In the Loop (Segments)

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.

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.