In the Loop (Segments)

2003 Illinois state law has failed to reform racial profiling in traffic stops 27.09.2023 14:38 ↓

Two decades after the law was enacted, a WBEZ investigation finds that Illinois traffic stops of Black drivers have reached a 20-year high.

The rollercoaster that is being a Chicago sports fan right now 26.09.2023 11:17 ↓

From a Sunday football disaster to $1 baseball tickets to the final week of the regular season, Chicago sports fans are in for a ride.

Medical debt may stop impacting credit scores under proposed federal plan 26.09.2023 19:49 ↓

Nearly 41% of adults in the U.S. have medical debt, according to a 2022 report from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Johnson admin update: INVEST South/West, council pay raises and more 26.09.2023 13:24 ↓

Plus, the Mayor’s administration is defending its decision to hire a controversial security firm for a winterized tent camp for migrants.

How will the iPhone’s switch to USB-C impact electronic waste? 26.09.2023 13:23 ↓

USB-C is a universal charging connector and transfers data at high speeds, too.

How will the iPhone’s switch to USB-C impact electronic waste? 26.09.2023 13:23 ↓

USB-C is a universal charging connector and transfers data at high speeds, too.

What new work permit rules mean for asylum seekers in Chicago 26.09.2023 14:17 ↓

President Biden has granted Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans who came to the U.S. before July 31, 2023.

Chicago TV and movie writers on tentative deal with studios 26.09.2023 15:50 ↓

WGA captains in Chicago discuss the light at the end of the Hollywood strike tunnel. Also: What does the end of the writers’ strike mean for actors still on the picket line?

Little Amal journeys to Chicago this week 25.09.2023 12:48 ↓

The 12-foot wooden puppet of a Syrian girl walks for the hundreds of thousands of displaced people worldwide, half of whom are children.

How important is speaking Spanish to Latino identity? Most Hispanics say very. 25.09.2023 14:24 ↓

Speaking Spanish can be a source of pride for Hispanic people living in the U.S., and it’s become a means of emphasizing one’s heritage.

Suburban Chicago workers join national UAW strike 25.09.2023 15:51 ↓

Workers at GM and Stellantis auto distribution facilities in Naperville and Bolingbrook are picketing.

These artists will literally burn their films after just one showing 25.09.2023 12:22 ↓

What does it mean to make a film destined to be destroyed?

Where are Chicago’s midwives? 25.09.2023 16:17 ↓

Midwives can play a role in preventing maternal deaths and expanding care, but Chicago hospitals aren’t investing in them.

Chicago can learn from Colorado on safe, healthy housing 25.09.2023 16:15 ↓

Denver does regular inspections of rental units, but Chicago does not. Advocates say fewer inspections can lead to unsafe living conditions.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 25, 2023 22.09.2023 46:04 ↓

Illinois becomes the first state to end cash bail, and Chicago gets closer to ending its lower minimum wage for tipped workers.

MCA show highlights Puerto Rican diaspora’s impact on Chicago 22.09.2023 32:13 ↓

Puerto Rican Chicagoans shaped the city in the mid-to-late 20th century through art and activism — and continue to do so.

Fall into sweater weather with these outdoor activities 22.09.2023 12:23 ↓

Think pumpkin patches, apple pickings and spooky movie screenings.

How to have a great first (or 100th) date 21.09.2023 30:37 ↓

A dating expert offers tips for planning a romantic outing.

City Council panel votes to raise minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers 21.09.2023 14:23 ↓

The measure, if cleared by the full Council, would give restaurants 5 years to raise wages.

A preview of Chicago’s 2023 World Music Festival 21.09.2023 6:47 ↓

Celebrate music from around the world for 10 days straight at Chicago’s annual World Music Festival.

Going behind the music with Afrobeats musician AMAYO 21.09.2023 17:40 ↓

Musician AMAYO talks about his work in the Afrobeats genre ahead of his performance at the World Music Festival on Saturday, September 30.

Chicago Public Schools math scores lag behind pre-pandemic levels 21.09.2023 20:20 ↓

Here’s the tools Chicago Public Schools are using to help close the gap.

More senior citizens are giving cannabis a try 20.09.2023 32:59 ↓

Nearly a decade after medical marijuana became legal in Illinois, senior citizens are the fastest-growing age group of cannabis users.

City Council ordinance would limit sales of Delta 8 drug 20.09.2023 11:19 ↓

It’s not quite marijuana but promises a marijuana-like buzz. Reset gets the details on Delta 8 and other hemp products.

More people are trying voice acting, but the pros say it’s not so easy 20.09.2023 18:58 ↓

Chicago has long been an advertising industry hub, attracting all kinds of voice artists looking to make a buck.