In the Loop (Segments)

Experimental art space faces uncertain future after building bought by Loyola University 25.01.2024 17:24 ↓

Roman Susan provides paid opportunities for artists in the Great Lakes region to showcase their work.

Experimental art space faces uncertain future after building bought by Loyola University 25.01.2024 17:24 ↓

Roman Susan provides paid opportunities for artists in the Great Lakes region to showcase their work.

Chicago Board Of Education will weigh in on the future of charter schools in Chicago 25.01.2024 13:23 ↓

After the board signaled a shift away from school choice, it’s time to read the tea leaves of the group’s vote on charter schools.

Millions of mothers, children at risk of losing WIC food assistance 25.01.2024 18:35 ↓

Advocates warn that families could see waitlists for the first time in decades if WIC does not receive more funding.

‘Doomsday Clock’ Is 90 seconds to midnight (aka total annihilation) 25.01.2024 15:37 ↓

The Doomsday Clock is a metaphor for “how close we are to destroying our world with dangerous technologies of our own making.”

Why are more young and middle-aged adults getting diagnosed with cancer? 24.01.2024 23:07 ↓

The American Cancer Society reported cancer mortality is down, but cancer diagnoses are on the rise.

Illinois eyes ban on red dye No. 3, other harmful additives 24.01.2024 18:01 ↓

The five ingredients listed to be banned in a proposed bill in Springfield have been connected to cancer, behavioral problems in children, and overall to poor health outcomes.

As the U.S. population ages, more seniors might ‘age in place’ 24.01.2024 22:44 ↓

In the 2020 Census, 1 in 6 adults were 65 or older.

What Chicago can learn from New York’s response to arriving migrants 23.01.2024 17:33 ↓

Advocates in New York City warn of chaos and inhumane conditions as the city casts some migrants onto the street.

Kiss that gas stove goodbye? Advocates push for electric in new Chicago buildings 23.01.2024 17:30 ↓

An ordinance to be introduced Wednesday in Chicago’s City Council would raise emissions standards and force new buildings to go electric.

Chicago City Hall roundup: Migrant shelter stays extended again, ceasefire vote delayed 23.01.2024 12:38 ↓

Plus, the City Council will be voting again on police arbitration.

Most migrant students have a right to bus service. But do they know that? 22.01.2024 12:03 ↓

Some migrant families say they weren’t told about their right to transportation and to remain in the same school, even if they move.

Meet the new leader of Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art 22.01.2024 15:05 ↓

José Ochoa succeeds Carlos Tortolero, who served as president of the organization for more than 40 years before stepping down in December.

Amid bus driver shortage at Chicago Public Schools, could ride-sharing be a solution? 22.01.2024 19:16 ↓

A bus driver shortage caused Chicago Public Schools to cut down on bus service. The district could get creative with transportation.

A pastor’s perspective on housing migrants in his Chicago church: an update 22.01.2024 13:52 ↓

Some local faith leaders are working with the city to temporarily house migrants.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Jan. 19, 2024: Migrant crisis, freezing temps and the rat hole 19.01.2024 45:46 ↓

Texas pauses busing migrants to Chicago. A jury convicts six in the FBG Duck trial and more. Reset breaks down the big stories of the week.

The legacy of Arnold Randall, longtime leader of Cook County’s forest preserves 19.01.2024 16:28 ↓

After leading the Cook County Forest Preserves since 2010, Randall is set to retire next week. Reset looks back at his leadership.

Meet the Illinois farmer who supplies movie theaters with popcorn 19.01.2024 9:47 ↓

Mushroom and butterfly are the most common kernel types. Reset learns more about popcorn farming in Illinois.

WTB Prudential Center 18.01.2024 10:34 ↓

Audio file for What's That Building: Prudential Center

WTB Prudential Center 18.01.2024 10:34 ↓

Audio file for What's That Building: Prudential Center

How your investments can benefit the environment 18.01.2024 20:03 ↓

Whether you’re investing in a retirement plan, mutual funds or other financial instruments, there are ways to keep the environment in mind.

Johnson administration’s ‘do-not-hire’ list comes under scrutiny 18.01.2024 12:59 ↓

A fourth former employee in Mayor Johnson’s Office says they were unjustly placed on the city’s do-no-hire list.

Chicago’s Field Museum covers some Native American displays due to new federal rules 18.01.2024 13:42 ↓

Museums like the Field are adapting as new federal rules governing how cultural items can be displayed go into effect.

Chicago has a plan to improve CTA buses, but some advocates want more 17.01.2024 27:48 ↓

The ‘Better Streets for Buses’ plan offers a glimpse into a future where buses could take priority over cars on the road.

How expanding the child tax credit could help families 17.01.2024 19:44 ↓

Lawmakers in Washington and Springfield have proposed plans for expanding the child tax credit at the federal and state levels.