In the Loop (Segments)

Chicago author Eve Ewing lays out how American schools harmed Black, Native students by design 12.02.2025 24:15 ↓

In her new book, author and sociologist Eve Ewing makes the argument to phase out the ‘carceral logics’ she sees in classrooms nationwide.

What’s next for electric vehicles as Pritzker, Trump move in opposite directions on EV policy? 12.02.2025 14:29 ↓

Illinois is offering buyers an incentive of $4,000 per vehicle. But at the federal level, the Trump administration is not a fan of EVs.

Madigan guilty of fraud, bribery conspiracy in partial verdict 12.02.2025 8:26 ↓

The former Illinois House speaker was found guilty on 10 counts and not guilty on 7 counts. The jury did not reach a unanimous decision on 12 other counts, leading to a partial verdict.

Chicago Black history: Civil rights activist Carl Hansberry 11.02.2025 13:35 ↓

Lorraine Hansberry was a Chicago playwriting legend. Her father Carl was a real estate broker turned civil rights activist.

New ACLU of Illinois legal director Kevin Fee faces Trump 2.0 11.02.2025 34:04 ↓

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President Trump pardons disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich 11.02.2025 13:08 ↓

Trump commuted Blagojevich’s sentence during his first term. And now, the president has pardoned him.

JOBS REPORT - Diane Swonk 10.02.2025 12:43 ↓

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ICE claims to target those with criminal records, but Chicago area arrests show otherwise 10.02.2025 23:35 ↓

One Lyons, Ill., resident says federal agents tried to break into his home without a warrant.

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What's That Building? 311 S. Wacker Dr. 08.02.2025 11:45 ↓

Sasha-Ann Simons and Dennis Rodkin discuss potential demolition of the 35-year-old downtown Chicago skyscraper.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Feb. 7, 2024: Justice Department sues Chicago and Illinois over immigration, Virginia McCaskey dies 07.02.2025 46:12 ↓

Trump sues Chicago and Illinois over immigration laws, alder ousted from City Council meeting, Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies.

Escape the February cold at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s orchid show 06.02.2025 9:58 ↓

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s “Orchid Show: India Blooms” runs from Feb. 8 to March 23.

Chicago area restaurant owner on honoring immigrants 06.02.2025 14:12 ↓

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Palestinian Chicagoans react to President’s proposal for U.S. takeover of Gaza 06.02.2025 19:52 ↓

Palestinian Americans from the Chicago area react to President Trump’s statements about taking over Gaza and displacing its residents.

What Trump’s plans for Dept. of Ed could mean for Illinois 05.02.2025 16:33 ↓

President Trump is said to be preparing an executive order that would attempt to break up the federal Department of Education.

New bill aims to end police ticketing in Illinois schools 05.02.2025 12:58 ↓

As the uncertain future of the Department of Education looms, state lawmakers are looking to enshrine students’ civil rights.

Cellist Ian Maksin on using music to unite audiences around the world 05.02.2025 18:55 ↓

Cellist Ian Maksin on using music to unite audiences around the world

Remembering Chicago composer Florence Price 04.02.2025 11:39 ↓

In 1933, composer Florence Price became the first Black woman to have her symphony performed by a major orchestra.

Medicare is confusing. Here’s what Illinois residents need to know. 04.02.2025 19:01 ↓

People enrolled in Medicare Advantage have until March 31 to change their plan. Here’s what Illinois residents should keep in mind.

What to know about possible bird flu in Chicago 04.02.2025 13:42 ↓

Hundreds of dead or sick red-breasted mergansers have been found along Lake Michigan, sparking bird flu concerns.

Chicago Symphony performs music for a world in crisis 03.02.2025 13:57 ↓

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra played Olivier Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time” Sunday at UChicago’s Mandel Hall.

When ‘best friends’ doesn’t quite capture a duo’s platonic love 03.02.2025 19:51 ↓

Romantic love gets all the buzz in February, but platonic love has the power to shape our lives in profound ways that are often overlooked.

High prices, few sales: Will 2025 be more of the same for Chicago housing market? 03.02.2025 10:40 ↓

With prices and mortgage rates much higher than a few years ago, fewer people are buying homes in and around Chicago.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, January 31, 2025: Illinois reacts to Trump immigration raids, federal funding freeze and more 31.01.2025 46:12 ↓

Statewide and local reaction to President Trump’s immigration raids and threatened federal funding freeze. Madigan jury begins deliberating.

Chicago ukelele band started as a music store club 30.01.2025 16:15 ↓

We check in with the Hix Bros Ukulele Band ahead of their performance for National Ukulele Day on Sunday, Feb. 2.