In the Loop (Segments)

As COVID public health emergency comes to an end, what’s next for Illinois? 06.02.2023 11:27 ↓

Three years, four million cases and 40,000 deaths later, the state will officially concluding its emergency designation on May 11.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Feb. 3, 2023 03.02.2023 46:46 ↓

This week the city pushed to open a former Woodlawn school’s doors for migrants and R. Kelly’s case in Cook County was dropped.

Margaret Pak previews Thattu brick-and-mortar at Monday Night Foodball 03.02.2023 12:25 ↓

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How to find new artists and support them without the big streaming platforms 03.02.2023 21:01 ↓

A panel of music professionals give insight on where they go digging and how to give directly to musicians.

Chicago will receive $60 million from HUD to address homelessness 03.02.2023 12:07 ↓

Reset discusses how the money will be used.

Introducing Vocalo’s ‘Chi Sound Like’ Series 02.02.2023 18:00 ↓

Vocalo’s ‘Chi Sounds Like’ series highlights Chicagoans across the city. New episodes drop every Friday, and you can now hear them on Reset.

Woodlawn residents question converting former Wadsworth school into temporary migrant shelter 02.02.2023 9:36 ↓

Residents say they wanted more say in the decision.

What does the future hold for the Chicago Sky? 02.02.2023 19:02 ↓

With two star players gone, the team’s rebuilding season hangs in the balance.

Black theater and dance is thriving in Chicago 02.02.2023 31:14 ↓

Several shows featuring black stories and performers are currently running and coming in March.

UChicago, other med schools withdraw from rankings system over equity concerns 02.02.2023 14:45 ↓

Schools pulling out say the U.S. News and World Report rankings are inaccurate and prop up a system that prioritizes wealth and prestige.

The Chicago Reader Looks To The Future 01.02.2023 15:24 ↓

After a tumultuous few years, the Chicago Reader moved to non-profit status in 2022. A six-month nationwide search for the right person to lead the new organization led to tapping a homegrown talent with experience at the Better Government Association and other Chicago-based organizations. Reset checks in with the former publisher and the publisher-to-be who starts in mid-February.

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Bias Against Bodies: Medical fatphobia can have life-or-death consequences 31.01.2023 20:41 ↓

Advocates say barriers to care can be far more harmful than fatness itself.

Bias Against Bodies: How Evette Dionne cares for her body in the face of fatphobia 31.01.2023 15:29 ↓

The writer discusses her new memoir “Weightless” and the harm caused by surveillance of fat children’s bodies.

FDA set to make it easier for gay, bisexual men to donate blood 31.01.2023 34:22 ↓

The FDA has proposed a new screening process that would ask people of all genders donating blood about their sexual history.

Chicago’s new police oversight board, explained 31.01.2023 13:25 ↓

For the first time, Chicago voters will pick members of police councils that aim to hold the Chicago Police Department accountable.

Chicago Innovators: Artists Blake Jones and Steve Seeley 31.01.2023 12:00 ↓

Check out these two artists’ work at Vertical Gallery on Western Avenue starting Feb. 4.

Chicago migrants faces challenges accessing mental health care 30.01.2023 14:39 ↓

Experts say migrants experience high levels of stress from the journey and the uncertainty of their legal status in the U.S.

Stressed about Chicago’s municipal elections? WBEZ has you covered. 30.01.2023 13:38 ↓

New tools from WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times will help Chicago voters make informed decisions in the municipal election.

Options for sober and sober-curious Chicagoans beyond Dry January 30.01.2023 15:53 ↓

Sometimes it’s challenging living a sober lifestyle, especially when there aren’t many third spaces that don’t revolve around alcohol.

How Chicago is reacting to the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols 30.01.2023 19:52 ↓

Demonstrations are scheduled in and around Chicago Monday afternoon and evening after video of the incident was released over the weekend.

Weekly News Recap: Jan. 27, 2023 27.01.2023 46:28 ↓

The NRA files a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban. Classes are back in session at UIC as faculty end their strike. A White Sox pitcher is investigated for domestic abuse allegations. Reset goes behind those headlines and more in our Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: John Chase, deputy metro editor at the Chicago Tribune Dave McKinney, WBEZ state politics reporter...