In the Loop (Segments)

Illinois could soon become a ‘right to die’ state 18.11.2025 19:59 ↓

Illinois could soon become a ‘right to die’ state

What's That Building? Care For Friends 18.11.2025 13:35 ↓

A North Side homelessness prevention nonprofit has just opened its $10 million headquarters at the Lincoln Park church campus where it got its start nearly 60 years ago. Care for Friends now feeds and helps 13,000 people a year. We'll learn more from our architecture expert and the organization's board chair.

Civic Federation leader offers a critique of Chicago’s budget proposal 17.11.2025 15:33 ↓

Chicago City Council committees will soon begin voting on Mayor Johnson’s latest proposal ahead of the city’s Dec. 31 deadline to pass a plan. In the Loop hears a critique from a former city watchdog and public finance expert who wants the mayor and alderpersons to take additional steps on revenue, expenses and long-term fiscal planning as they work out the budget. GUESTS: Joe Ferguson, president,...

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Nov. 14, 2025: Govt. shutdown ends, Jesse Jackson hospitalized and more 14.11.2025 46:22 ↓

Mayor Johnson makes concessions as budget hearings wrap up, immigration agents expected to leave Chicago, daycare teacher released from ICE detention.

The struggle and strength of motherhood and art making 13.11.2025 16:44 ↓

The struggle and strength of motherhood and art making

How are healthcare providers preparing for millions to be uninsured? 13.11.2025 17:35 ↓

How are healthcare providers preparing for millions to be uninsured?

Drastic cuts to domestic violence aid loom despite a lack of new city, federal funding 12.11.2025 11:48 ↓

Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal would cut domestic violence funding from $21 million to $12 million, raising concerns for victim aid programs.

Drastic cuts to domestic violence aid loom despite a lack of new city, federal funding 12.11.2025 11:48 ↓

Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal would cut domestic violence funding from $21 million to $12 million, raising concerns for victim aid programs.

Drastic cuts to domestic violence aid loom despite a lack of new city, federal funding 12.11.2025 11:48 ↓

Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal would cut domestic violence funding from $21 million to $12 million, raising concerns for victim aid programs.

Taking a closer look at mass firings, layoffs of Black journalists as media orgs dismantle DEI 12.11.2025 22:51 ↓

A panel of Black journalists in Chicago weigh in on the Impact of decreasing diversity in national and local media.

Celebrating 50 years of Siskel & Ebert 11.11.2025 16:21 ↓

“Sneak Previews” – originally called “Opening Soon At a Theater Near You” – aired on WTTW on November 23, 1975.

Veterans Day feels ‘emptier’ this year, says vet who is protesting ICE and Border Patrol 11.11.2025 14:51 ↓

“I didn’t think they would actually use force against citizens,” says Brad Beaulieu, a Navy veteran who was hit in the leg with a tear gas canister outside of the Broadview processing facility.

How Cook County became a leader in prescribed burns to protect prairieland 10.11.2025 14:25 ↓

How Cook County became a leader in prescribed burns to protect prairieland

B1. High grocery prices, SNAP benefit confusion impacting Chicagoans’ food budgets 10.11.2025 16:15 ↓

B1. High grocery prices, SNAP benefit confusion impacting Chicagoans’ food budgets

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Nov. 7, 2025: Chicago flights cancelled, use of force ruling and…snow in the forecast?! 07.11.2025 47:04 ↓

Catch up on the week’s top local stories in under an hour.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Nov. 7, 2025: Chicago flights cancelled, use of force ruling and…snow in the forecast?! 07.11.2025 47:04 ↓

Catch up on the week’s top local stories in under an hour.

Chicagoans are saying ‘no’ to Chicago Public Library budget cuts 06.11.2025 17:52 ↓

Chicagoans are saying ‘no’ to Chicago Public Library budget cuts

Are Trump’s tariffs illegal? The Supreme Court weighs in 06.11.2025 18:15 ↓

Are Trump’s tariffs illegal? The Supreme Court weighs in

Getting Chicago kids outside amid immigration enforcement blitz 05.11.2025 12:07 ↓

Getting Chicago kids outside amid immigration enforcement blitz

As immigration raids continue, how safe are Chicago students? 05.11.2025 21:01 ↓

As immigration raids continue, how safe are Chicago students?

Chicagoans react to Trump’s decision to restrict number of refugees, prioritize white South Africans 04.11.2025 15:42 ↓

The president capped refugee admissions at 7,500 - the lowest since the program began in 1980.

Lawsuit filed against Trump admin alleges ‘inhumane conditions’ at ICE Broadview facility 04.11.2025 16:23 ↓

Immigration enforcement officials like DHS Secretary Kristi Noem are being accused of keeping detainees for days on end in an overcrowded facility where there are no beds or cafeteria.

Crossing Borders Music string quartet to perform outside Broadview ICE facility 03.11.2025 14:56 ↓

Crossing Borders Music string quartet to perform outside Broadview ICE facility

Chicagoans team up to fill gaps left by confusion over SNAP funding 03.11.2025 18:50 ↓

Chicagoans team up to fill gaps left by confusion over SNAP funding

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 31, 2025: Supreme Court delays National Guard decision, transit funding derailed and more 31.10.2025 46:47 ↓

Judge scolds Border Patrol chief, Little Village students stage walk-out over ICE raids, downstate jury finds ex-cop guilty of second degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting.