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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.
Chicagoans Reflect On Four Years Of COVID-19
16 mins; March 28, 2024
Could Artificial Intelligence Save The Rainforest?
13 mins; March 27, 2024
‘The Exvangelicals’: Why Some Are Leaving The White Evangelical Church
26 mins; March 27, 2024
From Gen X To Gen Z: Swapping Notes On Sex Miseducation
38 mins; March 26, 2024
Chicago’s Kids Still Facing Lead Exposure. What Can Be Done?
21 mins; March 26, 2024
Still A Close Race For Cook County State’s Attorney
10 mins; March 25, 2024
Y La Bamba Brings Its Indie Folk To Chicago
13 mins; March 23, 2024
Chicagoland Palestinian Americans Reflect On Ramadan
20 mins; March 22, 2024
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 22, 2024
41 mins; March 22, 2024
Investing In Climate Change Solutions
12 mins; March 22, 2024
What You Don’t Know About The 1980 Chicago Classic ