In the Loop (Segments)

Could the U.S. see a general strike in 2025? 30.10.2025 12:31 ↓

Could the U.S. see a general strike in 2025?

How Head Start programs and families are being impacted by ongoing government shutdown 30.10.2025 19:05 ↓

How Head Start programs and families are being impacted by ongoing government shutdown

What’s in the tear gas and other ‘chemical munitions’ federal agents are using in Chicago? 29.10.2025 20:01 ↓

Federal agents have used tear gas on protesters at least seven times in the Chicago area so far in October.

Chicago’s Asian restaurants to host Tiger Moon Market, a culinary fundraiser to support immigrant communities 29.10.2025 10:55 ↓

Tiger Moon Market will celebrate Asian culture and cuisine to help defend immigrants’ rights through a sold-out event on Nov. 3.

SNAP benefits will disappear if the federal government doesn’t act 28.10.2025 16:59 ↓

“No one should have to choose between utility bills and putting food on the table,” says Aubrey Lewandowski, a SNAP recipient from Palos Hills.

Many Chicagoans to pay hundreds of dollars more a month if ACA tax credits expire 28.10.2025 18:06 ↓

The Affordable Care Act tax credits at the center of the government shutdown debate will expire at the end of 2025. This could affect over 400,000 Illinoisans.

With fewer ‘safe spaces,’ immigrants and advocates head to consulates 27.10.2025 13:41 ↓

ICE is being given the greenlight to raid churches, schools and other places considered sanctuaries. So some advocates are focusing on consulates.

From behind bars to center stage: A new arts fest is celebrating stories of people affected by prisons 23.10.2025 13:22 ↓

Resilience Arts Festival runs from Oct. 23 to 26 in Hyde Park.

From behind bars to center stage: A new arts fest is celebrating stories of people affected by prisons 23.10.2025 13:22 ↓

Resilience Arts Festival runs from Oct. 23 to 26 in Hyde Park.

From behind bars to center stage: A new arts fest is celebrating stories of people affected by prisons 23.10.2025 13:22 ↓

Resilience Arts Festival runs from Oct. 23 to 26 in Hyde Park.

Local leaders react to ‘brutal escalation’ of immigration arrests in Little Village, Cicero 23.10.2025 22:21 ↓

Federal agents made immigration arrests across Cicero and Little Village Wednesday with Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino leading the charge.

Chicago federal workers brace for no pay as shutdown drags into fourth week 22.10.2025 13:24 ↓

The shutdown’s impact is hitting close to home as Friday could mark the first full missed paycheck for many federal workers

Activists get creative in their response to ICE actions in Chicago 22.10.2025 16:00 ↓

Local artists share how they’re using their platforms to care for their neighbors amid aggressive ICE actions in their communities.

Chicago survivor shares story of fighting breast cancer in her 30s 21.10.2025 15:21 ↓

While the overall numbers remain low, women in their 30s and 40s are getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a higher rate than in the past.

Chicago survivor shares story of fighting breast cancer in her 30s 21.10.2025 15:21 ↓

While the overall numbers remain low, women in their 30s and 40s are getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a higher rate than in the past.

Potential pros and cons of Mayor’s Johnson’s corporate head tax to fund community safety 21.10.2025 19:39 ↓

Companies with 100 or more employees who spend 50% of their time in Chicago would be charged $21 per employee per month.

What Jesse Jackson’s story tells us about the current state of Black political power 20.10.2025 22:00 ↓

What Jesse Jackson’s story tells us about the current state of Black political power

Chicago faith leaders on leading in a time of ICE and Border Patrol arrests, raids 20.10.2025 23:13 ↓

Chicago faith leaders on leading in a time of ICE and Border Patrol arrests, raids

Weekly News Recap Oct. 17, 2025 17.10.2025 46:01 ↓

A car chase involving federal agents ends in a chaotic scene in East Chicago. Lawmakers seek transit funding solutions in Springfield. Mayor Johnson pitches a corporate head tax in his budget address.

LEO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS 16.10.2025 16:59 ↓

LEO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS

Local businesses on creating ICE-free zones 16.10.2025 16:40 ↓

Local businesses on creating ICE-free zones

From ‘Refrigerator Mothers’ to Tylenol: A history of blaming moms for kids’ autism 15.10.2025 20:23 ↓

“The focus is being redirected to areas that meet political agendas. If we don’t know something, let’s not rush to find an answer,” says Dr. Latha Valluripalli Soorya.

From ‘Refrigerator Mothers’ to Tylenol: A history of blaming moms for kids’ autism 15.10.2025 20:23 ↓

“The focus is being redirected to areas that meet political agendas. If we don’t know something, let’s not rush to find an answer,” says Dr. Latha Valluripalli Soorya.

Energy costs on the agenda as Illinois lawmakers meet for fall veto session 15.10.2025 10:18 ↓

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Public health experts call on Chicago medical institutions to protect patients from ICE 14.10.2025 17:55 ↓

Medical facilities should be “sanctuaries that protect human life,” say public health experts.