In the Loop (Segments)

May theater roundup of must see shows 15.05.2024 14:44 ↓

From local playwrights debuting work to big name actors performing on stages throughout the city, there’s plenty to choose from this month.

Civic Federation analysis finds looming financial crisis for CTA, PACE, Metra 15.05.2024 14:05 ↓

Those groups face a possible $730 million deficit as soon as 2026.

New book explores what companies get wrong about DEI and why it’s time to get it right 14.05.2024 14:17 ↓

With her latest book, a Chicago author provides a go-to guide for new managers to foster a safe, inclusive and productive workplace.

Mental health in the Asian American community 14.05.2024 18:47 ↓

Asian Americans are three times less likely to seek mental health care compared to white Americans.

Looking back at Mayor Johnson’s first year in office 14.05.2024 14:06 ↓

From phasing out subminimum wage for tipped workers to struggling to handle the migrant crisis, it’s been a confusing start to his term.

Poor record keeping in Illinois prisons keeping people behind bars 13.05.2024 14:59 ↓

Around 1,000 incarcerated individuals could be eligible for immediate release if their sentences were recalculated properly.

Can police misconduct be stopped before it starts? 13.05.2024 14:08 ↓

Police misconduct is an expensive problem for Chicago to have, with tens of millions of dollars being paid out annually to resolve lawsuits.

WTB: LA LUCE BUILDING 10.05.2024 13:35 ↓

WTB: LA LUCE BUILDING

Hater extraordinaire and ‘most ethical guy’ in music: Remembering Chicagoan Steve Albini 10.05.2024 6:09 ↓

Legendary engineer Steve Albini recorded such acts as Nirvana, The Pixies and PJ Harvey. Albini died Tuesday at the age of 61.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 10, 2024: Campus protests continue, Mayor Johnson heads to Springfield, and more 10.05.2024 47:10 ↓

Nearly 70 arrested at protest outside Art Institute, Cinco de Mayo Parade canceled amid reports of gunfire, and Mayor heads to Springfield.

The Sky and Red Stars exemplify the complex rise of women’s pro sports in Chicago 09.05.2024 13:31 ↓

Chicago’s women’s basketball and women’s soccer start their seasons with much excitement, but also many questions about the future.

Recreating recipes that have been lost to time 09.05.2024 13:26 ↓

Taste, smell, and memory can be guides to recreating a beloved dish after the death of a loved one or the closure of a favorite restaurant or bakery.

Behind Chicago band Red Scarves’ latest album ‘Nice Try’ 09.05.2024 13:03 ↓

The album features nine tracks that explore failure and just doing your best.

‘Fossil Wonderland’ moves to Chicago’s Washington Park 08.05.2024 15:17 ↓

The 6,000-square-foot space features “mummified” and replica dinosaur bones and great learning opportunities for the dino-curious.

Climate change is a threat to freshwater. Chicagoans are working on solutions. 08.05.2024 14:57 ↓

Water scarcity and what the UN calls “water-related hazards,” like flooding and drought, are increasing around the globe.

Meet the Chicagoan telling deaf and immigrant stories through animation 08.05.2024 13:14 ↓

Schantelle Alonzo creates animated films for and about underrepresented communities like the deaf, Asian Americans and immigrants.

South Side club Lee’s Unleaded Blues to reopen with Chicago acts front and center 07.05.2024 13:15 ↓

The club held a soft reopening April 26 and 27 featuring 2024 Grammy-nominated Chicago blues legend John Primer and his band the Real Deal.

Police clear UChicago pro-Palestinian encampment 07.05.2024 11:44 ↓

Plus, a second coalition of activists is suing the city over DNC protest permits.

How Chicago’s racial housing segregation took billions from Black Americans 07.05.2024 15:04 ↓

A new documentary series tells the story of how Chicago built the foundation for a housing system that took from Black Americans.

Consumers could feel the pinch soon from Illinois utility spending 07.05.2024 6:50 ↓

Researchers warn gas bills could soar in the next decade if state officials don’t change course.

The rise of flip phones and dumb phones 06.05.2024 13:27 ↓

Flip phones are back in style. Reset discusses solutions to curbing our Smartphone addictions.

Looking back at Chicago Public School students’ history of protest 06.05.2024 13:27 ↓

In 1963, nearly half of all Chicago students walked out of school to protest segregation and inequity in their schools, laying the groundwork for decades of protests to come.

Chicago’s Pro-Palestine Encampments: The Latest From UChicago, DePaul, SAIS And More 06.05.2024 18:31 ↓

Four colleges in Chicago have set up “Liberated Zones” in solidarity with Gaza.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 3, 2024: Student protests, stadium skeptics, possible public transit merger and more 03.05.2024 46:52 ↓

Lawmakers consider merging public transit agencies. Local students protest. Plus, a lower speed limit in Chicago?

Rosie Tucker on identity and the “unsustainable” nature of the music industry 02.05.2024 16:58 ↓

The indie artist is touring a new album filled with poetic social commentary and self expression.