In the Loop (Segments)

How the loss of federal dollars could impact child care in Chicago 20.09.2023 13:56 ↓

A child care crisis is looming as American Rescue Plan funding ends Sept. 30.

SAG-AFTRA strike continues as WGA set to return to negotiating table 19.09.2023 17:43 ↓

Two months into SAG-AFTRA’s strike, Reset spoke with a pair of actors about the effort.

Update on Johnson Administration 19.09.2023 15:08 ↓

WBEZ city government reporters give us an update on how Mayor Johnson is advancing his progressive priorities.

Chicago-area DACA recipients discuss ruling that the program is illegal 18.09.2023 22:29 ↓

Current DACA recipients will continue to have protections that are renewable, but new applications will not be accepted.

Chicago researchers studying whether you diet can prevent dementia 18.09.2023 17:00 ↓

Studies show the MIND diet lowers a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s, but researchers wanted to measure its impact on cognition.

Lincoln Park Zoo launches first-of-its-kind program for people with dementia 18.09.2023 14:22 ↓

The program is social and educational. Attendees can expect sensory experiences, low-impact physical activity and lessons about wildlife.

What no cash bail means for criminal justice in Illinois 18.09.2023 12:56 ↓

The end of cash bail came after years of debate and legal challenges. Now that it’s here, here’s what Illinois can expect.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 15, 2023 15.09.2023 47:47 ↓

Chicago opens its first casino. Libraries are evacuated over bomb threats. Mayor Johnson reveals a projected $538 million budget deficit.

Food Friday: Dishes and desserts for Rosh Hashanah 15.09.2023 13:10 ↓

The high holiday starts at sundown tonight. So, what’s on the menu?

How a city-run grocery store in Chicago could work 15.09.2023 15:49 ↓

Mayor Brandon Johnson said he’s exploring the possibility of a city-run grocery store. So, how would that work?

Secretary of State Giannoulias responds to bomb threats at Chicago-area libraries 15.09.2023 17:13 ↓

Chicago Public Library branches and some suburban libraries closed their doors after “digital bomb threats” later deemed to be a hoax.

WHAT’S THAT BUILDING: STADIUMS 14.09.2023 15:40 ↓

GUEST: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business Cheryl Raye-Stout, WBEZ sports contributor

Celebrating Mexican Independence Day in Chicago 14.09.2023 13:08 ↓

This year is the first that Chicago’s parade falls on the holiday date.

Teen girls are in crisis. A Chicago-based group therapy program could be the fix 14.09.2023 16:48 ↓

Research shows that kids who feel connected to adults in school are less likely to report poor mental health.

All laughs with comedian and ‘exhausted Chicago gurl’ Maggie Winters 14.09.2023 13:28 ↓

Winters shares her experience growing up in the South Side neighborhood of Beverly and how it shaped her journey in comedy.

WBEZ’s ‘Prisoncast!’ creates an audio experience for incarcerated people and their families 14.09.2023 8:43 ↓

The broadcast event airs Sunday Sept. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. on WBEZ, Vocalo and Illinois Public Radio stations around the state.

What’s on tap at the Chicago Humanities Festival this fall 14.09.2023 10:33 ↓

The fest will host dozens of events over the next two months with actors, writers, chefs and other big thinkers taking center stage.

What’s behind the drop in suspension rate at CPS? 14.09.2023 11:43 ↓

CPS data shows that the number of suspensions across the district dropped from 49,708 in 2014 to about 10,000 in 2022.

Fighting poverty in Chicago as U.S. poverty soars 13.09.2023 24:02 ↓

Poverty rose 12.4% in 2022 according to census data released Tuesday. So, why the rise? And how are Chicagoans stepping up?

Biden impeachment inquiry 13.09.2023 12:40 ↓

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday opened an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, claiming a “culture of corruption” in the Biden family Reset checks in with a congressman from Illinois for his take.

Get to know the Chicago Sun-Times’ Mary Mitchell 13.09.2023 13:43 ↓

We’ll learn about her latest column on aging called Starting Over.

Chicago mobilizes to help Moroccans and Libyans 13.09.2023 12:01 ↓

Severe natural disasters kill thousands in Northern Africa.

Prime Minister of the Bahamas on efforts to slow climate change 12.09.2023 15:57 ↓

The UN warns that countries have an ever-narrowing window of time to lower emissions.

Behind Mayor Johnson’s plans to move migrants from police stations to camps 12.09.2023 15:25 ↓

Plus, a preview into the Chicago mayor's forecast of the city’s budget.

Chicago unemployment rate dips to pre-pandemic levels 12.09.2023 11:29 ↓

For the first time in years, the unemployment rate in the Chicago region has sustained a dip below pre-pandemic levels.