In the Loop (Segments)

What’s the political significance of Chicago hosting the 2024 DNC? 13.04.2023 16:00 ↓

Chicago beat out Atlanta and New York to host next summer’s political convention.

Our love of new clothes is harming the planet. Here’s how we can change that. 13.04.2023 31:28 ↓

People are buying more clothes than ever before but are wearing them for half the time.

Expanding access to early intervention for Illinois children with autism 13.04.2023 17:53 ↓

Sometimes it can take months for a child showing characteristics of autism to get a diagnosis.

Emerging Chicago artists and an industry veteran top Vocalo’s April playlist 13.04.2023 11:19 ↓

Check out these new tracks added to Vocalo’s on-air rotation this month.

How the carbon dioxide pipeline planned for Illinois would work 12.04.2023 28:25 ↓

A planned pipeline would bring planet-warming carbon dioxide to Illinois from other states so it could be stored underground.

What does the legal battle over abortion pill mifepristone mean for Illinois? 12.04.2023 30:20 ↓

Some Illinois lawmakers and service providers are getting ahead of the curve and creating plans to guarantee access to the key abortion drug.

Walmart to close four Chicago stores this weekend 12.04.2023 20:01 ↓

Sunday will be the last day to shop. Pharmacy customers have up to 30 days to fill orders.

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s public safety promises and challenges 12.04.2023 14:29 ↓

Johnson has vowed to create trauma centers, add 200 detectives and respond to 911 calls with mental health workers instead of cops.

Sports Roundup: Bulls and Blackhawks seasons winding down as the NFL draft approaches 11.04.2023 12:02 ↓

Connor Bedard may be the next big name for the Blackhawks.

New Chicago Tribune investigation uncovers the glacial pace of justice in Cook County 11.04.2023 34:20 ↓

Experts say the pace of prosecuting murder cases are at a near standstill in Cook County, causing harm to multiple parties along the way.

Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention 11.04.2023 7:55 ↓

The city beat bids from Atlanta and New York.

Here are the month-long street closures ahead of NASCAR’s Chicago race in July 11.04.2023 7:31 ↓

The city released its plans for staging the two-day racing and music festival in July.

Chicago Innovators: Meet artist and art collector Patric McCoy 11.04.2023 12:40 ↓

McCoy has been collecting art by African American artists for over 50 years.

Not-so-walkable city? Chicago must make crosswalks accessible to blind pedestrians, judge rules 10.04.2023 15:05 ↓

Only about one percent of Chicago’s thousands of crosswalks are accessible to blind and low-vision pedestrians.

It’s National Hug Your Dog Day 10.04.2023 16:27 ↓

The day is dedicated to rescuing dogs and pets. And, of course, showing those animals the love they deserve — with a hug.

Advocates are pushing for cultural competency in healthcare in Illinois 10.04.2023 15:11 ↓

Marginalized groups often feel overlooked, ignored and mistreated in healthcare settings. Could training for doctors help?

The history of drag performance in Chicago 10.04.2023 16:48 ↓

From the birth of the scene in the 1890s to the 1950s to what we see today, drag has a rich history in the Windy City.

Public university teachers across Illinois are striking 10.04.2023 17:10 ↓

Chicago State University professors are on strike after nearly a year of failed negotiations with administrators.

‘What’s That Building?’ Lutheran School of Theology and McCormick Theological Seminary 07.04.2023 11:20 ↓

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 7, 2023 07.04.2023 47:37 ↓

Chicago’s mayoral election ends with a progressive victory, new faces are headed to City Hall, and staff at local universities go on strike.

Checking in with newly-elected Chicago City Council members 07.04.2023 17:06 ↓

The council will see many new faces next month, including a record number of Latino members

‘King David and Boss Daley’ tells the intertwined story of a Chicago mayor and a gang leader 06.04.2023 18:01 ↓

A new book traces the stories of the leader of America’s biggest street gang and one of the country’s most powerful mayors in 1960s Chicago.

Meet Chicago’s own ‘Estate Sale Goddess’ 06.04.2023 15:56 ↓

When a loved one dies, it can be difficult to know what to do with their belongings. These Chicagoans can help with that.

Chicago mourns the loss of two firefighters killed in the line of duty this week 06.04.2023 13:47 ↓

Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt called the back-to-back losses “unprecedented.”

‘It is a new day in our city’: Brandon Johnson is elected Chicago mayor 05.04.2023 47:29 ↓

Chicago voters chose Brandon Johnson as the city’s new mayor Tuesday night, on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death.