In the Loop (Segments)

Gallerists share what to see at contemporary art fair EXPO Chicago 2025 22.04.2025 20:29 ↓

Gallery owners who are members of EXPO Chicago’s 2025 selection committee share how to navigate the Midwest’s largest art fair.

Chicago resident deported to maximum security prison in El Salvador 22.04.2025 10:08 ↓

His family says they’ve been unable to reach him since March 15.

What’s That Building? Shabbona Lake State Park 21.04.2025 12:22 ↓

The land was given to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, only to be sold out from under them. Now, Gov. JB Pritzker has signed legislation to right that injustice.

The Trump administration could change housing policies. What does this mean for Illinois? 21.04.2025 18:05 ↓

Homelessness is a bipartisan issue, but there isn’t a bipartisan vision for the way to end it.

Catholic Chicagoans reflect on the life and death of Pope Francis 21.04.2025 28:17 ↓

The 266th Cardinal of Rome was noted for his humility, empathy, and commitment to marginalized peoples.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 18, 2025: Alders ban J6-ers from city jobs, Chicago mayor accuses White House of terrorism 18.04.2025 44:40 ↓

Chicago Mayor Johnson accuses White House of terrorist tactics, Joe Biden criticizes Trump in first post-presidential public speech in Chicago.

You got WHAT in the mail?? Mail art in history and today 17.04.2025 18:51 ↓

Correspondence clubs and mail art are popular today as well as part of a broader art movement from the 1960’s.

Italian beef for breakfast? 17.04.2025 12:46 ↓

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Judge threatens Trump administration with contempt of court over deportations 17.04.2025 14:07 ↓

A federal judge is threatening to hold Trump administration in contempt of court for defying order to temporarily halt deportations.

How are Chicago’s youth faring in 2025? 16.04.2025 18:23 ↓

A report from A Better Chicago digs into poverty, mental health, and education outcomes.

Chair of Illinois Republican Party on tariffs, deportations, and what’s ahead 16.04.2025 17:48 ↓

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Chair of Illinois Republican Party On What’s Ahead 16.04.2025 15:10 ↓

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What’s next for Northwestern researchers amid funding cuts and work stoppages? 16.04.2025 12:10 ↓

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Chair of Illinois Republican Party on tariffs, deportations, and what’s ahead 16.04.2025 15:10 ↓

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What’s Ahead For Chicago Parks? 16.04.2025 16:36 ↓

There are new leaders at the helm of The Chicago Park District and advocacy group Friends of the Parks. We’ll hear their visions and top priorities for ensuring the long-term protection and sustainability of the nearly 9,000 acres of green space in Chicago. Reset learns more from Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, new head of the Chicago Parks District and former alderman; and Brian Gladstein, executive directo...

How buying less could save you more 15.04.2025 15:43 ↓

Author Ashlee Piper’s newest book “No New Things” teaches you how you can save your money and the planet in 30 days.

What’s ahead for Chicago’s parks? 15.04.2025 15:59 ↓

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Illinois arts orgs worry after federal, local funding cuts 15.04.2025 12:58 ↓

Between changes at the National Endowment for the Humanities and a shake-up at Chicago’s DCASE, humanities organizations are scrambling to find money to keep the lights on.

SHRINKFLATION 14.04.2025 9:39 ↓

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Let’s talk finances from retirement to a potential ‘Trumpcession’ 14.04.2025 20:03 ↓

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Visas of international students in Chicagoland have been revoked. Here’s what we know. 14.04.2025 15:54 ↓

Recently, international students attending Chicagoland universities have had their student visas revoked by the federal government.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 11, 2025: Northwestern’s federal funding woes, alders advance January 6th resolution, and more 11.04.2025 44:29 ↓

Illinois defies President Trump’s order to eliminate DEI in public schools. Bribery trial of State Senator Emil Jones III gets underway.

Behind the charm of Chicago’s indie-TK band starcharm 10.04.2025 19:28 ↓

The trio will take the Schubas stage on Tuesday, April 15, opening for Lowertown and Sunshy.

Woodlawn food mutual aid project Marketbox celebrates five years, and expands into meal lecture series 10.04.2025 17:30 ↓

From gentrification to racism embedded in the education and food systems, the lecture series invites people to ponder the news – together – over a meal.

Chicago wants to tow the tow companies that ‘prey’ on drivers 10.04.2025 8:12 ↓

The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on April 16 on an ordinance that would allow drivers and insurers to sue rogue tow truck drivers.