In the Loop (Segments)

Chicago animal shelters face overpopulation crisis 21.12.2023 15:12 ↓

Euthanasia is on the rise as local animal shelters face overpopulation. So, what’s causing the crisis and how are shelters responding?

The biggest scientific discoveries of 2023 20.12.2023 15:58 ↓

From astrophysicists to archeologists, scientists discovered new things about the early universe and ancient life on earth in 2023.

Mocktails for the holiday season in Chicago 20.12.2023 14:19 ↓

A cup of holiday cheer doesn’t have to contain alcohol.

New lifeguard abuse lawsuits filed against Chicago Park District 20.12.2023 14:31 ↓

Two new lawsuits against the Chicago Park District by former underage lifeguards allege a toxic workplace culture and sexual abuse.

Longtime sportscaster George Ofman on his conversations with Chicago sports legends 20.12.2023 21:51 ↓

In his new book ‘Tell Me A Story I Don’t Know,’ Ofman discusses his conversations with Joe Maddon, Ozzie Guillen, Chris Chelios and more.

WBEZ analysis finds Evergreen Park cops disproportionately stop Black drivers 20.12.2023 14:10 ↓

In 2022, 60% of all traffic stops in the southwest suburb were of Black drivers. Only 23% of the village’s residents are Black.

Chicago Catholics react to new rule allowing priests to bless same-sex couples 19.12.2023 14:39 ↓

Pope Francis writes that even when a person’s relationship with God is clouded by sin, they can always reach out and ask for a blessing.

Chicago-area teens attend COP28, return with ideas for local climate change fight 19.12.2023 18:55 ↓

Heads of state weren’t the only leaders at COP28. One Chicagoland teen visited the world’s largest single-site solar farm in Dubai.

Burke trial jury deliberations resume, migrant boy dies and more Chicago politics news 19.12.2023 14:11 ↓

The five-year-old boy who died was living in a Pilsen shelter that’s been the subject of complaints about crowded, unsanitary conditions.

Misinformation spreads that CPS is eliminating selective enrollment schools 19.12.2023 15:40 ↓

The district voted on a resolution last week outlining its goals for the next five years. A reporter breaks down what you need to know.

How NOT to get COVID-19 this holiday season 19.12.2023 13:26 ↓

COVID hospitalizations are rising in Illinois. An infectious disease specialist shares what you need to know to stay healthy.

Volunteer-led support groups provide mental health care to Chicago migrants 18.12.2023 27:06 ↓

Chicago-area mental health professionals are teaching volunteers how to spot the signs of trauma and support asylum seekers.

Survivors of gun violence share their stories in personal essays 18.12.2023 45:08 ↓

Five harrowing essays touch on loss from different vantage points.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 15, 2023: Council access, police misconduct and more 15.12.2023 45:21 ↓

City Council access restored, cop misconduct payouts, no sanctuary city ballot measure. Reset breaks down the biggest stories of the week.

Chicago post-punk band La Rosa Noir makes waves with its debut ‘Arellano’ 15.12.2023 23:16 ↓

Fans of Johnny Cash, Television and the Beach Boys can sink their teeth into this new melting pot of classic genres.

Food Friday: Voodoo Doughnut comes to Chicago 15.12.2023 8:54 ↓

Stan’s, Do-Rite, Firecakes and other Chicago favorites have some new competition: Voodoo Doughnut is the latest sweet treat chain to set up shop in Chicago.

As 2023 comes to a close, how has the city’s plan for housing migrants evolved? 15.12.2023 13:50 ↓

Reset learns more about the city’s 60-day shelter limit and efforts to provide housing and social services to migrants and asylum seekers.

Illinois will not enforce law targeting crisis pregnancy centers 14.12.2023 9:16 ↓

Gov. JB Pritzker signed the measure into law in July, but it was quickly challenged by anti-abortion groups and struck down by a federal judge.

These Chicago-area teen climate activists went to Dubai to take part in COP28 14.12.2023 28:00 ↓

Over 84,000 people attended the annual UN climate conference.

Kids are still climbing over trains in Hammond, Ind. just to get to school 14.12.2023 12:32 ↓

A recent video shows young kids climbing on a stopped train – and then having to jump off as the train suddenly moves forward.

Best New Chicago Restaurants of 2023 14.12.2023 31:08 ↓

“The hottest spot in Chicago is…”

People released from Cook County Jail can get state IDs through new program 13.12.2023 17:28 ↓

About 2,300 people awaiting trial will be eligible to apply for free state IDs in the first phase of the Cook County Jail program.

Former city Inspector General Joe Ferguson to lead Civic Federation 13.12.2023 17:57 ↓

The group’s former leader — public finance expert Laurence Msall — died unexpectedly in February. Ferguson assumes the role Jan. 16.

Pastor brings affordable housing to North Lawndale after 25 year fight 13.12.2023 16:47 ↓

Rev. Marvin Hunter: “I didn’t want anyone in a four-block radius of the church to go hungry.”

Two gene-editing therapies receive FDA approval to treat sickle cell disease 13.12.2023 14:11 ↓

It’s the first time the FDA has given approval to any treatment using the gene-editing technology known as CRISPR.