In the Loop (Segments)

Fanny Barrier Williams, a window into Chicago at the turn of the century 19.03.2025 11:34 ↓

Black Women’s Clubs in Chicago were part of the movement for African American rights, and there were many more women involved than just Ida B. Wells.

Illinois lawmakers consider expanding internet gambling 19.03.2025 11:04 ↓

Illinois legislation could expand online gambling, but opponents worry about costs to existing gambling industry and increases in addiction.

500 Chicagoans’ lives could be saved if stricter truck emission rules adopted, according to new study 19.03.2025 11:26 ↓

The Northwestern study investigated the health effects of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks Rule, which sets higher emission standards than the federal level.

Why opening day for the Chicago Cubs is in Tokyo, Japan 18.03.2025 10:13 ↓

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are playing two games at the Tokyo Dome as a part of the MLB Tokyo Series to kick off the 2025 Major League Baseball season.

Northwestern Medicine debuts new treatment to make liver transplants more accessible 18.03.2025 14:49 ↓

Northwestern launches a new program for patients with stage 4 colorectal cancer with liver metastasis.

Traffic on the Kennedy, a new vision for public transit and more transportation news 18.03.2025 10:03 ↓

What to know for your morning commute and more.

Area near Chicago is a hotbed for fossil hunting 17.03.2025 11:14 ↓

Mazon Creek 50 miles south of Chicago has been described as one of the most spectacular fossil beds in the world.

With measles spreading, did we learn our lesson from COVID pandemic? 17.03.2025 12:09 ↓

Fewer kids getting vaccinated, fewer people masking. The time is ripe for infectious diseases.

ICE agents allegedly fill out warrants after an arrest; U.S. citizen among those detained 17.03.2025 12:34 ↓

Immigration agents are required to document warrantless arrests. Lawyers say in some cases, agents aren’t taking that step.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 14, 2025: O’Hare shooting, City Council votes down fur ban and more 14.03.2025 46:24 ↓

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 14, 2025: O’Hare shooting, City Council votes down fur ban and more

The History of Chicago BBQ 13.03.2025 12:26 ↓

From rib tips on the South Side to smoky brisket on the North Side, BBQ has a long history in Chicago.

Trump’s cuts affect local farmers who supply food pantries 13.03.2025 10:08 ↓

The president ordered the USDA to stop funding the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program that supports the Illinois EATS initiative.

Northwestern professor resigns as USAID chief economist, discusses end to foreign aid 13.03.2025 13:44 ↓

Reset talks to Northwestern professor who served as chief economist for embattled U.S. Agency for International Development.

Get to know Chicago’s founding mother Kitihawa Dusable 12.03.2025 9:04 ↓

Our series on notable women in Chicago history continues with the story of Kitihawa.

Minks, beavers and 60 species of fish tell a story of recovery in the Chicago River 12.03.2025 10:09 ↓

Ahead of dyeing the river green for St. Patrick’s Day, we look back at what has made the river healthy again since polluted “Bubbly Creek” days.

Trump admin’s attacks on universities hit home in Illinois 12.03.2025 14:20 ↓

Northwestern is one of 60 colleges and universities to be warned this week: rein in pro-Palestinian protests or suffer the consequences.

How long COVID patients are faring five years after the pandemic shut down Illinois 11.03.2025 31:32 ↓

Illinois issued a lockdown order on March 21, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For COVID long-haulers, the effects of the virus are still a fact of everyday life.

Secretary Giannoulias wants Illinoisans to ‘get real’ by the Real ID deadline in May 11.03.2025 14:35 ↓

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias discusses the upcoming Real ID deadline, digital drivers licenses, the state flag and the future of the Democratic party.

Longtime Human Rights Watch director’s new book charts how to hold authoritarian regimes accountable 10.03.2025 21:50 ↓

“Defending human rights is not a matter of holding the candle and singing kumbaya,” Roth told Reset. “It is a matter of playing hardball.”

Illinois had nearly 10% fewer opioid overdose deaths in 2023. Nationwide decline was just 3%. 10.03.2025 13:56 ↓

Advocates say community outreach and better naloxone distribution helped drive the state’s first decline since 2018.

What’s That Building: Gerber Building/Uptown Station 07.03.2025 12:10 ↓

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 7, 2025: Mayor Johnson testifies before Congress, Highland Park mass shooter pleads guilty 07.03.2025 45:00 ↓

Mayor Johnson defended Chicago’s sanctuary city status before Congress. Th Highland Park mass shooter pleads guilty. Convictions were dropped in ComEd case.

Chicago barn rock band The Orchard on latest release ‘County Fair’ 06.03.2025 16:28 ↓

You can watch The Orchard performing live at Schubas Tavern on Friday, March 7.

Northwest side tamaleria honors family legacy while embracing innovation 06.03.2025 13:41 ↓

“The aroma in the air brings you to the nostalgic moment of being with your aunt, your grandma,” says co-owner Danny Espinoza.

How UChicago scientists are protecting artists from AI theft 06.03.2025 17:16 ↓

Computer scientists are making software to conceal art work from AI to protect intellectual property and the beauty of art itself.