WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Jan. 9, 2026

from In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons · host WBEZ Chicago

Ticket prices reach a record high for the Bears and Packers wild-card game, the city of Chicago adds a new surcharge for ride shares, and U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley announces plans to run for Chicago’s next mayor.In the Loop breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap with Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago reporter, Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune city hall reporter and Sarah Karp, WBEZ education reporter.For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

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