In the Loop (Segments)

How can Chicago close its $1.12 billion budget gap? We look at the options 28.04.2025 12:07 ↓

“We essentially need to do more with less,” Mayor Johnson told reporters Monday, April 21.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 25, 2025: Durbin retiring, Highland Park shooter sentenced 25.04.2025 45:36 ↓

Senator Dick Durbin announces retirement, Highland Park shooter sentenced, hung jury in bribery trial of State Sen. Emil Jones III.

LISA ANN WALTER 24.04.2025 16:46 ↓

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The key to finding edible and medicinal plants in your neighborhood 24.04.2025 12:36 ↓

“I can help you find 50 edible plants, right now, no matter where we are,” says Dave Odd, founder of Eat The Neighborhood Foraging Tours and Events.

How – and where – to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Chicago 24.04.2025 18:04 ↓

Over 55 stores participate in the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl, which takes place this Saturday, April 26th.

Conservationists push for stronger legal protections for Chicago’s lakefront 23.04.2025 19:47 ↓

Chicago boasts 26 miles of publicly accessible lakefront beaches and parks. QUOTE

Student loans in collections and the government seizing wages? Here’s what you need to know. 23.04.2025 11:52 ↓

Millions of student loan borrowers are at risk of their debt being sent to collections.

STATE POLITICS 23.04.2025 14:16 ↓

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What's That Building: Shabbona Lake State Park 22.04.2025 12:20 ↓

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Gallerists share what to see at contemporary art fair EXPO Chicago 2025 22.04.2025 20:29 ↓

Gallery owners who are members of EXPO Chicago’s 2025 selection committee share how to navigate the Midwest’s largest art fair.

Chicago resident deported to maximum security prison in El Salvador 22.04.2025 10:08 ↓

His family says they’ve been unable to reach him since March 15.

What’s That Building? Shabbona Lake State Park 21.04.2025 12:22 ↓

The land was given to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, only to be sold out from under them. Now, Gov. JB Pritzker has signed legislation to right that injustice.

The Trump administration could change housing policies. What does this mean for Illinois? 21.04.2025 18:05 ↓

Homelessness is a bipartisan issue, but there isn’t a bipartisan vision for the way to end it.

Catholic Chicagoans reflect on the life and death of Pope Francis 21.04.2025 28:17 ↓

The 266th Cardinal of Rome was noted for his humility, empathy, and commitment to marginalized peoples.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 18, 2025: Alders ban J6-ers from city jobs, Chicago mayor accuses White House of terrorism 18.04.2025 44:40 ↓

Chicago Mayor Johnson accuses White House of terrorist tactics, Joe Biden criticizes Trump in first post-presidential public speech in Chicago.

You got WHAT in the mail?? Mail art in history and today 17.04.2025 18:51 ↓

Correspondence clubs and mail art are popular today as well as part of a broader art movement from the 1960’s.

Italian beef for breakfast? 17.04.2025 12:46 ↓

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Judge threatens Trump administration with contempt of court over deportations 17.04.2025 14:07 ↓

A federal judge is threatening to hold Trump administration in contempt of court for defying order to temporarily halt deportations.

How are Chicago’s youth faring in 2025? 16.04.2025 18:23 ↓

A report from A Better Chicago digs into poverty, mental health, and education outcomes.

Chair of Illinois Republican Party on tariffs, deportations, and what’s ahead 16.04.2025 17:48 ↓

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Chair of Illinois Republican Party On What’s Ahead 16.04.2025 15:10 ↓

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What’s next for Northwestern researchers amid funding cuts and work stoppages? 16.04.2025 12:10 ↓

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Chair of Illinois Republican Party on tariffs, deportations, and what’s ahead 16.04.2025 15:10 ↓

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What’s Ahead For Chicago Parks? 16.04.2025 16:36 ↓

There are new leaders at the helm of The Chicago Park District and advocacy group Friends of the Parks. We’ll hear their visions and top priorities for ensuring the long-term protection and sustainability of the nearly 9,000 acres of green space in Chicago. Reset learns more from Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, new head of the Chicago Parks District and former alderman; and Brian Gladstein, executive directo...

How buying less could save you more 15.04.2025 15:43 ↓

Author Ashlee Piper’s newest book “No New Things” teaches you how you can save your money and the planet in 30 days.