In the Loop (Segments)

How to make your dessert table standout this Thanksgiving 17.11.2023 17:48 ↓

Whether you lean more pumpkin, sweet potato or pecan, the traditional fall pie could sometimes use a little oomph or a bit of pizzazz.

Peoples Gas bills to rise, but not as much as expected 17.11.2023 6:52 ↓

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved cuts to four rate hike requests to utilities across the Chicago region.

Reset Lost & Found: Where can I buy green coffee beans? 16.11.2023 9:59 ↓

An Evanston coffee aficionado was struggling to locate unroasted beans, so one of our producers lent a hand.

How to improve civic engagement in Chicago and beyond 16.11.2023 26:13 ↓

Mention ‘civic engagement’ and many people think of voting or volunteering. But that’s just scratching the surface.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first budget passes with little pushback 16.11.2023 15:04 ↓

The budget sailed through Chicago’s City Council by a 41-8 vote.

Chicago launches collaborative reentry program 16.11.2023 18:58 ↓

SPRING Forward brings community groups and city agencies together to fast-track housing and jobs for people released from jail and prison.

Vote expected on Peoples Gas proposed rate increase 15.11.2023 14:47 ↓

The Illinois Commerce Commission is expected to vote on the rate increase Thursday.

Chicago jazz singer Kurt Elling up for another Grammy 15.11.2023 18:05 ↓

Kurt Elling’s “SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree” has been nominated for a new jazz category: Best Alternative Jazz Album.

Civilian oversight board passes policy banning Chicago cops from joining hate groups 15.11.2023 10:38 ↓

The commission has been working with the Chicago Police Department on the new policy for months. Members approved it unanimously Monday.

Chicago poet J. Ivy discusses his Grammy nomination and the power of poetry 14.11.2023 30:45 ↓

Chicago poet J. Ivy got his third Grammy nomination for his newest spoken word album, ‘The Light Inside.’

reviewing City Council members’ expected vote on the new budget 14.11.2023 16:08 ↓

From approving more PTO for Chicago workers to conflict within the City Council, it’s been a busy week.

reviewing City Council members’ expected vote on the new budget 14.11.2023 16:08 ↓

From approving more PTO for Chicago workers to conflict within the City Council, it’s been a busy week.

New campaign brings teens information about drug that prevents HIV 14.11.2023 31:26 ↓

According to AIDSVu, about 1 in 5 of all new HIV diagnoses in 2021 were among people ages 13-24, with Black youth disproportionately affected.

Chicago ensemble Third Coast Percussion gets (another) Grammy nod 13.11.2023 13:25 ↓

It’s Grammy Nominee Week on Reset.

Survey finds Chicago is riddled with mental health care barriers 13.11.2023 13:09 ↓

People seeking care often face long wait times, and inability to reach centers by public transportation.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 10, 2023 10.11.2023 46:15 ↓

Mayor Johnson casts tiebreaker in censure vote on aldermanic ally. Corruption trial of ex-Chicago Ald. Ed Burke delayed again.

SAG-AFTRA wins AI protections and streaming bonus 10.11.2023 14:56 ↓

The union representing TV and film actors won the right to informed consent and compensation for the creation and use of digital replicas.

Chicago-area family mourns more than 30 relatives killed in Gaza 09.11.2023 33:55 ↓

On top of his grief, Mohammed Abu Realh is dealing with uncertainty as he waits each day to hear from his remaining family in Gaza.

What’s That Building?: Indian Village 09.11.2023 10:58 ↓

Retired CPS teacher Matthew Mateja asked the time old question. What’s that Building? about a small neighborhood within Kenwood known as Indian Village. We put our architecture sleuth, Dennis Rodkin, real estate reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business on the case.

Chicago’s efforts to remove lead service lines get a boost 09.11.2023 14:49 ↓

The EPA granted Chicago a $336 million loan to remove lead service lines.

Commuting is expensive, but the cost is more than financial 09.11.2023 17:57 ↓

More than half of workers surveyed in a Newsweek poll want employers to cover commuting costs and provide perks like meals.

New pilot program to help migrants get one step closer to work permits 09.11.2023 12:34 ↓

The application pilot program is a collaboration between the White House, Illinois, Chicago City Hall and the Resurrection Project.

Local groups step up to feed new arrivals, Chicagoans across the city 08.11.2023 20:56 ↓

Chicago businesses and organizations are stepping up to dish out meals for some of the city’s most food insecure.

The good, the bad, and the ugly of all that screen time 08.11.2023 14:32 ↓

Experts say we often underestimate how much time we spend on devices.

The chaos and fallout in City Hall over Chicago’s sanctuary status 08.11.2023 12:57 ↓

A move to censure Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa failed in a 24-24 vote, with Mayor Johnson breaking the tie.