In the Loop (Segments)

Get ready to party with Chicago’s Alligator Records at the Blues Fest 04.06.2026 12:48 ↓

Get ready to party with Chicago’s Alligator Records at the Blues Fest

Ald. William Hall proposes a plan for independent pharmacies as Chicago ‘pharmacy deserts’ grow 03.06.2026 16:42 ↓

“Instead of watching closures happen, we’re giving independent pharmacists the tools to compete and survive,” Ald. Hall said.

What new Illinois taxes on prediction markets, fantasy sports and cryptocurrency could mean for you and the state’s bottom line 03.06.2026 17:27 ↓

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Illinois lawmakers pass legislation to regulate AI 02.06.2026 16:42 ↓

The landmark bill requires developers to create transparent reports about the risks and capabilities of its technology.

C SEG NATIVE GARDENS 02.06.2026 15:28 ↓

The landmark bill requires developers to create transparent reports about the risks and capabilities of its technology.

What's That Building? Calumet Park Beach house 01.06.2026 14:45 ↓

With so many great buildings on beaches along Chicago’s lakefront, we’re kicking off a summer series for our biweekly "What's That Building?" segment where we explore their history. First up: the story behind the beach house at Calumet Park Beach on the city’s far South Side. It holds a powerful story about segregation and access to the lakefront. Our architecture expert and a leader with the comp...

What will it take to make homeownership more attainable in Chicago? 01.06.2026 17:20 ↓

What will it take to make homeownership more attainable in Chicago?

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 29, 2026: Illinois lawmakers close to wrapping up spring session, Mayor Johnson visits Pope Leo and more 29.05.2026 44:49 ↓

Calls grow for Chicago’s U.S. Attorney to resign after charges against the “Broadview Six” were dropped due to prosecutorial misconduct. Retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin delivers a farewell address to the state legislature.

College grads versus the job market 28.05.2026 14:18 ↓

College grads versus the job market

Chicago community leaders on building intersectional solidarity across the city 28.05.2026 15:57 ↓

Chicago community leaders on building intersectional solidarity across the city

New WBEZ radio show ‘The Vocalo Hotline’ will spotlight Chicago music and culture 27.05.2026 15:09 ↓

Vocalo host and DJ Nudia Hernandez will bring listeners artist interviews, dedications and song requests on Friday nights at 8 p.m. starting May 29.

‘Stone Soup Chicago’ and the power of shared meals 27.05.2026 17:18 ↓

“When neighbors come together and share, a meal becomes a miracle.” The theme of empathy in “Stone Soup Chicago” resonates as food scarcity rises in the Chicago area.

‘Memory cafes’ are creating community for people with dementia and their caregivers 26.05.2026 16:01 ↓

‘Memory cafes’ are creating community for people with dementia and their caregivers

What Illinois’ plan to regulate car, home insurance could mean for you 26.05.2026 14:40 ↓

What Illinois’ plan to regulate car, home insurance could mean for you

Meet Chicago’s new deputy mayor for community safety 22.05.2026 49:42 ↓

Meet Chicago’s new deputy mayor for community safety

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 22, 2026: Charges dropped against ‘Broadview Six’ activists 22.05.2026 46:16 ↓

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 22, 2026: Charges dropped against ‘Broadview Six’ activists,

Ask The Mayor, May 2026: Parking meters, $732 million CPS deficit, city budget woes and more 21.05.2026 47:14 ↓

Ask The Mayor, May 2026: Parking meters, $732 million CPS deficit, city budget woes and more

Driving the Vote for Equality campaign drives home urgency for ERA recognition 20.05.2026 14:46 ↓

The Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress in 1972 but has yet to be published in the Constitution.

What does racial progress look like six years on from George Floyd 20.05.2026 19:07 ↓

What do conversations about race sound like six years on from America’s so-called racial reckoning?

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 15, 2026: CPS faces layoffs, Chicago makes DNC push and more 19.05.2026 46:30 ↓

The CEO of the Chicago Public Schools has been subpoenaed to testify before Congress. An alderman sues ethics watchdogs for defamation.

Chicagoans will soon have more options when calling 911 19.05.2026 17:44 ↓

Chicago’s emergency mental health response program is expanding to cover all 22 police districts.

These Chicagoans found love and companionship later in life 19.05.2026 15:46 ↓

“It was an answer to my prayers,” says Eden Bernal who found her partner through a dating social club for seniors.

Post-pandemic dining: How we eat now 18.05.2026 49:24 ↓

How has COVID-19 changed the etiquette and economy of dining out?

How are rising costs impacting Chicago businesses 18.05.2026 18:19 ↓

Prices are skyrocketing and business owners are feeling the strain.

What's That Building? The Hand & The Eye 18.05.2026 12:58 ↓

The historic McCormick building on Ontario Street, with sections dating back to the 1890s and 1940s, originally served as a mansion before becoming a casino, then a smorgasbord and puppet theater and later the restaurant Lawry’s The Prime Rib. Lawry’s served its last meal on New Year’s Eve 2020. Today, the building is a venue where guests come each night to wander among the rooms, find different m...