In the Loop (Segments)

Fall into sweater weather with these outdoor activities 22.09.2023 12:23 ↓

Think pumpkin patches, apple pickings and spooky movie screenings.

How to have a great first (or 100th) date 21.09.2023 30:37 ↓

A dating expert offers tips for planning a romantic outing.

City Council panel votes to raise minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers 21.09.2023 14:23 ↓

The measure, if cleared by the full Council, would give restaurants 5 years to raise wages.

A preview of Chicago’s 2023 World Music Festival 21.09.2023 6:47 ↓

Celebrate music from around the world for 10 days straight at Chicago’s annual World Music Festival.

Going behind the music with Afrobeats musician AMAYO 21.09.2023 17:40 ↓

Musician AMAYO talks about his work in the Afrobeats genre ahead of his performance at the World Music Festival on Saturday, September 30.

Chicago Public Schools math scores lag behind pre-pandemic levels 21.09.2023 20:20 ↓

Here’s the tools Chicago Public Schools are using to help close the gap.

More senior citizens are giving cannabis a try 20.09.2023 32:59 ↓

Nearly a decade after medical marijuana became legal in Illinois, senior citizens are the fastest-growing age group of cannabis users.

City Council ordinance would limit sales of Delta 8 drug 20.09.2023 11:19 ↓

It’s not quite marijuana but promises a marijuana-like buzz. Reset gets the details on Delta 8 and other hemp products.

More people are trying voice acting, but the pros say it’s not so easy 20.09.2023 18:58 ↓

Chicago has long been an advertising industry hub, attracting all kinds of voice artists looking to make a buck.

How the loss of federal dollars could impact child care in Chicago 20.09.2023 13:56 ↓

A child care crisis is looming as American Rescue Plan funding ends Sept. 30.

SAG-AFTRA strike continues as WGA set to return to negotiating table 19.09.2023 17:43 ↓

Two months into SAG-AFTRA’s strike, Reset spoke with a pair of actors about the effort.

Update on Johnson Administration 19.09.2023 15:08 ↓

WBEZ city government reporters give us an update on how Mayor Johnson is advancing his progressive priorities.

Chicago-area DACA recipients discuss ruling that the program is illegal 18.09.2023 22:29 ↓

Current DACA recipients will continue to have protections that are renewable, but new applications will not be accepted.

Chicago researchers studying whether you diet can prevent dementia 18.09.2023 17:00 ↓

Studies show the MIND diet lowers a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s, but researchers wanted to measure its impact on cognition.

Lincoln Park Zoo launches first-of-its-kind program for people with dementia 18.09.2023 14:22 ↓

The program is social and educational. Attendees can expect sensory experiences, low-impact physical activity and lessons about wildlife.

What no cash bail means for criminal justice in Illinois 18.09.2023 12:56 ↓

The end of cash bail came after years of debate and legal challenges. Now that it’s here, here’s what Illinois can expect.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 15, 2023 15.09.2023 47:47 ↓

Chicago opens its first casino. Libraries are evacuated over bomb threats. Mayor Johnson reveals a projected $538 million budget deficit.

Food Friday: Dishes and desserts for Rosh Hashanah 15.09.2023 13:10 ↓

The high holiday starts at sundown tonight. So, what’s on the menu?

How a city-run grocery store in Chicago could work 15.09.2023 15:49 ↓

Mayor Brandon Johnson said he’s exploring the possibility of a city-run grocery store. So, how would that work?

Secretary of State Giannoulias responds to bomb threats at Chicago-area libraries 15.09.2023 17:13 ↓

Chicago Public Library branches and some suburban libraries closed their doors after “digital bomb threats” later deemed to be a hoax.

WHAT’S THAT BUILDING: STADIUMS 14.09.2023 15:40 ↓

GUEST: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business Cheryl Raye-Stout, WBEZ sports contributor

Celebrating Mexican Independence Day in Chicago 14.09.2023 13:08 ↓

This year is the first that Chicago’s parade falls on the holiday date.

Teen girls are in crisis. A Chicago-based group therapy program could be the fix 14.09.2023 16:48 ↓

Research shows that kids who feel connected to adults in school are less likely to report poor mental health.

All laughs with comedian and ‘exhausted Chicago gurl’ Maggie Winters 14.09.2023 13:28 ↓

Winters shares her experience growing up in the South Side neighborhood of Beverly and how it shaped her journey in comedy.

WBEZ’s ‘Prisoncast!’ creates an audio experience for incarcerated people and their families 14.09.2023 8:43 ↓

The broadcast event airs Sunday Sept. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. on WBEZ, Vocalo and Illinois Public Radio stations around the state.