In the Loop (Segments)

The corruption trial of Ed Burke to enter final stages this week 11.12.2023 8:26 ↓

The trial is entering its fourth week. The jury could hear closing arguments as soon as Friday.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 8, 2023: Migrants, Burke, Union Station and more 08.12.2023 34:35 ↓

Pritzker blocks migrant camp, Burke trial continues, upgrades coming to Union Station. Reset breaks down the biggest stories of the week.

Food Friday: Chopped episode winner Chef Javauneeka Jacobs 08.12.2023 10:54 ↓

Catch her dish, Chef J’s Cassoulet Mexicano, inspired by the win at Frontera Grill through December.

WBEZ analysis of city data shows largest spike in robberies in more than two decades 08.12.2023 16:27 ↓

Armed robberies, which increased 75% from July to Thanksgiving compared to the previous five month period, appeared to be driving the spike.

Illinois scientists are fighting invasive fish with AI and unmanned kayaks 07.12.2023 18:08 ↓

Invasive species like bighead carp are damaging wetlands and fisheries in Illinois, but a high-tech innovation could solve the problem.

Most CPS grads don’t finish college in four years, UChicago study says 07.12.2023 14:53 ↓

The study shows that fewer than one-third of 2014 Chicago Public Schools graduates finished college in four years.

What’s That Building? The Leaning Tower of Niles 07.12.2023 9:52 ↓

The structure was originally the centerpiece of a 22-acre park built in the 1930s for workers of the Ilg Electrical Ventilation Company.

I dare you to make it home before sunset today 07.12.2023 8:14 ↓

In Chicago, the sun will set earlier Thursday than any other day of the year.

Ald. Ramirez discusses state decision to cancel migrant tent shelter in her ward 06.12.2023 12:16 ↓

Gov. JB Pritzker cited environmental concerns as his reason to stop development of a so-called winterized tent camp in Brighton Park.

The best movies of 2023 06.12.2023 35:24 ↓

And we don’t shy away from the films that missed the mark.

Why are Columbia College adjunct faculty still on strike more than a month later? 06.12.2023 21:14 ↓

The union says this is the longest strike of adjunct faculty in higher education history.

Choosing a Medicare plan in 2024 05.12.2023 26:58 ↓

The open enrollment period for Medicare is ending on Thursday, December 7.

Direct cash payments are changing lives in Cook County. ‘GUARANTEED’ shows how. 05.12.2023 33:48 ↓

Sociologist Eve Ewing interviewed recipients of a guaranteed income program in Chicago to see what cash makes possible in their lives.

More pushback on migrant shelter construction at Brighton Park 05.12.2023 11:06 ↓

This comes on the heels of an environmental study showing higher than acceptable levels of mercury at the site.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Dec. 1, 2023 01.12.2023 44:44 ↓

The migrant crisis, secret recordings of Ed Burke, primary challengers for top Democrats. Reset breaks down the biggest stories of the week.

Food Friday: Comedy meets cooking competition 01.12.2023 13:39 ↓

The Lincoln Lodge is hosting their own take on the classic cooking competition, leaving you with a belly full of laughs.

World AIDS Day 2023 01.12.2023 17:50 ↓

On World AIDS Day, we explore what’s changed since the start of the epidemic – and what hasn’t.

This doctor wants to direct more HIV prevention to Black women. Here’s why. 01.12.2023 14:14 ↓

Stereotypes around “who” can get HIV can make people more vulnerable to the virus. This doctor’s aiming to change that.

From Chonkosaurus to Spinosaurus, 2023 has been a big year for Chicago animal news 30.11.2023 29:41 ↓

Chicago may be the third largest city in the country, but there’s still plenty of wildlife.

Chicago pastor on housing migrants in his church: ‘This is your new home.’ 30.11.2023 15:31 ↓

Seventeen churches are partnering with the Johnson administration to provide temporary shelter for hundreds of migrants across Chicago.

‘Art Deco Nutcracker’ in Chicago brings more diversity to ballet 30.11.2023 15:41 ↓

The multicultural cast in A&A Ballet’s show include three leads who are African American, Persian American and Asian American.

Chicago arts scene gets a $9 million boost 30.11.2023 16:27 ↓

City Council’s $9 million budget increase for DCASE was the third highest departmental increase in the 2024 city budget.

HUD says city lawmakers are limiting housing options in Chicago 30.11.2023 15:49 ↓

City Council members can stop affordable housing developments in their wards through aldermanic prerogative according to a federal agency.

How applying to college has changed for the 2024-2025 school year 29.11.2023 18:56 ↓

It’s the first application cycle since the Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admissions.

Are you smarter than an 8th grader? 29.11.2023 15:30 ↓

All Illinois 8th graders need to pass what’s known as a “Constitution test” to graduate.