In the Loop (Segments)

Sensors in Chicago’s rivers give real-time data on whether it’s safe to kayak, swim 25.09.2024 12:00 ↓

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New report highlights the ‘past, present and power’ of Chicago’s Mexican population 25.09.2024 14:47 ↓

The report from UIC’s Latino Research Initiative details how critical Chicago’s Mexican population is to the city’s economy.

1 in 5 Chicago-area families with kids are food insecure 25.09.2024 9:11 ↓

A new Greater Chicago Food Depository report found the number of visits to food pantries in the area has doubled since 2020.

Mental health care expanding in Chicago’s south side 24.09.2024 7:43 ↓

The Ada S. McKinley Community Mental Health Clinic will open on the sixth floor of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.

The northwest side’s housing protection ordinance: where it came from and what it means 24.09.2024 14:29 ↓

City council approved the Housing Protection Ordinance. It raises demolition fees and offers tenants the opportunity to buy their homes.

What’s going on between CTU, Pedro Martinez and Chicago’s mayor? Tensions run high between CPS, CTU and Chicago’s mayor Is the head of CPS going to be out of a job? 24.09.2024 13:57 ↓

Martinez says he won’t resign, despite the mayor reportedly saying he wants him to do so.

What Australia can teach the U.S. about voting, representation and democracy 23.09.2024 45:36 ↓

Reset executive producer Dan Tucker traveled to Australia to study its voting and political systems. Here are the takeaways for Americans.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Sept. 20, 2024: City Council defies mayor, hung jury in corruption trial and more 20.09.2024 44:34 ↓

Chicago’s City Council defied Mayor Brandon Johnson in a fight over ShotSpotter technology. A mistrial was declared in the case of an AT&T executive accused of bribing Madigan.

Garrett Popcorn turns 75 19.09.2024 8:14 ↓

In honor of the anniversary, the company is debuting new flavors, including apple caramel crisp.

Chicago scientists turn to balloons to help study city’s heat 19.09.2024 7:21 ↓

A study over the summer used data from balloons to track and understand changing temperatures in Chicago.

Young filmmakers exhibit shorts about the environment 18.09.2024 10:41 ↓

The One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest returns for its 12th year.

Will Biden’s ‘parole in place’ program escape legal limbo? 18.09.2024 10:05 ↓

The ‘Keeping Families Together’ program would let some undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens stay in the country as they try to obtain lawful residency.

Are dry summers Chicago’s new normal? 18.09.2024 8:02 ↓

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A year in review of the Pretrial Fairness Act 17.09.2024 19:07 ↓

It’s been one year since the Pretrial Fairness Act went into full effect. What has the impact been?

City council a step closer to appointing Ald. Burnett as chair of Zoning Committee 17.09.2024 13:00 ↓

The Rules Committee approved Burnett on September 16th, and he goes to a full vote on Wednesday.

The White Sox are making history. The worst kind. 17.09.2024 15:55 ↓

Chicago’s Southside team is on track to have the worst record in one season in the history of Major League Baseball.

Contextualizing payouts to victims of police misconduct 16.09.2024 19:14 ↓

Chicago’s City Council’s Committee on Finance approves paying out $15 million to victims of police misconduct in the midst of budget shortfall.

People living in tents in Humboldt Park to move into permanent housing by December, city and advocates say 16.09.2024 14:20 ↓

Chicago Rents will set people up in 60 apartments. The program is run by All Chicago, a group that aims to end homelessness.

What's That Building? Depositors Bank and Goldblatt store 15.09.2024 12:16 ↓

A pair of buildings have faced each other for a century at 47th Street and Ashland Avenue — during the heyday of the Back of the Yards neighborhood and subsequent downturn — now face change. Reset checks in with Dennis Rodkin.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Sept. 13, 2024: City hiring freeze, police abuse payouts and more 13.09.2024 46:16 ↓

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Sept. 13, 2024: City hiring freeze, police abuse payouts and more

What’s In Season: Chili peppers and tomatoes 12.09.2024 10:57 ↓

The summer harvest isn’t over yet!

Jazz trumpeter Marquis Hill and more great music on tap for Vocalo’s 2024 Summer Finale 12.09.2024 17:56 ↓

You can catch the Vocalo Summer Finale at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on Friday, Sept. 20, at 5 p.m.

Some Chicago shelters to close as number of migrants wanes 12.09.2024 16:02 ↓

The closure of three migrant shelters in October will eliminate roughly 3,000 beds.

‘Democracy at Risk’ film fest brings political history to Chicago 11.09.2024 14:24 ↓

The festival kicks off on September 16 with Joe Winston’s “Punch 9 for Harold Washington.”

Chicago to host inaugural Urban Birding Festival 11.09.2024 14:49 ↓

Chicago sits on an important migratory path for birds and about 400 people are registered for the festival.