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In the Loop (Segments)

We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Chicago blues guitarist Ronnie Baker Brooks on his new record ‘Blues In My DNA’ 03.10.2024

Continuing the legacy of blues music once felt like an obligation for Baker Brooks. “Now, it’s an honor,” he says.

Time to taste the delicious, diverse honey made within Chicago city limits 03.10.2024

Mint, clover and linden blossoms are a few Chicago plants shaping the flavor of local honey. “It’s the essence of terroir,” says urban beekeeper Jana Kinsman.

Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee on port strike, interest rates, housing 03.10.2024

Austan Goolsbee discusses what the ongoing port strike and the Fed’s recent rate cut will mean for the economy and consumers.

Real estate pros on how $1 billion could be invested in Chicago 02.10.2024

Real estate pros on how $1 billion could be invested in Chicago

Calls on State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to vacate alleged wrongful convictions before end of her term 02.10.2024

Calls on State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to vacate alleged wrongful convictions before end of her term

Make Chicago a manufacturing capital again? 02.10.2024

Make Chicago a manufacturing capital again?

One Minnesota woman’s battle with colorectal cancer and a double lung transplant 01.10.2024

Mandy Wilk has been battling colorectal cancer for eight years.

What’s ahead for filling Chicago’s budget shortfall? 01.10.2024

Mayor Johnson has pushed his annual budget address to Oct. 30.

What to expect at tonight’s VP debate 01.10.2024

Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz face off in what will likely be their only vice presidential debate Tuesday night.

Why it’s not as cool by the lake anymore 30.09.2024

Lake Michigan is breaking warm temperature records.

Student loan relief program ends for 30 million borrowers 30.09.2024

On Sept. 30, late fees and negative credit reporting for missed payments resume.

wtb - maxwell street 30.09.2024

reset talks to dennis rodkin about the evolution of maxwell st

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Sept. 27, 2024: CPS drama, ShotSpotter and Sky coach out and more Chicago news 27.09.2024

The fight between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez escalated. The city moved on from ShotSpotter.

Chiu Quon, Chicago’s oldest Chinese bakery, stays true to tradition 26.09.2024

Chiu Quon Bakery is a Chicago institution for traditional Chinese pastries and more.

The Chicago Sky didn’t make the playoffs, but hope remains that the team can bounce back 26.09.2024

The franchise has two first-round picks and a lottery pick in 2025.

Grab your books! It’s fall reading time. 26.09.2024

Autumn is the perfect time to get cozy with a book and we have some fall reads for you!

Sensors in Chicago’s rivers give real-time data on whether it’s safe to kayak, swim 25.09.2024

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New report highlights the ‘past, present and power’ of Chicago’s Mexican population 25.09.2024

The report from UIC’s Latino Research Initiative details how critical Chicago’s Mexican population is to the city’s economy.

1 in 5 Chicago-area families with kids are food insecure 25.09.2024

A new Greater Chicago Food Depository report found the number of visits to food pantries in the area has doubled since 2020.

Mental health care expanding in Chicago’s south side 24.09.2024

The Ada S. McKinley Community Mental Health Clinic will open on the sixth floor of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.

The northwest side’s housing protection ordinance: where it came from and what it means 24.09.2024

City council approved the Housing Protection Ordinance. It raises demolition fees and offers tenants the opportunity to buy their homes.

What’s going on between CTU, Pedro Martinez and Chicago’s mayor? Tensions run high between CPS, CTU and Chicago’s mayor Is the head of CPS going to be out of a job? 24.09.2024

Martinez says he won’t resign, despite the mayor reportedly saying he wants him to do so.

What Australia can teach the U.S. about voting, representation and democracy 23.09.2024

Reset executive producer Dan Tucker traveled to Australia to study its voting and political systems. Here are the takeaways for Americans.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Sept. 20, 2024: City Council defies mayor, hung jury in corruption trial and more 20.09.2024

Chicago’s City Council defied Mayor Brandon Johnson in a fight over ShotSpotter technology. A mistrial was declared in the case of an AT&T executive accused of bribing Madigan.

Garrett Popcorn turns 75 19.09.2024

In honor of the anniversary, the company is debuting new flavors, including apple caramel crisp.

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