In the Loop (Segments)

Solutions to Chicago gun violence that go beyond policing 03.04.2023 34:02 ↓

A big push for increased violence prevention has been growing in Chicago after a 2016 spike in shootings.

Roy Wood Jr. talks ‘The Daily Show,’ White House Correspondents’ Dinner 03.04.2023 21:45 ↓

The comedian is part of the guest-host lineup for the late-night talk show as the search for Trevor Noah’s replacement continues.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 31, 2023 31.03.2023 47:03 ↓

Several recent polls show a tight race between Chicago mayoral runoff candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 31, 2023 31.03.2023 47:03 ↓

Several recent polls show a tight race between Chicago mayoral runoff candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas.

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson debate one last time before April 4 runoff 31.03.2023 1:25:17 ↓

The forum was a partnership between Chicago Public Media and UChicago’s Institute of Politics.

Michael League on Jazz Fusion and His Band Snarky Puppy 30.03.2023 24:38 ↓

The band leader talks about incorporating elements from around the world into his music.

Fixing an empathy gap between Chicagoans and CPD 30.03.2023 9:38 ↓

The city’s next mayor will need to prioritize changing the community’s fundamental lack of understanding of what CPD officers do.

Bison and prescribed burns are critical to health of tall grass prairie 30.03.2023 15:16 ↓

Bison are the largest land mammal in North America, and their grazing patterns help insects, birds and small mammals thrive.

Are Illinois crisis pregnancy centers pushing people away from abortion care? 30.03.2023 15:16 ↓

Some Democratic lawmakers in Springfield think so.

Allergy season has arrived. Here’s what you should know. 30.03.2023 18:40 ↓

Why are we allergic to plants anyway?

What’s next for TikTok after contentious Congressional hearings? 29.03.2023 13:28 ↓

Lawmakers raised concerns about users’ personal data, security and teen mental health.

How the deadly fire at a Mexican immigrant detention center connects to Chicago 29.03.2023 17:26 ↓

At least 38 people are dead and dozens injured after the blaze, which happened at a center near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Economic development ideas for Chicago’s next mayor 29.03.2023 15:32 ↓

The Chicago Sun-Times editorial board says that “us vs. them” thinking in economic development needs to become a thing of the past.

Chicago Innovators: Building a community of queer climbers in Chicago 28.03.2023 16:34 ↓

Whether you like bouldering, free soloing or sport climbing, you can find an LGBTQ-inclusive community and space in Chicago.

Illinois awards $20 million in security grants to potential targets of attacks 28.03.2023 14:14 ↓

The governor says the funds will provide groups with the resources they need to boost security measures amid the “rising tide of extremism.”

Highland Park gun reform advocate speaks out after Nashville school shooting 28.03.2023 19:54 ↓

A 28-year-old shooter killed three 9-year-old children and three staff members at an elementary school in Nashville, Tenn., Monday.

Five South Side groups receive grants to expand wellness programming 28.03.2023 15:21 ↓

South Side Community Health Organization has awarded $1 million to groups that support housing, job training and other services.

Chicago education advocates on leading schools through the age of mass shootings 28.03.2023 18:28 ↓

The Covenant School in Nashville is the latest school to be struck by a mass shooting.

Chi Sounds Like: AnnMarie Brown gives young people a space for healing and growth 28.03.2023 8:28 ↓

The Chicagoan shares about the power of restorative justice and creative self-expression.

New report says CPD training promotes an ‘us against them’ mentality among officers 27.03.2023 20:20 ↓

Chicago’s Use of Force Working Group found that the community perspective was lacking from police de-escalation training.

Chicago hospital group one of the first to drop mask requirement in healthcare setting 27.03.2023 10:41 ↓

All Advocate Health Care locations in the Chicago area are dropping mask requirements and easing visitor limits starting Monday.

How Vallas, Johnson went from Chicago kids to mayoral hopefuls 27.03.2023 12:24 ↓

What were Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson like as kids? Teens? Young adults? WBEZ shares the full backstory on the candidates.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater artistic director Barbara Gaines leads her final show 27.03.2023 16:21 ↓

Gaines has directed nearly 60 productions since founding the theater in 1986.

A suburban school board battle in Chicagoland 27.03.2023 16:21 ↓

School board elections used to be sleepy affairs. Not anymore. Lately, they are marked by vitriol and a whole lot of politics.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 24, 2023 24.03.2023 46:53 ↓

More dramatic testimony in the ComEd trialand abortion opponents descend on the State Capitol.