In the Loop (Segments)

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.

Guns from Indiana gun shops linked to Chicago crimes 13.12.2023 13:34 ↓

A recent ProPublica investigation finds lax incentives for gun retailers to stop illegal buys.

CTA, Metra and Pace could become one transit agency 12.12.2023 12:23 ↓

The consolidation proposal is part of a series of recommendations regional planners sent to state lawmakers.

Chicago-area businesses, schools respond to call for global Gaza solidarity strike 12.12.2023 19:06 ↓

More than 200 businesses and eight schools in the Chicago area closed Monday to join a global strike calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

An etiquette coach explains how to tip properly this holiday season 12.12.2023 16:00 ↓

As always, cash is king. But a thoughtful expression or personalized gift can go a long way, too.

No migrant tent camp for Morgan Park and other Chicago City Council news 12.12.2023 14:01 ↓

Chicago lawmakers have scrapped plans to build a migrant camp in Morgan Park a week after the state stopped a camp in Brighton Park.

‘Talk it out.’ Author Natasha Tarpley on helping children navigate change 11.12.2023 13:54 ↓

Friends moving away is a tale as old as time. Tarpley’s take is fresh and inspiring.

Beware of ‘bank jacking’ and scams this holiday season 11.12.2023 15:12 ↓

Gunmen are “bank jacking” Chicagoans — aka forcing them to unlock phones and transfer them money on banking apps. Meanwhile, scams abound.

Language shapes everything, so what if you never learned language until later in life? 11.12.2023 22:57 ↓

Mahbuba, a 6 year old deaf Afghan refugee hadn’t taken sign language classes until coming to Chicago and enrolling in school.

User-generated photo project documents pollution in Chicago neighborhoods 11.12.2023 13:45 ↓

The project is currently making a push to include more Spanish-speaking participants.