In the Loop (Segments)

The underground schools that field MLK’s 1966 Chicago Freedom Campaign 15.01.2026 16:35 ↓

The underground schools that field MLK’s 1966 Chicago Freedom Campaign

Illinois extends deadline for people to sign up for ACA health insurance plans 15.01.2026 15:16 ↓

Illinois extends deadline for people to sign up for ACA health insurance plans

Who benefits from the multibillion-dollar South Side quantum campus? 14.01.2026 27:23 ↓

Some South Chicago residents are concerned about the economic and environmental impact the 128-acre park will have on the area.

Who benefits from the multibillion-dollar South Side quantum campus? 14.01.2026 27:23 ↓

Some South Chicago residents are concerned about the economic and environmental impact the 128-acre park will have on the area.

Meet Chicago's new poet laureate 12.01.2026 14:22 ↓

Meet Chicago's new poet laureate

Barnes and Noble is making a comeback, but what does it mean for Chicago independent bookstores? 12.01.2026 23:07 ↓

Barnes and Noble is making a comeback, but what does it mean for Chicago independent bookstores?

Chicago’s role in passing, protecting the Americans with Disabilities Act (Short) 11.01.2026 9:51 ↓

Recut for awards submission

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Jan. 9, 2026: Federal child care funding frozen, Bears take on Packers in playoffs, and more 09.01.2026 46:13 ↓

Chicago Board of Education investigates a media leak, the White House eliminates grants for after-school programs, the Bears prepare to face off against the Packers.

ITL CHICAGO CIRCLE SINGING 08.01.2026 13:19 ↓

ITL CHICAGO CIRCLE SINGING

ITL YOUNG CHICAGO PLAYWRIGHTS 08.01.2026 16:05 ↓

ITL YOUNG CHICAGO PLAYWRIGHTS

ITL POP NEWS QUIZ 08.01.2026 17:35 ↓

ITL POP NEWS QUIZ

What's That Building? World's Fair Houses 07.01.2026 16:52 ↓

What do a 12-sided glass house, a flamingo-pink house and a decades-old log cabin have in common? They’re among several homes built for the early 1930s World’s Fair and since transported to the Indiana Dunes. We’ll get the backstory and learn about new renovation work for our series What’s That Building.

Immigrants left scrambling as Trump administration ends family reunification for 7 Latin American countries 07.01.2026 16:25 ↓

Immigrants left scrambling as Trump administration ends family reunification for 7 Latin American countries

Spirit of ’85: Looking back at the Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears 06.01.2026 17:14 ↓

Can the Chicago Bears recapture the magic of 1985?

New Year, new flu: The ‘super K’ flu variant is icky and infectious 06.01.2026 17:20 ↓

Here’s how to stay safe.

Political scientist’s perspective on U.S. ‘occupation’ of Venezuela 05.01.2026 13:58 ↓

“It’s not going to be good for Venezuela, it’s not going to be good for America… or Chicago,” says Robert Pape, political scientist at UChicago.

Illinois congressional leaders raise concerns about U.S ‘takeover’ of Venezuela 05.01.2026 21:11 ↓

Plus: the new laws that have taken effect in Illinois.

How could a shift in federal marijuana policy impact the Chicago area? 05.01.2026 14:33 ↓

To ease restrictions on medical research of marijuana, President Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 18 that could move marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug.

Best New Year’s Eve parties in Chicago 24.12.2025 8:07 ↓

Ice skating? An alien party? A brunch cruise? Here are some creative ideas for how to spend New Year’s Eve in Chicago.

Volunteering over the holidays and beyond 24.12.2025 19:34 ↓

‘In the Loop’ discusses how to bring the spirit of giving into the new year.

‘Paris in Black’ shows influence of the City of Love on Black Renaissance in Chicago and beyond 23.12.2025 13:33 ↓

“This is about oppressed people knowing their value, and building alternative spaces in their minds, “ says Danny Dunson, curator at the DuDable Black History Museum.

GoFundMe campaigns for food and housing increase 20% in 2025 23.12.2025 22:22 ↓

“Crowdfunding should never be the crutch that becomes the norm. It’s a red flag,” says Dion Dawson, of Dion’s Chicago Dream, an organization that delivers produce boxes to Chicagoans in all 77 community areas.

Reclaiming Chicago wins Chicago Prize, gets $10 million boost 22.12.2025 21:11 ↓

Reclaiming Chicago wins Chicago Prize, gets $10 million boost

Epicurious city: The best Chicago foods of 2025 22.12.2025 17:03 ↓

Epicurious city: The best Chicago foods of 2025

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 19, 2025: City budget stalemate, federal agents return and more 19.12.2025 46:47 ↓

Alders push forward with a rival budget. Federal immigration agents return. And the Bears make a play for an Indiana stadium.