In the Loop (Segments)

Actor Michael Shannon on directorial debut, ‘Eric Larue’: ‘Honesty can be intimidating to some people’ 09.04.2025 22:00 ↓

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Earth Day activities to consider putting on your calendar 09.04.2025 16:11 ↓

Earth Day is April 22, but activities are happening all month long.

Northwestern Facing $790 Million Federal Funding Freeze 09.04.2025 8:00 ↓

The Trump administration has frozen nearly $790 million in federal funding for Northwestern University amid a federal investigation into the school's handling of research grants.

April concerts in iconic Chicago clubs 08.04.2025 14:19 ↓

You can catch Afrobeat, funk, bluegrass and more at Chicago’s small and medium-sized clubs in April.

Chicago’s small businesses may be hardest hit by the Trump administration’s tariffs 08.04.2025 17:36 ↓

Small businesses of all kinds are expecting a financial squeeze from the new import taxes.

Without Chicago, there wouldn’t be soap operas 08.04.2025 14:14 ↓

Whether you’re a fan of “Days” or “General Hospital,” you may have Chicago to thank for them.

WTB 07.04.2025 14:32 ↓

National Public Housing Museum

With changes at Department of Ed, what you need to know about student loans 07.04.2025 16:53 ↓

Legal battles imperil loan repayment programs created under President Biden and 43 million borrowers have money tied up with a department that has lost half its staff.

It’s not just tariffs: Rising tensions with Canada leave the Great Lakes in jeopardy 07.04.2025 13:22 ↓

The US and Canada have co-managed the Great Lakes for over a century. Rising political tensions between the two nations might change that.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 2, 2025: Teachers contract deal, suburban elections 04.04.2025 46:23 ↓

The Chicago Teachers Union reaches contract deal with Chicago Public Schools. Northwestern comes under Congressional scrutiny.

Behind the Art Institute’s first Frida Kahlo exhibition 03.04.2025 20:07 ↓

Go back in time through Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris and experience her first and only trip to Europe in 1939.

Chicago chefs, restaurants recognized among the 2025 James Beard finalists 03.04.2025 9:43 ↓

Maxwells Trading, Galit, Oriole, HaiSous and Kumiko are among the Chicago spots nominated for the prestigious award.

Chicago chefs, restaurants recognized among the 2025 James Beard finalists 03.04.2025 9:43 ↓

Maxwells Trading, Galit, Oriole, HaiSous and Kumiko are among the Chicago spots nominated for the prestigious award.

Pritzker builds his own trade relationships as Trump tariffs take effect 03.04.2025 17:47 ↓

President Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping tariffs on all imports worldwide. All trading partners will be hit with a 10 percent tariff, with dozens of countries getting slapped with tariffs two to three times as high.

‘BAUBO unearthed’ is an art show about mythology for the current moment 02.04.2025 13:32 ↓

An ancient Greek myth inspires a spring art show that reminds us how joy is necessary in hard times.

Where you live in Chicago can determine how long you have 02.04.2025 16:11 ↓

Access to healthy foods, a job and stable housing all contribute to a person’s longevity – and where a person lives in Chicago can determine all those factors, too.

Northwestern 02.04.2025 6:33 ↓

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One step closer to CTU contract 02.04.2025 9:10 ↓

A key committee put its support behind a tentative deal for teachers that includes salary increases, decreased class sizes and more librarians.

Imagining a world without war, one film at a time How films can help us reflect on the traumas of war 01.04.2025 14:10 ↓

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For the 25% of Illinois residents on Medicaid, potential cuts leave them at risk 01.04.2025 18:14 ↓

Congress has proposed cuts to Medicaid to reduce federal spending. However, this leaves 3.4 million Illinoisans at risk of losing coverage.

Chicago has been the rattiest city in the US for 10 years. Is rat birth control the answer? 01.04.2025 6:59 ↓

Arizona-based company SenesTech is deploying rat ‘birth control’ in bait boxes across Wicker Park and Bucktown as part of a three-month pilot program.

Roxane Gay Curates New Anthology On Past, Present And Future Of Feminism 31.03.2025 19:58 ↓

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Spring cleaning, anyone? It may be time to help tidy up your neighborhood 31.03.2025 12:57 ↓

You can get involved in local clean-up efforts in your community today.

Illinois bill aims to provide more oversight of homeschooling 31.03.2025 14:57 ↓

Illinois is one of a dozen states with little oversight of homeschooling. A new bill aims to provide more regulation.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 28, 2025: White House slashes public health funding, targets Chicago law firm, and more 28.03.2025 44:25 ↓

Chicago teachers get closer to finalizing new contract, immigrant advocates protest looming Trump travel ban.