In the Loop (Segments)

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.

How have the ‘Leaders for a New Chicago’ made use of their title and award? 29.11.2023 27:59 ↓

Reset checks back in with honorees to see how the award has impacted their work to build a just Chicago.

Investigation claims CPD disproportionately mishandles missing persons cases concerning Black girls and woman 29.11.2023 17:18 ↓

This collaborative effort between City Bureau and the Invisible Institute finds Black people make up two thirds of ALL missing persons cases, and half of those are just Black women and girls between 10 and 20 years old.

Sun-Times sports columnist Rick Telander is now a published poet, too 28.11.2023 17:18 ↓

‘Sweet Dreams: Poems and Paintings for the Child Abed’, a passion project more than three decades in the making, is out now.

What the Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen merger means for Chicago 28.11.2023 11:29 ↓

The two upscale Chicago-based grocery stores announced the merger Monday.

Work on migrant tent camp to begin in Brighton Park 28.11.2023 15:03 ↓

As temperatures dip into the teens, the city and state are taking steps to provide shelter to thousands of newcomers.

Despite frigid temps this week, El Niño year could mean mild, dry Chicago winter 28.11.2023 12:06 ↓

The snow and lows in the teens Chicago experienced after Thanksgiving could be an anomaly in what’s shaping up as a strong El Niño winter.

Got fall allergies this year? You’re not alone 28.11.2023 19:10 ↓

Chicagoans have been reporting itchy eyes, runny noses and fatigue in high numbers. Experts say months of warm weather are to blame.

Buying a used car? Double-check safety recalls first 28.11.2023 13:14 ↓

Federal law doesn’t require sellers to fix recalled vehicles before putting them up for sale.

How one Chicago artist is creating space for Indigenous queer, trans and two-spirit writers 27.11.2023 15:16 ↓

For River Ian Kerstetter, collaboration and community are key.

COVID, RSV on the rise in the Chicago area 27.11.2023 13:06 ↓

COVID risk is still low in our area, but with cases up, what can we expect during the winter months?

What Chicago footwork can teach us about public housing communities 22.11.2023 20:40 ↓

ShaDawn “Boobie” Battle was named the latest “Artist as Instigator” at the National Public Housing Museum.

Expect packed airports and plenty of traffic on Thanksgiving travel days 22.11.2023 16:28 ↓

Airlines are expecting the Thanksgiving weekend will be one of busiest periods for travel in decades.

How to avoid feeling isolated and make meaningful connections on Thanksgiving 22.11.2023 14:30 ↓

Thanksgiving is all about food, but at some tables it ends up being about family feuds. A mediator shares tips on how to handle the holiday.

Netflix’s ‘High on the Hog’ features new episode on Chicago food history 22.11.2023 17:12 ↓

The docuseries explores Black foodways and the contributions of Black culture to the American palate and kitchen.

Departing Chicago Tribune food critic reflects on local culinary scene 22.11.2023 14:39 ↓

Nick Kindelsperger provides takeaways from his seven years covering food for the Chicago Tribune and reflects on how food connects us.

‘Share the Shame’: Mortified celebrates 20 years 21.11.2023 18:55 ↓

In the popular storytelling series, participants talk about their most embarrassing childhood artifacts and the lessons they learned.