In the Loop (Segments)

From Chicago, to nationwide, to worldwide: 2024 likely to be hottest year on record 03.01.2025 15:58 ↓

The past 10 years have been the hottest on record.

What to know before you do that New Year juice cleanse 02.01.2025 12:27 ↓

The global detox products market is expected to reach $94 billion by 2030. But is it doing you any good?

Salary transparency on some job postings is now law in Illinois. What that could mean for you 02.01.2025 15:18 ↓

Employers with 15 or more employees are now required to list pay and benefit information on job listings.

New laws going in Illinois could benefit workers, tenants 02.01.2025 17:45 ↓

At least 293 new laws went into effect in Illinois at the start of 2025. Here are some that every state resident should know.

COVID, flu on the rise in Illinois as vaccinations lag 24.12.2024 9:15 ↓

Visits to the doctor for the flu are increasing across all age groups.

UChicago research highlights debates over Chicago neighborhood boundaries 24.12.2024 19:37 ↓

University of Chicago researchers heard from more than 5,500 Chicagoans about where they think their neighborhoods begin and end.

What Amazon, Starbucks strikes tell us about worker power right now 24.12.2024 16:05 ↓

“They’re trying to leverage this important holiday season,” Bob Bruno, professor of labor and employment relations, told Reset.

Festive holiday drinks to wet your whistle 23.12.2024 13:25 ↓

From coquito to glogg to the Tom & Jerry, there are a lot of delicious drinks to sip on this holiday season.

What we know about the Madigan trial so far 23.12.2024 12:35 ↓

From the shocking testimony of an alderman-turned-mole to a “magic list,” we dig into what we’ve learned so far from the Madigan trial.

) School board votes to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez 23.12.2024 8:41 ↓

At a meeting Friday night, the Chicago Board of Education voted to oust Pedro Martinez after months of tension between the mayor and the CEO.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 20. 2024: City Council passes budget, School Board calls special meeting to vote on firing CEO Martinez 20.12.2024 47:22 ↓

2025 budget passes in City Council; Chicago School Board calls special meeting for Friday night before Christmas with CEO firing on agenda.

Food writers reflect on the best bites of 2024 19.12.2024 13:41 ↓

Chapulines, vegan sloppy joe’s, and decadent soft serve all made the list.

Illinois lawmakers propose new funding model for state universities 19.12.2024 12:01 ↓

Illinois colleges are more expensive than the national average. A new bill could dramatically change how higher education is funded.

Members of the local Syrian community react to the end of al-Assad’s rule 19.12.2024 20:52 ↓

“We still don’t believe it. It was like a dream.”

Monarch butterflies could be added to the Endangered Species list. What does that mean for us in Illinois? 18.12.2024 13:31 ↓

By some estimates, the western monarch population could decline by 99% over the next sixty years.

Northwestern study shows how loneliness can change over a person’s life 18.12.2024 22:35 ↓

“We identified data sets from around the world…people typically reported being lonely when they were younger, and when they were older.”

After key city departure, what’s next for TV and film in Chicago? 18.12.2024 8:05 ↓

Jonah Zeiger is among the latest high-profile staffers to leave the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. We discuss what comes next.

A panel of writers and book lovers share their favorites of 2024 17.12.2024 20:06 ↓

A poet, a romance writer and a bookstore share their favorite reads of the last year.

City Council narrowly passes budget after eliminating property tax hike 17.12.2024 5:44 ↓

In one of the closest votes in Chicago history, Mayor Johnson’s fourth budget proposal narrowly passed City Council after weeks of fractious debate.

A spotlight on the older women of the American workforce 17.12.2024 20:03 ↓

More women over 55 are staying in their jobs in the U.S. For some, it’s job satisfaction. For others, it’s because they can’t afford to retire.

Chicago movie buffs debate their favorite films of 2024 16.12.2024 17:12 ↓

A film critic, a manager for a local theater and a food writer who’s a major movie buff share their favorites of 2024.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on property tax assessments 16.12.2024 14:37 ↓

President Preckwinkle lays out reforms she says are needed to make the county’s property tax system more fair and more functional.

Latest Chicago budget proposal drops property tax hike, relies on skipping $40 million loan repayment 16.12.2024 15:37 ↓

After weekend negotiations, Mayor Johnson and alders have a new budget proposal with no property tax hike. A public finance expert weighs in.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 13, 2024: Trump’s border czar in Chicago, Mayor Johnson delays budget vote and more 13.12.2024 45:46 ↓

Mayor Brandon Johnson delays a budget vote. Meanwhile, the prosecution prepares to wrap up its case in Mike Madigan’s federal corruption trial.

Chicago musician hemlock on their latest release ‘444’ 12.12.2024 18:41 ↓

‘444’ is part of hemlock’s ongoing song-a-day-for-a-month project.