In the Loop (Segments)

From Chicago to Toronto: New memoir documents decades of family conflicts, racism, and resilience 05.03.2024 18:25 ↓

In My Fighting Family, author Morgan Campbell explores what it means to be a Black American in Canada and knowing which battles to fight.

Chicago teens help create a campaign to prevent gun violence 04.03.2024 16:09 ↓

A new campaign from the gun violence prevention group Project Unloaded has a key message for teens: “Just one gun can change the story.”

Chicago teens help create a campaign to prevent gun violence 04.03.2024 16:09 ↓

A new campaign from the gun violence prevention group Project Unloaded has a key message for teens: “Just one gun can change the story.”

Chicago teens help create a campaign to prevent gun violence 04.03.2024 16:09 ↓

A new campaign from the gun violence prevention group Project Unloaded has a key message for teens: “Just one gun can change the story.”

Chicago teens help create a campaign to prevent gun violence 04.03.2024 16:09 ↓

A new campaign from the gun violence prevention group Project Unloaded has a key message for teens: “Just one gun can change the story.”

Digital IDs in Illinois? Here’s a look at the pros and cons. 04.03.2024 14:28 ↓

A proposed state bill would let Illinoisans store their driver's licenses on their phones, but some have privacy concerns.

What’s That Building? Robert Franks Memorial 04.03.2024 9:58 ↓

WTB

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 1, 2024: Teams want public funds, Trump off the ballot and more 01.03.2024 44:25 ↓

Trump off the ballot, confusion over Bring Chicago Home, a hot, hot February. Reset breaks down the biggest stories of the week.

Chicago’s historic and cultural communities receive state recognition 01.03.2024 14:29 ↓

Chicago is now home to seven state-designated cultural districts.

Where you bank can (indirectly) lead to climate change 29.02.2024 17:38 ↓

Banks can use the money in your accounts to lend to carbon-intensive industries. But there are ways to say “no.”

The White Sox, Bears, and Red Stars all want new stadiums. But why should our tax dollars fund it? 29.02.2024 14:14 ↓

Is it Sox on 35th or the Sox in South Loop?

Judge kicks Trump off Illinois ballot with state primary only three weeks away 29.02.2024 10:54 ↓

The former president’s legal team vows a swift appeal.

The Federal Trade Commission sues to block merger of grocery giants 28.02.2024 16:31 ↓

Nine states joined the FTC in attempting to block the biggest grocery merger, which would affect Jewel Osco and Mariano’s stores.

Recognizing and recovering from disordered eating 27.02.2024 35:18 ↓

Eating disorders impact nearly one in 10 people in the U.S. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week runs from Feb. 26 to March 6.

What’s behind Chicago’s fickle weather 27.02.2024 7:15 ↓

Chicago reached a record 71 degrees on Monday, but expect thunderstorms and maybe even snow as the week progresses.

Students interview Black Evanston residents, first in the nation to receive reparations 26.02.2024 16:33 ↓

After Evanston became the first U.S. city to create a reparations program, an oral history project is collecting the stories of recipients.

Students interview Black Evanston residents, first in the nation to receive reparations 26.02.2024 16:33 ↓

After Evanston became the first U.S. city to create a reparations program, an oral history project is collecting the stories of recipients.

Students interview Black Evanston residents, first in the nation to receive reparations 26.02.2024 16:33 ↓

After Evanston became the first U.S. city to create a reparations program, an oral history project is collecting the stories of recipients.

County judge rules Bring Chicago Home referendum is invalid 26.02.2024 11:01 ↓

Voters will still see the initiative on their ballots, but the votes for will not be tallied without an appeal.

Rocky road ahead for introducing ranked choice voting in Illinois 26.02.2024 4:57 ↓

The Ranked-choice and Voting Systems Taskforce in Illinois is reviewing and debating the possibility of using this voting method for the 2028 Presidential primary.

Barry Can’t Swim is back in Chicago for ‘When Will We Land?’ tour 23.02.2024 19:05 ↓

The Edinburgh-born, London-based artist sat down with us ahead of his show at Lincoln Hall.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Feb. 23, 2024: Budget address, Chicago economic development and more 23.02.2024 46:27 ↓

Gov. Pritzker delivers his budget address. Early voting resumes after a temporary pause. Reset breaks down the biggest stories of the week.

Chicago theaters get a $670,000 boost from Bayless Family Foundation 23.02.2024 14:04 ↓

Definition Theatre, Timeline Theatre Company, the Chicago Children’s Theatre and the Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will receive grants.

Husband-wife duo ‘The Black Foodies’ mix love and dining 23.02.2024 12:36 ↓

The couple highlights restaurants owned and operated by Black people in Chicagoland and beyond and rates them with kisses.

Chicago Gen Z band Uniflora puts their spin on modern punk 22.02.2024 19:09 ↓

The trio of high schoolers will be showcasing their new single “Hellgirl.”