In the Loop (Segments)

Little Village Chamber of Commerce names its new executive director 02.05.2023 9:47 ↓

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

A federal judge rules to block the Illinois assault weapons ban 02.05.2023 8:30 ↓

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

Services, support needed as more migrants arrive in Chicago 01.05.2023 14:04 ↓

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

May Day marks Chicago’s history of fighting for workers’ rights 01.05.2023 15:00 ↓

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.

Johnson admin transition team co-chair explains priorities, goals 01.05.2023 11:11 ↓

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.

Introducing ‘The Democracy Solutions Project’ 01.05.2023 31:23 ↓

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

A guide to Chicagoland spring gardening 01.05.2023 21:28 ↓

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

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 28, 2023 28.04.2023 47:43 ↓

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

New data shows book bans are surging across the U.S. 28.04.2023 16:13 ↓

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

Illinois bill would withhold funding for libraries that ban books 28.04.2023 11:43 ↓

Illinois libraries would lose state funding under a bill that has passed in the House and is moving to the full Senate for a vote.

Here’s how we’re celebrating Filipino Food Month 28.04.2023 16:22 ↓

Unfamiliar with Filipino cuisine? We explore the classics from bicol express to kare kare to pancit.

More women choosing not to have children, but it’s not a new phenomenon 27.04.2023 29:17 ↓

A new book digs through the reasons why women have chosen to not have children now and in the past.

Illinois wants to overhaul reading instruction 27.04.2023 15:26 ↓

Lawmakers in Springfield also plan to pass legislation giving the State Board of Education a deadline for the changes.

How laundry is polluting in the world’s oceans and lakes 27.04.2023 21:13 ↓

Clothes and bedding are responsible for an estimated 35% of the microplastic pollution in oceans across the globe.

A new bill seeks to promote Native American history in Illinois 27.04.2023 17:15 ↓

HB1633 aims to make teaching a unit on Native American history required for Illinois schools.

State’s Attorney Kim Foxx not running for reelection 26.04.2023 15:08 ↓

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has decided not to run for a third term, leaving the seat up for grabs next fall.

Meet Chicago’s first-ever Poet Laureate 26.04.2023 17:39 ↓

avery r. young is a local award winning composer, teacher, visual artist and producer.

Chicago wants to transform its 20-year vision for downtown 26.04.2023 30:02 ↓

City leaders will kick off their planning process Thursday with a public webinar.

Chance the Rapper’s ‘Acid Rap’ mixtape is turning 10 26.04.2023 16:19 ↓

The 2013 mixtape helped catapult the Chatham-born musician to international stardom.

Why is the U.S. life expectancy gap between men and women widening? 25.04.2023 31:03 ↓

In 2021, the U.S. life expectancy was about 73 years for men and about 79 years for women – the biggest gap in a quarter-century.

Surviving the Mic reimagines healing space for sexual violence survivors 25.04.2023 32:02 ↓

Surviving the Mic will host Survivors’ Revivals on the last Sunday of the month, starting April 30. The event will feature poetry, storytelling and meditation.

Longtime cable news anchors Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon ousted on same day 25.04.2023 15:17 ↓

The two departures come amid lawsuits and allegations of misogyny.

College decisions are due soon. Do you understand your financial aid package? 25.04.2023 14:40 ↓

Financial aid letters aren’t federally regulated and can vary wildly from college to college.

Chicago Park District workers resign after COVID-19 fraud probe 24.04.2023 10:43 ↓

The park district is the latest local agency with workers accused of pandemic-relief fraud.

What can be done to address Xylazine usage and the opioid crisis? 24.04.2023 32:44 ↓

Xylazine has been linked to 350 overdose deaths in Cook County.