In the Loop (Segments)

Chicago is wildin’ out: From a ‘chonky’ turtle to a fox family in the park 24.05.2023 32:42 ↓

Experts weigh in on what makes Chicago a haven for different animals and plants.

Reset Lost & Found: Where can you get pizza by the slice in Chicago? 23.05.2023 14:43 ↓

The Windy City is known for its tavern style and deep dish offerings, but it turns out there’s plenty of pizza by the slice here, too.

What would the end of affirmative action mean for legacy admissions policies? 23.05.2023 12:47 ↓

With an expected ban on race-conscious admissions, some schools are feeling the pressure to drop legacy admissions policies.

Ready to buy or sell? How to navigate the Chicago-area real estate market 23.05.2023 18:57 ↓

Mortgage rates are high, and inventory is low. But as prices cool, could now be the time to get in on the real estate market?

Hope Chicago makes strides in raising college enrollment on South and West sides 23.05.2023 15:57 ↓

In 2022, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson announced a $1 billion scholarship program to get more students into college.

Cicada season arrives in Chicagoland 23.05.2023 12:49 ↓

The long-dormant creatures will come out in droves in 2024, but expect to see some this Memorial Day weekend too.

As migrant crisis worsened, Chicago City Council immigration committee failed to act 23.05.2023 14:33 ↓

The Council’s immigration committee hadn’t met for more than a year as the city struggled to find shelter and resources for migrants.

Summertime Chi is Lake Michigan’s time to shine 22.05.2023 33:20 ↓

From kayaking to scuba diving, here are ways you can get out on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River this summer.

Illinois lawmakers under pressure to wrap things up for spring session 22.05.2023 13:46 ↓

Lawmakers face a June 30th deadline to pass a budget.

Chicago closed 50 public schools 10 years ago. What were the costs and consequences? 22.05.2023 46:16 ↓

This week marks a decade since the Chicago Board of Education voted to carry out the largest mass school closure in the nation’s history.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 19, 2023 19.05.2023 45:44 ↓

Brandon Johnson lays out his priorities in his inaugural address. Meanwhile, Illinois could see a new state flag in its future.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 19, 2023 19.05.2023 45:44 ↓

Brandon Johnson lays out his priorities in his inaugural address. Meanwhile, Illinois could see a new state flag in its future.

Celebrating AAPI musicians in Chicago’s music scene 19.05.2023 20:14 ↓

Three Chicago-based artists share their journey making music and art, and shout out their favorite AAPI artists.

Diaspora Chicago pop-up explores Caribbean cuisine 19.05.2023 11:35 ↓

This month’s pop-up will be held May 30 at the Blind Barber in Fulton Market.

A guide to Chicago’s summer farmers markets 19.05.2023 14:25 ↓

Looking for a farmers market near you? WBEZ’s got you covered.

How Brandon Johnson can prioritize the arts 18.05.2023 16:34 ↓

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SCOTUS leaves Illinois’ assault weapon ban in place 18.05.2023 13:01 ↓

The Supreme Court’s decision is the latest development in the legal battle over the state’s ban on assault weapons.

Illinois bill would make it easier to sue ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ for deception 18.05.2023 14:40 ↓

The bill passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and is expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker.

How to grow meaningful representation, visibility of AAPI communities 18.05.2023 32:59 ↓

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are seeing significant gains in representation. But what do AAPI communities want to do with that?

Why do we struggle to hire young people? 17.05.2023 33:50 ↓

Rates of joblessness for people ages 16 to 24 are worse in Chicago and Illinois compared to the U.S. overall.

Cook County felony diversion programs fail to keep records clean 17.05.2023 10:56 ↓

Cook County has mistakenly put felonies on people’s records for at least three years.

Chicago Bulls leave their first-round selection to Orlando Magic 17.05.2023 12:02 ↓

The Bulls did not end the lottery draft with a top-four pick, limiting their selection in June.

Breaking barriers to culturally-informed health care for AAPI 17.05.2023 34:33 ↓

A panel of experts weigh in on cultural and structural barriers to mental and physical health care for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

What Asian American youth need to thrive 16.05.2023 31:37 ↓

Stereotypes around being academically gifted and inclined are hurting Asian and Asian American students.

New biography offers a more revealing portrait of MLK 16.05.2023 31:14 ↓

“King: A Life” makes use of new source material to deliver the first fresh assessment of Martin Luther King Jr. in decades.