In the Loop (Segments)

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 14, 2025: O’Hare shooting, City Council votes down fur ban and more 14.03.2025 46:24 ↓

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 14, 2025: O’Hare shooting, City Council votes down fur ban and more

The History of Chicago BBQ 13.03.2025 12:26 ↓

From rib tips on the South Side to smoky brisket on the North Side, BBQ has a long history in Chicago.

Trump’s cuts affect local farmers who supply food pantries 13.03.2025 10:08 ↓

The president ordered the USDA to stop funding the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program that supports the Illinois EATS initiative.

Northwestern professor resigns as USAID chief economist, discusses end to foreign aid 13.03.2025 13:44 ↓

Reset talks to Northwestern professor who served as chief economist for embattled U.S. Agency for International Development.

Get to know Chicago’s founding mother Kitihawa Dusable 12.03.2025 9:04 ↓

Our series on notable women in Chicago history continues with the story of Kitihawa.

Minks, beavers and 60 species of fish tell a story of recovery in the Chicago River 12.03.2025 10:09 ↓

Ahead of dyeing the river green for St. Patrick’s Day, we look back at what has made the river healthy again since polluted “Bubbly Creek” days.

Trump admin’s attacks on universities hit home in Illinois 12.03.2025 14:20 ↓

Northwestern is one of 60 colleges and universities to be warned this week: rein in pro-Palestinian protests or suffer the consequences.

How long COVID patients are faring five years after the pandemic shut down Illinois 11.03.2025 31:32 ↓

Illinois issued a lockdown order on March 21, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For COVID long-haulers, the effects of the virus are still a fact of everyday life.

Secretary Giannoulias wants Illinoisans to ‘get real’ by the Real ID deadline in May 11.03.2025 14:35 ↓

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias discusses the upcoming Real ID deadline, digital drivers licenses, the state flag and the future of the Democratic party.

Longtime Human Rights Watch director’s new book charts how to hold authoritarian regimes accountable 10.03.2025 21:50 ↓

“Defending human rights is not a matter of holding the candle and singing kumbaya,” Roth told Reset. “It is a matter of playing hardball.”

Illinois had nearly 10% fewer opioid overdose deaths in 2023. Nationwide decline was just 3%. 10.03.2025 13:56 ↓

Advocates say community outreach and better naloxone distribution helped drive the state’s first decline since 2018.

What’s That Building: Gerber Building/Uptown Station 07.03.2025 12:10 ↓

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 7, 2025: Mayor Johnson testifies before Congress, Highland Park mass shooter pleads guilty 07.03.2025 45:00 ↓

Mayor Johnson defended Chicago’s sanctuary city status before Congress. Th Highland Park mass shooter pleads guilty. Convictions were dropped in ComEd case.

Chicago barn rock band The Orchard on latest release ‘County Fair’ 06.03.2025 16:28 ↓

You can watch The Orchard performing live at Schubas Tavern on Friday, March 7.

Northwest side tamaleria honors family legacy while embracing innovation 06.03.2025 13:41 ↓

“The aroma in the air brings you to the nostalgic moment of being with your aunt, your grandma,” says co-owner Danny Espinoza.

How UChicago scientists are protecting artists from AI theft 06.03.2025 17:16 ↓

Computer scientists are making software to conceal art work from AI to protect intellectual property and the beauty of art itself.

Chicago women in history: Jackie Bross and why women’s history matters 05.03.2025 12:43 ↓

Why look at history through the experience of women? A Chicago historian explains the value of how we look backwards to understand today.

Frank Lloyd Wright home, historic churches among Chicago’s 7 most endangered buildings, say Preservation Chicago 05.03.2025 15:38 ↓

An office building, a Frank Lloyd Wright house and a bridge are all on this year’s list from the group Preservation Chicago.

Terminated federal employees in Illinois respond to DOGE, mass layoffs 05.03.2025 17:45 ↓

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Got Medicare drug plan questions? WBEZ has answers for Illinoisans 04.03.2025 30:22 ↓

Medicare Part D is extra coverage to help lower the cost of prescription drugs. We explain how it works and what Illinoisans need to know.

Fears rise for Venezuelan Chicagoans after Trump rescinds Temporary Protected Status 04.03.2025 16:04 ↓

The Department of Homeland Security rescinded former President Biden’s extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans.

Attention, theater lovers: The best shows to catch in Chicago in March 03.03.2025 8:17 ↓

The must-sees include a Tony-nominated show, a Jeff Award-winning actor, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and much more.

City Hall reporter Fran Spielman marks 40 years with Chicago Sun-Times 03.03.2025 23:14 ↓

Spielman has been reporting and breaking news for the Sun-Times since the Harold Washington administration, and she’s not done yet.

Reaction to local hospital pausing gender-care surgeries for trans youth 03.03.2025 14:25 ↓

Families report feeling confused, disappointed, hopeless and angry.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Feb. 28, 2025: City bond vote, Highland Park trial and more 28.02.2025 44:36 ↓

Chicago’s City Council narrowly passed a plan to borrow $830 million to pay for neighborhood improvements. Plus, jury selection took place in the trial of the alleged Highland Park shooter.