In the Loop (Segments)

Chicago hotel industry says property tax assessments are off base 20.11.2024 11:07 ↓

Twenty downtown hotels saw their property valuations soar an average of 131% in the latest Cook County assessment, according to a Crain’s analysis.

Northwestern research reveals COVID-19 could be used to fight cancer 20.11.2024 5:39 ↓

A new study from the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute finds that the virus can shrink some tumors and could target cancerous cells.

These Chicago comedians are trying to motivate you—just a tiny bit 19.11.2024 12:08 ↓

Tiny Pep Talks is Josh Linden and Paula Skaggs’ new book of “bite-size encouragement for life’s annoying, stressful, and flat-out lousy moments.”

Alders discuss raising taxes on streaming, personal cloud to fill Chicago’s budget gap 19.11.2024 6:53 ↓

Mayor Johnson announces halving the proposed property tax hike to $150 million.

President-elect Trump wants tariffs. How are small businesses preparing? 19.11.2024 27:34 ↓

How do tariffs work and how could they impact local Chicago-area businesses?

Kim Foxx reflects on 8 years as Cook County State’s Attorney 15.11.2024 20:34 ↓

Foxx affirmed her approach to the role of prosecutor. “Seeking justice is broad,” she says.

New book ‘Vanishing Treasures’ is a call to action on climate change and species loss 15.11.2024 14:39 ↓

Author Katherine Rundell is out with a bestiary for our times that tells the stories of creatures endangered by man-made climate change.

C segment - poochie and pang 15.11.2024 18:03 ↓

We preview a new Chicago food show coming to NBC

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap,Nov. 15, 2024: Alders block Mayor’s massive property tax hike, Madigan defense attorneys challenge government mole and more 15.11.2024 45:19 ↓

Alders block Mayor’s massive property tax hike, legislators return to Springfield for fall veto session, Bears fire offensive coordinator.

Hot sauce injected turkey and other memorable Thanksgiving dishes 14.11.2024 15:00 ↓

A chef and a food writer discuss mac and cheese, the nostalgia around Thanksgiving dishes and unique family traditions.

What another Trump presidency could mean for gun violence prevention in Chicago 14.11.2024 14:29 ↓

What would happen if millions of federal dollars dedicated to making communities safer went away?

NEW LUPE INTERVIEW SHORT FOR CMS 14.11.2024 22:49 ↓

NEW LUPE INTERVIEW SHORT FOR CMS

Hubbard Street to perform Bob Fosse’s ‘Sweet Gwen Suite’ in Chicago 13.11.2024 10:06 ↓

“Sweet Gwen Suite” returns to Chicago at Hubbard Street, the only company in the world authorized to add Fosse to its repertory.

What it’s like to ride Amtrak from Chicago to Miami 13.11.2024 8:33 ↓

Amtrak’s first train from Chicago to Miami left the station on Sunday and arrived on Tuesday.

Trump win looms large as Illinois veto session gets underway in Springfield 13.11.2024 6:22 ↓

Illinois lawmakers are in Springfield for the fall legislative session a week after Donald Trump won a second term in the White House.

Bears revisit Bronzeville site for a new stadium, make team changes 13.11.2024 14:45 ↓

Reset gives an update on the Bears stadium, the Bears roster and the new coach for the Chicago Sky.

Legendary Chicago children’s singer Ella Jenkins dies at 100 12.11.2024 7:42 ↓

Ella Jenkins entertained young audiences for over 60 years and showed how music can be a powerful source of learning and connection.

What happens if Chicago alderpersons block proposed $300 million property tax hike? 12.11.2024 10:56 ↓

Twenty-nine alderpersons from across the political spectrum signed a letter calling for a special meeting Wednesday.

What Fed’s latest rate drop means for your mortgage, credit cards, retirement and more 12.11.2024 27:07 ↓

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point. Here’s what that means for you.

MICAH LUPE TAPE 12.11.2024 34:37 ↓

MICAH LUPE TAPE

MICAH LUPE TAPE 12.11.2024 34:37 ↓

MICAH LUPE TAPE

Two newly elected Chicago school board members on what’s ahead 11.11.2024 20:03 ↓

For the first time, Chicagoans cast votes for members of the partially elected school board.

How would a second Trump term affect the money flowing into Illinois? 11.11.2024 13:55 ↓

The president-elect has threatened political opposition with the withholding of federal funds from their states and cities.

WTB: PRITZKER MILITARY MUSEUM 11.11.2024 11:36 ↓

Pritzker military museum what's that building

Weekly News Recap: Nov. 8, 2024 08.11.2024 45:19 ↓

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