In the Loop (Segments)

The best time to surf Lake Michigan is… winter! 11.01.2024 21:07 ↓

Northern winter storms churn up Lake Michigan, producing large swells along the lake’s U-shaped south shore.

Most assault-style weapon owners in Illinois have not registered their guns 11.01.2024 6:39 ↓

The state banned assault-style weapons a year ago but current owners were allowed to keep them, as long as they were registered by Jan. 1.

Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard injured, Bears fire key coaches 11.01.2024 15:41 ↓

A shake-up for the Bears, an injury for a star hockey player, new pitching talent for the Cubs and other Chicago sports news.

As extreme weather wreaks havoc across U.S., Chicago preps for snow and frigid temps 11.01.2024 13:22 ↓

Chicago’s bracing for frigid temperatures and inches of snow as floods, blizzards and tornadoes cause devastation across the U.S.

Josh Long is new leader of CPS special education 10.01.2024 11:16 ↓

That department had been leaderless since ousting its past head, Stephanie Jones, last June.

Chicago’s downtown casino brought in less than expected in first four months 10.01.2024 13:05 ↓

Chicago’s only casino opened in its temporary Medinah Temple location in September, about three months later than expected.

Harvey residents say their homes were boarded up while they were still inside 10.01.2024 22:05 ↓

After some Harvey residents say they had their homes boarded up while they were still inside, what comes next for tenants?

Airlines cancel flights due to winter weather and 737 Max woes 10.01.2024 14:11 ↓

Boeing 737 Max 9 planes are grounded after an Alaska Airlines plane lost a piece of its fuselage after takeoff. Plus, flight cancellations.

CPS IG reports stolen laptops, lying to get kids into schools, sexual abuse and more 10.01.2024 19:57 ↓

Chicago Public School inspector general William Fletcher released his annual report Tuesday.

City Hall Update: A New Housing Commissioner And More Pushback To Bring Chicago Home 10.01.2024 13:40 ↓

A group of real estate and business groups are pushing back against the city’s proposed real estate transfer tax that’s meant to combat homelessness, also known as the Bring Chicago Home ordinance. Plus, Brandon Johnson is trying to move away from Tax Increment Financing. Reset learns more from WBEZ city government and politics reporters Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel.

Chicago City Hall Update: A new housing commissioner and more pushback to Bring Chicago Home 09.01.2024 13:01 ↓

Plus, Brandon Johnson is trying to move away from Tax Increment Financing. What impact will Chicagoans feel?

‘An ounce of prevention’: The health checklist you need for your age 09.01.2024 33:28 ↓

How often should I get a Pap test? What’s considered a normal blood pressure? What am I at risk for at my age? Here’s what you need to know.

How to protect yourself against high electric, gas bills 09.01.2024 11:52 ↓

Maybe avoid the door-to-door energy salesman.

Renovating Chicago’s historic Thompson Center 08.01.2024 16:36 ↓

Google plans to first remove non-structural interior and exterior elements later this month. Where will they go from there?

One Chicago-area woman’s fight to get her family in Gaza to safety 08.01.2024 16:14 ↓

A Northwestern law student is suing the Biden Administration for help.

New book aims to help your child battle stress and anxiety 08.01.2024 11:38 ↓

In “Nona’s Nerves,” author Modello Brown inspires kids to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Only a fraction of newly-arrived migrants have work permits in Chicago 08.01.2024 12:54 ↓

Cost, eligibility, and demand can be barriers to the work permit process.

Chicago spent less to care for migrants than expected last year. Does that tell the full story? 08.01.2024 8:02 ↓

The city’s 2024 budget puts aside $150 million to care for asylum seekers transported here from southern border states.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Jan. 5, 2024 05.01.2024 47:04 ↓

Illinois voters filed a formal objection to Trump’s name appearing on the state’s ballot.

The Metropolitan Jazz Octet takes on Bowie 05.01.2024 19:04 ↓

The iconic glam-rock of the 70’s is being reimagined.

Teaching physicians empathy through comics 05.01.2024 16:24 ↓

Could comics and comedy change the way future physicians learn about health equity and empathy?

Food Friday: the Chicago hot dog gets a makeover 05.01.2024 10:28 ↓

Daisies, the award winning restaurant, is starting the year with a Chicago-style hot dog – in a croissant.

WTB: History of 5 buildings housing migrants 04.01.2024 15:41 ↓

Reset learns the history of two schools, a hotel and warehouse that are currently being used to house migrants for our What’s That Building series.

Winter hobbies and activities to try in Chicago 04.01.2024 30:44 ↓

These indoor — and outdoor — hobbies are here to stave off your winter blues.

Jalonne White-Newsome is the White House’s first environmental justice officer 04.01.2024 17:21 ↓

This position is part of the Biden administration’s work to prioritize environmental justice in addition to meeting climate goals.