only vice presidential debate Tuesday night.

Why it’s not as cool by the lake anymore 30.09.2024 10:14 ↓

Lake Michigan is breaking warm temperature records.

Student loan relief program ends for 30 million borrowers 30.09.2024 17:25 ↓

On Sept. 30, late fees and negative credit reporting for missed payments resume.

wtb - maxwell street 30.09.2024 13:22 ↓

reset talks to dennis rodkin about the evolution of maxwell st

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Sept. 27, 2024: CPS drama, ShotSpotter and Sky coach out and more Chicago news 27.09.2024 45:44 ↓

The fight between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez escalated. The city moved on from ShotSpotter.

Chiu Quon, Chicago’s oldest Chinese bakery, stays true to tradition 26.09.2024 11:07 ↓

Chiu Quon Bakery is a Chicago institution for traditional Chinese pastries and more.

The Chicago Sky didn’t make the playoffs, but hope remains that the team can bounce back 26.09.2024 21:41 ↓

The franchise has two first-round picks and a lottery pick in 2025.

Grab your books! It’s fall reading time. 26.09.2024 14:56 ↓

Autumn is the perfect time to get cozy with a book and we have some fall reads for you!