In the Loop (Segments)

Illinois a step closer to passing the budget 28.05.2024 13:40 ↓

State senators approved a $53.1 budget, sending it to the House for review.

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 24, 2024: Springfield update, City Council heats up and more Chicago news 24.05.2024 45:56 ↓

The deadline looms for lawmakers to pass the state budget, while Chicago alders approve overturning a decision to end the Shotspotter contract.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 24, 2024: Springfield update, City Council heats up and more Chicago news 24.05.2024 45:56 ↓

The deadline looms for lawmakers to pass the state budget, while Chicago alders approve overturning a decision to end the Shotspotter contract.

Congress grills Northwestern president, others, over handling of campus protests 23.05.2024 7:05 ↓

NU president Michael Schill testified before a House committee on Thursday, alongside the presidents of Rutgers and UCLA.

The children of migrants are facing challenges in their Chicago schools 23.05.2024 12:23 ↓

Chicago Public Schools is ill-equipped to support the influx of Spanish-speaking students that it has received in recent years.

Diners not biting on the carp rebrand 23.05.2024 12:24 ↓

So far, restaurants say the effort to sell “copi” fish is a flop.

Chanel Beads is mixing up pop music with a unique digital flare 23.05.2024 14:13 ↓

The Brooklyn based band combines hard hitting drum machines with dreamy strings and vocals. Inspired by the term “Free Jazz,” the mind behind the band wants listeners to find their own meaning in his music.

New Summer EBT program to benefit food-insecure families 22.05.2024 11:15 ↓

A new summer program will provide a one-time credit of $120 per child for groceries.

Chicago schools’ plan to be safe without police 22.05.2024 15:46 ↓

CPS has new plans for school safety including removing school officers and incorporating more restorative justice practices.

Chicago schools’ plan to be safe without police 22.05.2024 15:46 ↓

CPS has new plans for school safety including removing school officers and incorporating more restorative justice practices.

Cook County suburbs losing population, and far southwest suburban counties gain 22.05.2024 19:48 ↓

Between 2020-2023, Cook County as a whole lost nearly 4% of its population.

Who wins during the cicada eruption of 2024? It turns out it’s the caterpillars 21.05.2024 14:02 ↓

The Midwest is seeing the biggest cicada event in over a century.

What you should know about IVF 21.05.2024 19:51 ↓

As infertility rises, people are turning to assisted reproductive treatments like in vitro fertilization.

CTA President Doval Carter Jr. under fire from Chicago City Council 21.05.2024 11:39 ↓

Plus, Shotspotter’s future with the city is up in the air.

Illinois’ role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement 20.05.2024 10:43 ↓

An exhibit at the Center on Halsted explores the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and the role of the Midwest.

Suburbs want more money from the state 20.05.2024 19:51 ↓

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Meet the Chicago photographer documenting demolition in the city 20.05.2024 12:32 ↓

Soren Spicknall captures hauntingly beautiful pictures of Chicago buildings just before they’re torn down.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 17, 2024: Brandon Johnson’s first year, Trump Tower’s tax troubles and more 17.05.2024 46:16 ↓

Lawmakers debate budget in Springfield and busloads of CPS teachers arrive at the Capitol to lobby legislators.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 17, 2024: Brandon Johnson’s first year, Trump Tower’s tax troubles and more 17.05.2024 46:16 ↓

Lawmakers debate budget in Springfield and busloads of CPS teachers arrive at the Capitol to lobby legislators.

The folk-punk outfit AJJ are playing in Chicago 16.05.2024 13:27 ↓

Co-founders of the band join Reset to talk pessimism and brevity.

The Oscar Mayer weiner got its start in Chicago 16.05.2024 12:38 ↓

Parent company, Kraft-Heinz, is contemplating sale of the hot dog legend.

Millennium Park is 20 years old this year—but the idea of it is much older 16.05.2024 13:34 ↓

Millennium Park is 20 years old this year—but the idea of it is much older

Chicago Police take down Depaul's Pro Palestinian encampment 16.05.2024 7:56 ↓

Chicago Police take down Depaul's Pro Palestinian encampment

With more cyclists on the road, what is Chicago doing to keep them safe? 15.05.2024 16:35 ↓

In the last five years, Chicago has seen double the number of cyclists in the city.