In the Loop (Segments)

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 20, 2025: Heat wave hits as teen curfew passes 20.06.2025 46:57 ↓

Summer arrives with dangerously hot temperatures and City Council approves tightening teen curfews.

Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month in Chicago with a taste of Jamaica 18.06.2025 11:57 ↓

Also: Reset welcomes Sasha’s mother to the show!

Grant Park summer concerts are a chance at the spotlight for rising musicians 18.06.2025 14:30 ↓

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From Union soldiers to Richard Wright: Chicago’s deep connection to Juneteenth 18.06.2025 9:42 ↓

We take a look at how Juneteenth changed the Chicago area, and get a sneak peek into an event happening this weekend.

A look at the Chicago movement for bisexual inclusion historically and today 17.06.2025 14:33 ↓

The need for bisexual awareness and visibility continues.

NICU program allows dads in support group to decompress 17.06.2025 14:28 ↓

Fathers with families in critical conditions are finding comfort through a rare NICU support group in the Chicago area

Understanding why your electric bill is spiking, and what to do about it 17.06.2025 7:04 ↓

A consumer watchdog group in Illinois explains why prices rose and how to save money

WTB 16.06.2025 8:55 ↓

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Teen perspective on “takeovers” and the proposed snap curfew 16.06.2025 14:03 ↓

An ordinance is being considered that allows the Police Superintendent to institute curfews on groups of 20 or more teens with only a 30 minute warning.

Chicago’s response to ICE raids and protests 16.06.2025 13:48 ↓

Thousands across the country protest the Trump administration's deportations as city leaders weigh their reaction.

Chicago’s response to ICE raids and protests 16.06.2025 13:48 ↓

Thousands across the country protest the Trump administration's deportations as city leaders weigh their reaction.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, June 13, 2025: Pritzker testifies in Congress, thousands protest immigration policies 13.06.2025 47:03 ↓

Thousands protest deportations, Governor testifies before Congress, Chicago Tribune offers buyouts, House cuts public media funding.

Ask The Mayor, June 2025: Chicago’s Brandon Johnson answers our – and your – questions 12.06.2025 46:48 ↓

Mayor Johnson answered questions about immigration raids and public transit funding.

Southern food chef and legend Edna Lewis’ documentary screens at U of C 11.06.2025 10:16 ↓

The University of Chicago will host a screening tonight (WED) of the Emmy-nominated documentary about the writer and chef who put southern cooking on the culinary map.

Haitians in Chicago react to Trump admin’s travel ban 11.06.2025 13:37 ↓

A Trump administration travel ban that went into effect Monday fully bars Haitians and citizens from 11 other countries from entering the U.S.

Traveling in or out of Chicago? Know your rights first 11.06.2025 12:44 ↓

President Trump’s latest travel ban went into effect Monday, June 9, 2025.

The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project fosters ageless connections 10.06.2025 23:48 ↓

A project that started in 2019 as an experiment has grown into a full course curriculum at SAIC around learning queer history and creating connections across generations.

Half-million Cook County residents have their medical debt forgiven 10.06.2025 25:12 ↓

Almost 557,000 Cook County residents have received letters in the mail informing them some of their debt has been erased.

New field guide identifies 164 species of fish in the Chicago region 09.06.2025 15:46 ↓

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Berries for Bloomingdale: A Serviceberry Cookbook is a love letter in recipe form 09.06.2025 14:51 ↓

Volunteers, business owners and people living near the 606 submitted savory and sweet recipes that are showcased in Berries for Bloomingdale: A Serviceberry Cookbook.

Air quality, your health and what to do about it 09.06.2025 15:15 ↓

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, June 5, 2025: ICE in Chicago, Fire soccer stadium, poor air quality and more 06.06.2025 48:38 ↓

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Chicago-area transit riders share their hopes for CTA, Metra and Pace 05.06.2025 22:54 ↓

With the transportation budget still on the line, riders share hopes and concerns for the future of our buses and trains.

South Loop ICE raid shakes the sanctuary city of Chicago 05.06.2025 23:58 ↓

Chicago alderpersons who tried to disrupt a South Loop ICE raid detail what happened and their next steps as sanctuary city lawmakers.

Preview of some of the outdoor activities you can plug into this June throughout Chicagoland 04.06.2025 16:16 ↓

From themed climbing events and hikes to group bike rides and stewardship days, there are a lot of unique activities to try in the Chicago area this June.