In the Loop (Segments)

Premiere of ‘Ámmo’naka (In A Beginning)’ invites us to consider our connection to the earth 21.04.2026 17:02 ↓

On Earth Day, Loyola University choirs will perform newly commissioned work featuring Chickasaw poetry and folk music that honors American Indian ecology and creation.

How are Latino-owned businesses faring since the end of Operation Midway Blitz? 21.04.2026 17:46 ↓

64% of Chicago residents surveyed by in March by NORC still oppose federal agents’ use of force during Operation Midway Blitz.

What's That Building? Mural in old Chicago Daily News Building 21.04.2026 15:41 ↓

As the old Chicago Daily News Building along the riverfront awaits landmark designation and receives a multi-million dollar refresh, the future of a beloved mural that was once inside it is uncertain. WBEZ's architecture expert walks us through the years-long mission to track down that mural. We also hear from the local preservationist who went on the hunt, and discuss why he says the artwork is "...

Chicago’s new Zoning chair on affordable housing, construction projects 20.04.2026 15:12 ↓

Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th Ward, says he’ll cut red tape and embrace technology to get affordable and market-rate housing and major development projects built faster.

Chicago’s new Zoning chair on affordable housing, construction projects 20.04.2026 15:12 ↓

Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th Ward, says he’ll cut red tape and embrace technology to get affordable and market-rate housing and major development projects built faster.

Chicago’s new Zoning chair on affordable housing, construction projects 20.04.2026 15:12 ↓

Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th Ward, says he’ll cut red tape and embrace technology to get affordable and market-rate housing and major development projects built faster.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 17, 2026: President criticizes Chicago-born Pope, magic mansion opens off Magnificent Mile 17.04.2026 47:07 ↓

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 17, 2026: President criticizes Chicago-born Pope, magic mansion opens off Magnificent Mile

Ask The Mayor, April 2026 16.04.2026 47:28 ↓

Ask The Mayor, April 2026

‘Born on a picket line’: Yusef Jackson on picking up his father’s mantle as the head of Rainbow PUSH 15.04.2026 20:56 ↓

Yusef Jackson was named president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition where he’ll take over the work started by his late father Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Chicago’s outgoing and incoming homelessness chiefs on city’s approach to the unhoused 14.04.2026 16:24 ↓

‘In the Loop’ hears about the city’s five-year blueprint for addressing homelessness.

ow artificial intelligence is changing Chicago-area classrooms 14.04.2026 22:29 ↓

A private school that uses AI, rather than teachers, to instruct students is set to open in Chicago this fall.

The histories of Caribbean dancehall and reggaetón music 13.04.2026 12:33 ↓

The histories of Caribbean dancehall and reggaetón music

How doulas are stepping in to advocate for Chicago’s Black mothers 13.04.2026 24:41 ↓

How doulas are stepping in to advocate for Chicago’s Black mothers

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 10, 2026 10.04.2026 46:43 ↓

Lawmakers return to Springfield. Illinois Congressional Democrats call for President Trump’s removal and Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Push names its new leader.

Women telling their stories living with HIV/AIDS 09.04.2026 22:25 ↓

Women telling their stories living with HIV/AIDS

One night only: Rapper Doug E. Fresh and ‘Masters of the Mic’ to take Chicago stage 09.04.2026 19:13 ↓

One night only: Rapper Doug E. Fresh and ‘Masters of the Mic’ to take Chicago stage

Expo Chicago art fair returns under new management 09.04.2026 11:33 ↓

Expo Chicago, the city’s biggest celebration of modern and contemporary art, takes place at Navy Pier April 9-12.

Trump admin sues Illinois over prediction market regulations 09.04.2026 20:38 ↓

The federal government is suing Illinois over regulating prediction markets. We look at how they work and the arguments in this legal battle.

Trump admin sues Illinois over prediction market regulations 09.04.2026 20:38 ↓

The federal government is suing Illinois over regulating prediction markets. We look at how they work and the arguments in this legal battle.

Two public art installations, part of the Monument Response Project, debuting at lakefront parks 07.04.2026 16:15 ↓

These new works respond to the Signal of Peace and the General Philip Henry Sheridan monuments that have long been on Chicago Park District land.

What story does new Census data tell about the near doubling of same-sex households? 07.04.2026 19:00 ↓

Since its legalization, same-sex marriage has been included in the census, allowing stronger pushes for rights as same-sex households increase.

WTB: Northalsted community prepares to build two LGBTQ hotels 06.04.2026 13:57 ↓

WTB: Northalsted community prepares to build two LGBTQ hotels

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 3, 2026: Mayoral staff upheaval, skyrocketing property taxes and more 03.04.2026 47:11 ↓

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 3, 2026: Mayoral staff upheaval, skyrocketing property taxes and more

ITL - C seg - Forest Preserves 02.04.2026 12:39 ↓

ITL - C seg - Forest Preserves

ITL - B seg - Black Churches 02.04.2026 19:32 ↓

ITL - B seg - Black Churches