In the Loop (Segments)

WBEZ’s Curious City explores the history of Chicago’s disco scene 24.03.2023 12:10 ↓

Won’t you take me to Funkytown?

FOOD FRIDAY: Mubarak Nowruz! Happy Persian New Year! 24.03.2023 19:54 ↓

Around 300 million people celebrate the holiday around the world, and they eat some delicious foods as part of the process.

FOOD FRIDAY: Mubarak Nowruz! Happy Persian New Year! 24.03.2023 19:54 ↓

300 Million people celebrate the holiday around the world.

Athlete safety and inclusion in sports 24.03.2023 13:27 ↓

The Blackhawks will not be sporting their pride jerseys during Pride Night on Sunday due to fear and safety of their Russian players.

Athlete safety and inclusion in sports 24.03.2023 13:27 ↓

The Blackhawks will not be sporting their pride jerseys during Pride Night Sunday due to safety concerns for their Russian players.

What’s That Building? Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, Indiana 23.03.2023 12:43 ↓

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Meet the hosts of WBEZ’s newest podcast ‘When Magic Happens’ 23.03.2023 16:43 ↓

The show features three Black women from three generations — with no filters.

Gun possession arrests in Chicago often start with a traffic stop 23.03.2023 18:26 ↓

A new investigation finds police efforts to get illegal guns off the streets often focuses on possession rather than the use of guns.

Closing the affordable housing gap in Illinois 23.03.2023 33:42 ↓

The state has a shortage of nearly 300,000 affordable and available rental homes, a new report shows.

WBEZ’s spring culture guide has Chicago’s hottest events 22.03.2023 15:51 ↓

The weeklong guide is jam-packed with everything you need to know about what’s best to do around the city as temperatures begin to rise.

Most Chicago homes have dangerous levels of lead paint, new investigation finds 22.03.2023 14:25 ↓

The investigation also reveals that many children are not being regularly tested for lead, although this is a city requirement.

Chicago exhibition of Caribbean contemporary art takes on history and identity 22.03.2023 17:47 ↓

“Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today” is on view at the MCA Chicago through April 23.

Illinois families are drowning in medical debt 22.03.2023 22:26 ↓

New research shows the devastating impact of medical debt on low-income immigrant and Black communities in the state.

Chicago drag queen reacts to anti-drag rhetoric, legislation across the country 22.03.2023 15:59 ↓

An Illinois bakery plans to close after threats last summer over a planned drag event. In Tenessee, lawmakers are cracking down on drag shows.

AI won’t replace you at work anytime soon, but it may change your job 22.03.2023 9:13 ↓

Industry experts expect changes across many industries as more companies integrate artificial intelligence into their workflow.

Chicago Innovators: This Chicagoan makes intimate film scenes feel safe and real at the same time 21.03.2023 13:02 ↓

How do you help actors feel safe during intimate scenes in film with nudity or simulated sex? Hire an intimacy coordinator. That’s how.

Will climate change put a permanent dent in how much snow Chicagoland gets? 21.03.2023 13:42 ↓

Chicago usually gets around 30 inches of the white stuff every winter. This year it got 16.8 inches. Will less snow become a trend?

WBEZ listeners share the worst potholes in Chicago 21.03.2023 18:08 ↓

It’s pothole season. We hear from listeners about problem spots on the roads and from the city about their role in fixing them.

Black med students reflect on their journeys to becoming MDs 21.03.2023 16:48 ↓

Two Rush Medical College students have been matched into their first positions as MDs. We hear their stories and what comes next for them.

A preview of 2023 Pitchfork, Lollapalooza music festivals 21.03.2023 13:45 ↓

It’s a big week for music fans. The lineups and dates for Pitchfork and Lollapalooza are out.

A Chicago museum has a sacred necklace on display. Nepal wants it back. 21.03.2023 16:19 ↓

A new investigation raises questions about the Art Institute’s commitment to weeding out stolen antiquities.

Progressive Chicago aldermen weigh in on the next four years at City Hall 20.03.2023 24:34 ↓

Progressives who joined City Council in 2015 and 2019 won re-election. Where do they see Chicago politics going next?

New bill seeks to provide comprehensive, affordable healthcare for more low-income Illinoisans 20.03.2023 16:10 ↓

The Healthy Illinois For All bill aims to expand healthcare options for low-income people, regardless of their immigration status.

Hammond, Indiana’s own Aminah Nieves stars in the hit western ‘1923’ 20.03.2023 15:25 ↓

The breakout star talks with Reset about her roots in the Midwest and what it’s like to share the small screen with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.

Advocate says Chicago’s next mayor needs to address lead pipes, flooding and other water issues 20.03.2023 14:28 ↓

The fresh water of Lake Michigan is a great natural resource, and advocates say protecting it starts on day 1 for Chicago’s next mayor.