In the Loop (Segments)

From behind bars to center stage: A new arts fest is celebrating stories of people affected by prisons 23.10.2025 13:22 ↓

Resilience Arts Festival runs from Oct. 23 to 26 in Hyde Park.

Local leaders react to ‘brutal escalation’ of immigration arrests in Little Village, Cicero 23.10.2025 22:21 ↓

Federal agents made immigration arrests across Cicero and Little Village Wednesday with Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino leading the charge.

Chicago federal workers brace for no pay as shutdown drags into fourth week 22.10.2025 13:24 ↓

The shutdown’s impact is hitting close to home as Friday could mark the first full missed paycheck for many federal workers

Activists get creative in their response to ICE actions in Chicago 22.10.2025 16:00 ↓

Local artists share how they’re using their platforms to care for their neighbors amid aggressive ICE actions in their communities.

Chicago survivor shares story of fighting breast cancer in her 30s 21.10.2025 15:21 ↓

While the overall numbers remain low, women in their 30s and 40s are getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a higher rate than in the past.

Chicago survivor shares story of fighting breast cancer in her 30s 21.10.2025 15:21 ↓

While the overall numbers remain low, women in their 30s and 40s are getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a higher rate than in the past.

Potential pros and cons of Mayor’s Johnson’s corporate head tax to fund community safety 21.10.2025 19:39 ↓

Companies with 100 or more employees who spend 50% of their time in Chicago would be charged $21 per employee per month.

What Jesse Jackson’s story tells us about the current state of Black political power 20.10.2025 22:00 ↓

What Jesse Jackson’s story tells us about the current state of Black political power

Chicago faith leaders on leading in a time of ICE and Border Patrol arrests, raids 20.10.2025 23:13 ↓

Chicago faith leaders on leading in a time of ICE and Border Patrol arrests, raids

Weekly News Recap Oct. 17, 2025 17.10.2025 46:01 ↓

A car chase involving federal agents ends in a chaotic scene in East Chicago. Lawmakers seek transit funding solutions in Springfield. Mayor Johnson pitches a corporate head tax in his budget address.

LEO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS 16.10.2025 16:59 ↓

LEO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS

Local businesses on creating ICE-free zones 16.10.2025 16:40 ↓

Local businesses on creating ICE-free zones

From ‘Refrigerator Mothers’ to Tylenol: A history of blaming moms for kids’ autism 15.10.2025 20:23 ↓

“The focus is being redirected to areas that meet political agendas. If we don’t know something, let’s not rush to find an answer,” says Dr. Latha Valluripalli Soorya.

From ‘Refrigerator Mothers’ to Tylenol: A history of blaming moms for kids’ autism 15.10.2025 20:23 ↓

“The focus is being redirected to areas that meet political agendas. If we don’t know something, let’s not rush to find an answer,” says Dr. Latha Valluripalli Soorya.

Energy costs on the agenda as Illinois lawmakers meet for fall veto session 15.10.2025 10:18 ↓

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Public health experts call on Chicago medical institutions to protect patients from ICE 14.10.2025 17:55 ↓

Medical facilities should be “sanctuaries that protect human life,” say public health experts.

Countering the blitz: How advocates, volunteers are doing ‘rapid response’ for immigrants targeted by ICE 13.10.2025 22:38 ↓

Countering the blitz: How advocates, volunteers are doing ‘rapid response’ for immigrants targeted by ICE

Chicago novelist goes from horror to superheroes in Marvel comic reboot 13.10.2025 12:12 ↓

Chicago novelist goes from horror to superheroes in Marvel comic reboot

Andrea Guthmann 10.10.2025 45:25 ↓

As immigration arrests continued and the Texas National Guard arrived in the Chicago area, President Trump threatened Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson with jail.

Weekly News Recap October 10, 2025 10.10.2025 45:25 ↓

As immigration arrests continued and the Texas National Guard arrived in the Chicago area, President Trump threatened Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson with jail.

Chicago’s Slow and Low Festival celebrates lowrider culture 09.10.2025 13:56 ↓

Chicago’s Slow and Low Festival celebrates lowrider culture

How Trump admin used South Shore raid video to shape narrative on Chicago crime, immigration 09.10.2025 19:24 ↓

How Trump admin used South Shore raid video to shape narrative on Chicago crime, immigration

Ask The Mayor, October 2025: Mayor Brandon Johnson takes your calls on ICE, National Guard and more 08.10.2025 45:03 ↓

A government shutdown is underway. The National Guard has arrived, and immigration enforcement continues. Chicago’s mayor answers your questions.

Required to show up to work, for no pay. Local TSA worker reacts to government shutdown 07.10.2025 8:54 ↓

TSA officers and air traffic controllers are deemed essential to public safety and are required to continue working, without getting paid, for as long as the shutdown lasts.

The feds are pausing money for the CTA Red Line extension. What does this mean for Chicago? 07.10.2025 15:26 ↓

Currently, the Red Line stops at 95th street, leaving large swaths of the South Side without train access. The extension would create four new stops and extend to 130th St.