In the Loop (Segments)

Illinois congressional leaders raise concerns about U.S ‘takeover’ of Venezuela 05.01.2026 21:11 ↓

Plus: the new laws that have taken effect in Illinois.

How could a shift in federal marijuana policy impact the Chicago area? 05.01.2026 14:33 ↓

To ease restrictions on medical research of marijuana, President Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 18 that could move marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug.

Best New Year’s Eve parties in Chicago 24.12.2025 8:07 ↓

Ice skating? An alien party? A brunch cruise? Here are some creative ideas for how to spend New Year’s Eve in Chicago.

Volunteering over the holidays and beyond 24.12.2025 19:34 ↓

‘In the Loop’ discusses how to bring the spirit of giving into the new year.

‘Paris in Black’ shows influence of the City of Love on Black Renaissance in Chicago and beyond 23.12.2025 13:33 ↓

“This is about oppressed people knowing their value, and building alternative spaces in their minds, “ says Danny Dunson, curator at the DuDable Black History Museum.

GoFundMe campaigns for food and housing increase 20% in 2025 23.12.2025 22:22 ↓

“Crowdfunding should never be the crutch that becomes the norm. It’s a red flag,” says Dion Dawson, of Dion’s Chicago Dream, an organization that delivers produce boxes to Chicagoans in all 77 community areas.

Reclaiming Chicago wins Chicago Prize, gets $10 million boost 22.12.2025 21:11 ↓

Reclaiming Chicago wins Chicago Prize, gets $10 million boost

Epicurious city: The best Chicago foods of 2025 22.12.2025 17:03 ↓

Epicurious city: The best Chicago foods of 2025

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 19, 2025: City budget stalemate, federal agents return and more 19.12.2025 46:47 ↓

Alders push forward with a rival budget. Federal immigration agents return. And the Bears make a play for an Indiana stadium.

Ask the Mayor, December 2025 18.12.2025 48:46 ↓

Ask the Mayor, December 2025

Our favourite tunes of 2025 17.12.2025 16:49 ↓

What was your favorite Chicago artist or album this year?

Our favourite tunes of 2025 17.12.2025 16:49 ↓

What was your favorite Chicago artist or album this year?

Local Jewish community gathers for Hanukkah after Bondi Beach attack 17.12.2025 13:34 ↓

Members of Chicago’s Jewish community are embracing unity and light after the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia last week.

With federal tax credits expiring, what’s ahead for Illinois’ solar industry? 17.12.2025 15:19 ↓

With federal tax credits expiring, what’s ahead for Illinois’ solar industry?

Workers at Chicago’s cultural institutions are getting organized 17.12.2025 17:56 ↓

Workers at Chicago’s cultural institutions are getting organized

WTB? Chicago Board Options Exchange 15.12.2025 11:30 ↓

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History, evidence don’t fully back up corporate head taxes are ‘job killers’ 15.12.2025 18:55 ↓

A WBEZ analysis finds that there isn’t enough data to show that the tax has a bearing on employment, one way or the other.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 12, 2025: City budget battle, frigid temps and more 12.12.2025 47:09 ↓

Chicago’s budget showdown continues, Indiana’s legislature bucks Trump redistricting trend, and ICE agents were out in force in west suburban Elgin.

Nurses are heroes, but they’re not professionals, according to the Department of Education 11.12.2025 13:26 ↓

Nurses are heroes, but they’re not professionals, according to the Department of Education

As the ACA extension deadline approaches, Chicagoans are bracing themselves for the worst 11.12.2025 19:47 ↓

As the ACA extension deadline approaches, Chicagoans are bracing themselves for the worst

How four planes made an audacious landing on Chicago's Lake Shore Drive 10.12.2025 10:29 ↓

How Lake Shore Drive became a runway for the Museum of Science and Industry’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

AMA calls federal vaccine rollbacks ‘reckless.’ Here’s what the new guidance means for Illinois families. 10.12.2025 19:43 ↓

What you need to know about the CDC’s latest reversal on vaccine guidelines

Critique of Chicago alders’ alternative budget proposals 09.12.2025 16:44 ↓

“People need to decide whether to tax corporations and pay for youth jobs, violence prevention… or tax Chicagoans and cut vital services,” says Julie Dworkin, co-executive director of the Institute for the Public Good.

Cookbooks to buy – and maybe avoid – this gift-giving season 09.12.2025 10:09 ↓

Chicago Public Media’s food enthusiasts tested recipes from nine cookbooks published this year.

Helping kids manage divorce during the holiday season 08.12.2025 35:43 ↓

Helping kids manage divorce during the holiday season