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In the Loop (Segments)

by WBEZ Chicago

We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.

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  1. Helping Chicagoans find their voice through gender-affirming vocal training

    In addition to providing tools for gender expression, voice training is a form of self-defense, says Altamira Fulton of Vocal Team.

  2. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 17, 2026: Hazardous air quality, CPS budget cuts, and belugas are comin’ to town

    As dangerous smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota blankets the region, Chicago parents and teachers grapple with drastic school cutbacks including layoffs and furlough days.

  3. What have we learned about GLP-1s

    According to a recent Gallop Poll, the U.S. adult obesity rate has gradually dropped so far in 2026, a decline that correlates with the popularity of GLP-1 medications.

  4. The Chicago-created pie you might not have heard about

    The bean pies and their bow-tied street vendors became a symbol of Black American Muslim identity in the 1970s.

  5. ‘88 keys, 77 neighborhoods:’ These public pianos are playable art

    John McCarthy, the founder of Chicago Plays, wants to bring art and music to residents across the city and he’s doing it through public pianos.

  6. How will the latest changes to minimum wage affect workers and businesses?

    Minimum wage increases in Chicago and Cook County but efforts to phase out subminimum wage stalls.

  7. WTB JACKSON PARK 63RD ST BEACH

    WTB JACKSON PARK 63RD ST BEACH

  8. WTB JACKSON PARK 63RD ST BEACH

    WTB JACKSON PARK 63RD ST BEACH

  9. Does Illinois have a gambling problem?

    State lawmakers are currently debating how to thread the needle of using gambling to generate revenue while also preventing and treating addiction problems.

  10. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 10, 2026: $130 million budget shortfall, indictments and exits in Illinois House and more

    A veteran alderman announces he won’t seek reelection, The governor signs the strictest AI legislation in the nation, and another candidate enters Chicago’s crowded mayoral race.

  11. The White Sox turnaround even the fans didn’t see coming

    After finishing last in their division in 2025, the White Sox are now leading the pack.

  12. Can Illinois afford to pay for SNAP?

    In June, the USDA issued a memo showing how much states like Illinois would have to pay to sustain the SNAP program. And it could be upwards of $700 million.

  13. Repair cafés across Chicagoland help restore old and broken items for free

    From Romeoville to Evanston, there are six repair cafés across the city and suburbs where volunteers help residents extend the shelf lives of their tech, appliances and other belongings.

  14. Why is the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship still so divisive,160 years later?

    What exactly does the 14th Amendment say? And why has it shaped so many of the biggest legal battles in American history?

  15. Exhibition explores how Chicagoans have pushed for freedom through the centuries

    As the country marks its 250th anniversary, people are reflecting on what freedom has meant throughout American history – and who’s been fighting to make freedom a reality.

  16. Adaptive sport veterans reflect on making games more inclusive

    “What we do as a coach and a life mentor, we start to recalibrate that perspective into things you can do, things you will do, how you will succeed,” says Jorge Alfaro with Chicago Hornets.

  17. Chicago area continues to see drop in overdose deaths for third year in a row

    Public health officials credit coordination between health and community organizations as one of the reasons for the success.

  18. Six finalists identified for Chicago’s next big infrastructure project

    The finalists’ “big ideas” are currently on display at the Chicago Cultural Center, where the public can offer feedback until July 24.

  19. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 2, 2026: Extreme heat, Chicago police superintendent and FBI chief announce departure and more

    Chicago under extreme heat warning, new state laws go into effect, and Congressman Mike Quigley officially enters mayoral race.

  20. Preserving the history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois

    Local groups across the state work together to amplify stories that often go untold

  21. Architects of Evanston reparations program stand firm against DOJ attacks

    Evanston has distributed more than $7 million to over 200 Black residents who are direct descendants of people harmed by housing discrimination.

  22. Inside teen ‘takeovers’ in Chicago

    City Hall is fixated on how to address mass teen gatherings downtown.

  23. WTB: South Shore Cultural Center and beach

    With so many great buildings on Chicago’s lakefront beaches, we continue a summer series for our biweekly "What's That Building?" segment where we explore their history. Next: the history of the South Shore Cultural Center. With its cascading chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows, detailed 20th...

  24. ITL 6/26/26

    Chicago sues Airbnb and hosts over alleged improper short-term rentals. Bally’s threatens a lawsuit over Chicago’s video gambling terminals.

