In the Loop (Segments)

New documentary ‘Memorial’ is a love letter to Highland Park 03.07.2023 32:16 ↓

The film captures the community’s effort to create a memorial near the site of the mass shooting in honor of lost loved ones.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 30, 2023 30.06.2023 47:38 ↓

NASCAR zooms into downtown as Canadian wildfires foul Chicago’s air. That and more local stories on the Weekly News Recap.

Supreme Court strikes down Biden’s student loan forgiveness program 30.06.2023 11:20 ↓

The program would’ve wiped away up to $400 billion in student loans. Eligible borrowers would have had up to $20,000 of their debt canceled.

Former youth poet laureate Kara Jackson shares tracks off her debut album 30.06.2023 20:03 ↓

“To put it out into the world, it’s so vulnerable, and I just didn’t know what to expect,” Jackson told Reset.

Food Friday: Fulton Market’s Ever on ‘The Bear’ 30.06.2023 15:39 ↓

The show takes creative liberties with the staging of the restaurant, but restaurateurs say its depiction of hospitality culture is spot on.

WTB-ROBIE-HOUSE 29.06.2023 11:37 ↓

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Supreme Court strikes down consideration of race as a factor in college admissions 29.06.2023 16:16 ↓

But the ruling says colleges can still consider “discussion of how race affected the applicant's life.”

Invest South/West faces rising construction 29.06.2023 16:20 ↓

The program’s affordable housing developments are costing more to build than luxury apartments in the River North and the Gold Coast.

Chicago sued over ‘racially discriminatory’ traffic stops 29.06.2023 14:36 ↓

The lawsuit alleges traffic stops have been used to unlawfully search and detain minority residents on the city’s South and West sides.

Celebrating Black women and ‘sheroes’ in sci-fi 29.06.2023 11:24 ↓

Calling all Trekkies, Whovians and sci-fi fans: This one’s for you.

President touts ‘Bidenomics’ during Chicago visit 28.06.2023 10:14 ↓

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How to keep yourself safe from Chicago’s ‘very unhealthy’ air quality 28.06.2023 18:37 ↓

Experts recommend shutting your windows and limiting your time outside.

Fans say NASCAR Chicago experience will be one to remember 28.06.2023 15:02 ↓

The city will host its first-ever NASCAR street race from July 1-2.

Chicago’s vintage signs are one of a kind, and there’s a push to make sure they stay put 28.06.2023 35:18 ↓

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The latest on Mayor Johnson’s efforts to bring more youth jobs 27.06.2023 13:35 ↓

As a candidate, Brandon Johnson campaigned on a promise to double summer job opportunities for young people in the city.

Should Chicago get rid of its ‘subminimum wage’ for tipped workers? 27.06.2023 34:42 ↓

Advocates say all low-wage workers should be paid the same while some in the restaurant industry argue the change could hurt small businesses.

Coming Out: Supporting LGBTQ children 27.06.2023 30:28 ↓

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Chicago experiences worst air quality in the world 27.06.2023 4:43 ↓

Experts advise people to stay indoors and to wear a mask if you need to be outside.

New book outlines possible solutions to housing segregation 27.06.2023 23:08 ↓

In a follow-up to “The Color of Law,” Richard Rothstein offers a blueprint to reversing the harm segregation has caused in America.

Third World Press set to recover from flood damages, thanks to hundreds of donations 27.06.2023 15:03 ↓

The independent Black publishing house lost nearly $190,000 worth of inventory after a pipe burst last winter.

What to expect during NASCAR weekend in Chicago 26.06.2023 13:39 ↓

The chair of Chicago’s Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee gives a preview of what to expect for your weekend in the city.

Previewing the Supreme Court’s upcoming decisions 26.06.2023 15:03 ↓

The high court is expected to drop opinions on cases about student loan forgiveness, affirmative action and other major issues.

Cook County evictions have returned to pre-pandemic levels 26.06.2023 10:54 ↓

The rising cost of rent in the Chicago area is driving an increase in eviction filings.

Chicago Public Library celebrates 150 years with new podcast 26.06.2023 19:22 ↓

The limited podcast series “Library For The People” is a six-part, in-depth look at the forces and people that shape CPL.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 23, 2023 23.06.2023 48:56 ↓

Mayor Brandon Johnson changes his tune on policing in schools. Plus, 19 alderpeople back a specific candidate for the city’s next top cop.