In the Loop (Segments)

Youth climate activists scored a major win in Montana. Could Illinois be next? 17.08.2023 17:52 ↓

A Montana judge ruled in favor of young people’s constitutional right to a ‘healthful environment.’

WTB-AUG-17 17.08.2023 11:23 ↓

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Kid-fluencers in Illinois gain legal protections from first-in-the-nation law 17.08.2023 17:46 ↓

The law only effects monetized posts on social media platforms and guarantees children the right to be paid for their work.

How CPS leaders can boost special ed services 17.08.2023 15:00 ↓

The number of Chicago Public School students in need of special education services has grown in recent years.

Dreaming of college? There are two major questions you have to answer first 17.08.2023 31:16 ↓

From “How will I pay for this?” to “Will my major help pay off my loans?”, we turn to experts on how to tackle financial aid and picking a major.

Two Chicago-area Trump allies indicted, accused of trying to overturn 2020 election results 16.08.2023 12:10 ↓

Trevian C. Kutti is a former publicist of R. Kelly and Kanye West, and Stephen Lee is a Lutheran pastor, both accused of election fraud.

How not to (summer) slide into the new school year 16.08.2023 31:42 ↓

Experts say summer learning loss can contribute to an erosion of academic skills during the school year.

Ditching perfectionism and embracing the messy 16.08.2023 22:36 ↓

“What I’m trying to do now with this book is teach [future, current, previous] generations that we don’t always have to be perfect to be worthy,” L’Oreal Thompson Payton tells Reset.

Amid a housing crisis, a statewide coalition is going after the ban on rent control 16.08.2023 14:18 ↓

The coalition announced their plan Wednesday to tackle Illinois’ ban on rent control.

Dr. Allison Arwady is no longer Chicago’s Public Health Commissioner 15.08.2023 14:45 ↓

Dr. Allison Arwady is no longer Chicago’s Public Health Commissioner

Johnson nears 100-day mark with several high-profile cabinet vacancies 15.08.2023 14:00 ↓

Three months into the new mayor's term and the administration is still working to solidify cabinet positions.

It’s time to get out and walk! 15.08.2023 31:17 ↓

Say goodbye to that 10,000 step goal

Dr. Allison Arwady is no longer Chicago’s Public Health Commissioner 15.08.2023 24:40 ↓

The news of Arwady's firing came a day after the Chicago Board of Health asked Mayor Johnson to keep her in the post.

Getting handy: How to fix your stuff yourself (and why it’s getting harder) 14.08.2023 29:42 ↓

Three organizations can help you become a DIY maestro.

How to help women, girls prevent injuries and become top-performing athletes 14.08.2023 26:48 ↓

The number of women playing sports at the collegiate level has increased 600% since the early 1970s.

How to help women, girls prevent injuries and become top-performing athletes 14.08.2023 26:48 ↓

The number of women playing sports at the collegiate level has increased 600% since the early 1970s.

Summer vacation is over: How to get kids back on the schooltime sleep routine 14.08.2023 16:04 ↓

Set your kid up for success with a back-to-school bedtime routine.

Johnson picks CPD veteran Snelling as top cop 14.08.2023 17:14 ↓

Chicagoans will have the chance to meet Snelling at a future public hearing.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: August 11, 2023 11.08.2023 46:40 ↓

Mayor Johnson is up against a deadline to pick the city’s next police superintendent.

Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis are rolling up their sleeves 11.08.2023 16:19 ↓

“Honest Renovations” will debut later this month on the Roku Channel.

Illinois State Fair 2023: What to see, eat and skip 10.08.2023 9:26 ↓

The state fair runs now through Aug. 20.

Who’s down for a pizza party? Pizza City Fest returns to the Salt Shed this August 10.08.2023 18:25 ↓

Festival goers can sample 20 different pizzerias from across Illinois at this two-day event.

. West Town mural festival attracts artists from across the globe 10.08.2023 15:28 ↓

Artists began painting murals this week, but the main event takes place Saturday from 12 - 8p.m.

Hobbies make you live longer. Here’s how to get started 10.08.2023 33:14 ↓

Creative hobbies can be inexpensive, low stakes and social.

. Illinois to ban gun advertising allegedly marketed to kids 10.08.2023 12:48 ↓

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he plans to sign the law.