In the Loop (Segments)

The singers captured the hearts of American Idol fans nationwide in 2003, when they competed for the top two spots of season 2.

The jury in the ComEd bribery trial delivers guilty verdicts. Plus, more migrants arrive in Chicago on buses from Texas.

May 5 isn’t Mexican Independence Day, but it’s still a reason to celebrate.

Fresh off a monster tour, the trio talks songwriting and Chicago’s music scene.

If the permit is approved, the team says the interior would be torn down first.

Finishing or starting a college degree later in life can come with its challenges. Some Chicago programs want to make that transition smoother.

Trains could be stopped for hours or days, forcing students to climb over or crawl under them to get to school.

The former Chicago police chief is scheduled to start May 15, the same day the city’s new mayor and City Council are inaugurated.

Police stations have been turned into makeshift shelters where migrants are eating expired meal rations and sleeping on floors.

The bandmates dive into their anxieties behind the mic and the uncertainty of songwriting.

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiins and Pacific Islanders have long struggled to see accurate representation of their experiences in media.

The festival will highlight the creativity and culture of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American artists and makers in Chicago this weekend.

The Chicago skyline wouldn’t be the same without the iconic building.

Is your neighborhood or town walkable? When we asked that question on Twitter, the majority of responders said yes. But even among them, they said there was room for improvement. And a recent report shows that the demand for walkable neighborhoods far outstrips the supply. That, combined with today’s housing crisis, emphasizes the need for more mixed-income and well-connected real estate. Reset di...

On Tuesday, 12 jurors handed down a guilty verdict to the four defendants in the ComEd bribery trial. Though a big win for the prosecutors, the fight is long from over as the case will likely head to Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Reset hears the latest from a WBEZ political reporter and what’s next for the defendants and former House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is set to begin his trial on Ap...

Greyhound routes go places the Amtrak doesn’t and provide important access for low-income riders without cars.

Jennifer Aguilar, a former member of the group’s board, will lead the organization that supports Mexican and bilingual businesses.

The ruling means that assault-style rifles can continue to be sold in Illinois for now.

Mayor Lightfoot and city officials are sounding the alarm as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott prepares to bus more migrants to Chicago starting Monday.

The Haymarket Affair in 1886 Chicago was a catalyst in a campaign for the eight-hour work day. The event sparked a global labor movement.

Brandon Johnson will be inaugurated as Chicago’s 57th mayor on May 15. We hear more about his transition team and his priorities on Day 1.

Ahead of the 2024 election, WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times are launching a new series examining how we can strengthen American democracy.

Spring has nearly sprung, and that means gardening season. Two experts offer tips whether you’re planting in the backyard or on a balcony.

Chicago’s 2023 election results are finalized, a Native American history bill is pending in Springfield and Chicagoans are back on Plover Watch.

Most targeted books were written by or about members of the LGBTQ+ community and people of color, according to the American Library Association.