In the Loop (Segments)

New book chronicles the unlikely staying power of Jeppson’s Malört 05.09.2024 14:54 ↓

Stubbornness, timing and chance encounters are part of Malört’s successful recipe.

Off the beaten path: The Insect Asylum 05.09.2024 10:38 ↓

“This is a compilation of 30 years of autistic curiosity,” says Nina Salem, founder of the zoology and entomology museum in Avondale.

Mary Mitchell reflects on 34 years with the Chicago Sun-Times 04.09.2024 15:52 ↓

“It’s like discovering things all over again,” says Mitchell.

Nnedi Okorafor on her newest novella ‘She Who Knows: Firespitter’ 04.09.2024 23:20 ↓

“I don’t have a story until I write it. And I really wanted to know her story,” says Okorafor.

Abortion funds are running out of money 04.09.2024 8:19 ↓

An estimated four in 10 people getting abortions in Illinois come from out of state. The Chicago Abortion Fund can’t meet demand.

Parental stress: The next big public health crisis? 03.09.2024 20:49 ↓

The U.S. Surgeon General says parents across the country are struggling with increased stress and declining mental health.

State of Illinois sues Lake Forest company for publishing voters’ personal info online 03.09.2024 11:39 ↓

Over six million Illinois voters had their personal information exposed by a right wing news site earlier this year.

What’s That Building? Old Town School of Folk Music 03.09.2024 17:18 ↓

The institution is beloved not only as a venue, but also as a place to learn to create music.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Aug. 30, 2024: Students head back to school, demolition makes way for casino, and more 30.08.2024 47:29 ↓

Students return to school amid record-breaking heat, demolition begins on local landmark to make way for city’s first permanent casino.

The Chicago Jazz Festival is back! 29.08.2024 20:22 ↓

The four day music festival is kicking off today at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602.

How to eat on a budget? Meal prepping. 29.08.2024 15:12 ↓

As summer winds down and we get back in the swing of the school year, organization calls.

Off the Beaten Path: the Design Museum of Chicago 29.08.2024 14:21 ↓

Design is everywhere and deeply impacts our quality of life.

How Trump, Harris climate policies could affect Chicago 28.08.2024 13:57 ↓

With the two political conventions behind us, we take a look at the candidates' records on climate issues. And how they could play locally.

Southeast Side residents discuss quantum computing campus coming to former U.S. Steel South Works site 28.08.2024 19:00 ↓

A high-tech research and development center featuring quantum computers is set to open by 2027. Here’s what’s on the minds of local residents.

Demolition begins for future Chicago casino 28.08.2024 12:17 ↓

Chicago’s permanent Bally’s casino is scheduled to be completed by September 2026.

The Onion single-handedly revives the printing press 27.08.2024 11:16 ↓

OK, maybe not. But the satirical news source is returning to print.

Healing trauma caused by gun violence can start at the hospital 27.08.2024 15:53 ↓

When survivors of gun violence go to the hospital for care, they can get more than just physical treatment.

Extreme heat affects people’s health, especially for those who work outside 27.08.2024 19:04 ↓

The heat index is expected to hit 115 degrees on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and that can be dangerous for people’s health.

Chicago students begin another school year 26.08.2024 9:14 ↓

The 2024-2025 school year kicks off for public school students in Chicago. Here’s what you need to know.

How Chicagoans are tackling gun violence 26.08.2024 35:07 ↓

Gun violence is a complex issue in Chicago, with complex solutions.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Aug. 23, 2024 23.08.2024 45:42 ↓

Chicago steps into the world spotlight as it hosts the Democratic National Convention. Reset breaks it down.

Chicago artist MASTER STEVE on mastering his craft 22.08.2024 20:25 ↓

Chicago neo-soul and hip-hop musician

Kamala Harris’ ‘intersecting identities’ and her historic run for president 22.08.2024 32:35 ↓

Northwestern’s Nitasha Sharma says we need to “pull apart…her story and her background from her policies and really interrogate both.”

Remembering Phil Donahue, the king of daytime television 21.08.2024 12:50 ↓

TV icon Phil Donahue died Sunday at the age of 88.

Meet ‘The Daily Show’ staff broadcasting from the DNC in Chicago 21.08.2024 15:16 ↓

'The Daily Show’ has covered political conventions since 2000. Here’s what the team is working on in Chicago.