In the Loop (Segments)

Report finds Chicago’s arts scene is in ‘crisis’ 04.10.2023 32:11 ↓

Due to budget reductions, arts organizations and museums had nearly two-thirds fewer offerings in 2022 compared to 2019, the study found.

How Illinois delegation voted in McCarthy speaker ouster 04.10.2023 13:41 ↓

This is the first time the House has voted to remove a speaker.

Can human anatomy meet the demands of the Information Age? ‘Body Electric’ finds out 03.10.2023 14:10 ↓

New episodes of “Body Electric” drop on Tuesdays in NPR's TED Radio Hour podcast feed.

Ross Gay on finding delight in the everyday 03.10.2023 16:55 ↓

‘The Book of (More) Delights’ is an invitation to slow down and notice the living beings around you.

City Council to hear first public comment on real estate transfer tax 03.10.2023 13:56 ↓

Mayor Johnson hopes to add $100 million annually to programs providing services to the city’s unhoused people.

This Día de los Muertos, keep in mind those with Alzheimer’s and dementia 03.10.2023 15:49 ↓

Research shows a combination of socioeconomic status and access to care mean Hispanic and Latinos are more likely to develop the diseases.

Diabetes hits Hispanic people in the U.S. harder 03.10.2023 14:29 ↓

U.S. adults have a 40% chance of developing Type 2 Diabetes, but Hispanic adults have more than a 50% chance of developing the disease.

Illinois residents must register assault weapons starting this month 03.10.2023 14:12 ↓

The law doesn’t force residents who already own assault weapons to give up those guns. But the law does require residents to register them.

Titles by Chicago-based authors used without permission to train AI 02.10.2023 23:20 ↓

Meta, Bloomberg and others pirated more than 190,000 e-books to train generative AI according to a dataset made searchable by The Atlantic.

Details of new student loan forgiveness plan emerge as payments restart 02.10.2023 7:00 ↓

The Biden administration plans to wipe out loans for more borrowers after the Supreme Court rejected an earlier proposal.

Potential solutions to Chicago’s migrant crisis 02.10.2023 21:20 ↓

After extending work permits to Venezuelans, what else could the federal government do to address the growing migrant crisis?

Chicago Rep. Quigley discusses his ‘no’ vote on stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown 02.10.2023 15:40 ↓

The North Side Congressman was the only Democrat who did not vote to approve the plan. He took issue with the lack of funding for Ukraine.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 29, 2023 29.09.2023 46:31 ↓

The auto workers’ strike has expanded to Chicago’s South Side. Larry Snelling is confirmed as Chicago’s top cop. And much more.

Talking Heads concert film ‘Stop Making Sense’ back on the big screen 29.09.2023 17:58 ↓

A panel discusses the 1984 cult classic and its restoration in 4K, which is currently in Chicago theaters.

CoffeeCon Midwest promises caffeine and energy for days 29.09.2023 12:52 ↓

Coffee Con is back.

Chicago AIDS Run and Walk supports services for people living with HIV 29.09.2023 13:06 ↓

More than 40,000 people in Illinois are living with HIV or AIDS, according to the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.

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More people cite climate change as culprit for extreme weather events, new polling shows 28.09.2023 14:43 ↓

Planet Earth experienced the hottest summer on record in 2023.

How a government shutdown could impact Illinois 28.09.2023 17:32 ↓

As government shutdown looms, those relying on food and child care assistance would be majorly affected.

Two years after CEJA, progress is slow on clean energy promises 28.09.2023 16:27 ↓

Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are supposed to account for 25% of all power in the state by 2025 according to the law.

Stories of women and community activists in Pilsen, conservation efforts in Calumet 28.09.2023 15:00 ↓

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the country from Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 this year.

What to expect from Biden’s American Climate Corps 28.09.2023 15:33 ↓

90 years after FDR’s American Civilian Corps, a new federal program aims to train young people for jobs to fight climate change.

Former TV writer Patty Lin pens new book exposing her breakup with Hollywood 27.09.2023 19:09 ↓

At the height of her TV career, Patty Lin worked on popular shows like “Friends,” “Freaks and Geeks” and “Breaking Bad.”

Meet New Chicago Board of Ed president Jiagnan Shi 27.09.2023 16:16 ↓

At 33, Jianan Shi is the youngest board president appointed to the position — and the last to preside over a fully-appointed school board.

Long COVID researchers work to pinpoint cause, treatments for the enigmatic disease 27.09.2023 17:30 ↓

NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst Health in suburban Skokie is one of the primary sites for a nationwide long COVID study.