In the Loop (Segments)

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.

Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson reflects on his victory and what lies ahead 05.04.2023 48:04 ↓

Plus, local reporters explain how voter turnout carried Brandon Johnson across the finish line.

‘Holy Week’ looks at the aftermath of MLK’s death 04.04.2023 18:22 ↓

A new podcast looks at the religious implications of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

UChicago’s Oriental Institute starts a new chapter 04.04.2023 15:03 ↓

The museum is introducing a new name with less cringe.

Election Day: Run-off Edition 04.04.2023 12:12 ↓

What are people saying as they cast their votes for this run-off election?

Check out these local Black-owned beauty brands 04.04.2023 16:54 ↓

We’ll talk about the new and the old of Chicago’s Black-owned beauty and haircare.

Abortion access is on the ballot in Wisconsin Supreme court race 04.04.2023 15:05 ↓

The Supreme Court race in Wisconsin is being called the most consequential election of 2023.

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You Didn’t See Nothin’ looks at media coverage of 1997 Chicago hate crime 03.04.2023 14:22 ↓

When Lenard Clark was 13, he was brutally beaten by three white teenagers on the city’s South Side for being Black in a white neighborhood.

What will ultimately decide who’s elected Chicago’s 57th mayor? 03.04.2023 14:40 ↓

A recent WBEZ analysis found that voter turnout could be the deciding factor in the April 4th runoff.