  25. Congress passes housing reform package. How would it impact the Chicago area?

    Congress passes housing reform package. How would it impact the Chicago area?

  26. The City of Chicago takes Airbnb to court over unlawful rentals

    The City of Chicago takes Airbnb to court over unlawful rentals

  27. WBEZ’s summer theater recommendations

    Megan Mulally and Nick Offerman are among the big names treading the boards in Chicago this summer.

  28. Why a law meant to help you understand your healthcare bills is failing

    A Sun-Times investigation looked into the wide variety of prices Chicagoans pay for healthcare across different providers and insurers.

  29. After deadly weekend, Chicago leaders call for new city department to tackle problem

    After a series of shootings, community leaders call for the city to advance its violation prevention strategy

  30. Wash your anxiety away with a cleansing sound bath

    The ancient sacred ritual of sound baths are growing in popularity, including in the Chicago area.

  31. Chicagoans still recovering from devastating storms as severe storms, tornadoes increase

    With Illinois now leading the nation in the number of confirmed tornadoes, meteorologist David Yeomans says, “You can no longer say this is just a short-term blip.”

  32. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 18, 2026: Celebrities arrive for Obama Center opening, new candidate enters mayoral race and more

    A person was charged with arson and a hate crime in connection with a cross burning in Grant Park. An alderman proposes renaming Northerly Island in honor of Pope Leo XIV.

  33. Juneteenth 2026: How to celebrate in Chicago

    President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law five years ago, making June 19 a permanent federal holiday.

  34. Who is winning the fight around book bans?

    Despite legislation protecting public libraries and schools from censorship on the basis of personal or partisan disapproval, attempts to ban books continue to surge across the country.

  35. Growth of Airbnbs near Obama Center could drive up rents and displace residents

    Compared to the city of Chicago as a whole, the number of short-term rental properties is increasing in neighborhoods near the Obama Presidential Center.

  36. How well has Chicago protected residents near the Obama Center from getting pushed out?

    An investigation from the Illinois Answers Project finds that three of the seven programs aimed at preventing displacement never got off the ground.

  37. ITL - Obama artists

    ITL - Obama artists

  38. What's That Building? Rainbow Beach fieldhouse and showers

    With so many great buildings on beaches along Chicago’s lakefront, we continue a summer series for our biweekly "What's That Building?" segment where we explore their history. Next: the story behind the fieldhouse and shower buildings at Rainbow Beach on the city’s South Side. And how the South...

  39. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, June 12, 2026: CPS CEO testifies before Congress, residents recover from severe storms and more

    WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, June 12, 2026: CPS CEO testifies before Congress, residents recover from severe storms and more

  40. Renewed calls to finish the 500-mile Grand Illinois Trail

    Renewed calls to finish the 500-mile Grand Illinois Trail

  41. How can Chicago build safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians?

    How can Chicago build safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians?

  42. West Siders weigh in on 1901 Project investment, plus the past and future of their neighborhood

    We’re in a position where things can finally be done right,” Brian Keith Ellison, board president of Garfield Park Community Council.

  43. West Siders weigh in on 1901 Project investment, plus the past and future of their neighborhood

    We’re in a position where things can finally be done right,” Brian Keith Ellison, board president of Garfield Park Community Council.

  44. Blackhawks Chairman Danny Wirtz on bringing historic investment to Chicago’s West Side

    The 1901 Project is a joint venture by the Wirtz family (owners of the Chicago Blackhawks) and the Reinsdorf family (owners of the Chicago Bulls).

  45. vQueer elders reflect on LGBTQ+ Pride and intergenerational connections in 2026

    “What’s important about connecting across generations is that there’s this exchange of passion and energy. Having the opportunity to share that knowledge is essential during these times,” says Norma Seledon with Equality Illinois.

  46. Uber and Lyft drivers could unionize thanks to new Illinois legislation

    There are more than 100,000 rideshare drivers in Illinois. A bill awaiting Governor Pritzker’s signature could allow them to pursue collective bargaining.

  47. ITL - World Oceans Day

    ITL - World Oceans Day

  48. ITL - Bears inch toward indiana

    ITL - Bears inch toward indiana

  49. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, June 5, 2026: Legislative session wraps without stadium package, Mag Mile gets swim sculptures and more

    Illinois’ spring legislative session ends without a stadium funding package. A new candidate enters the race for mayor of Chicago. Media get a preview of the Obama Center.

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

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

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We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.

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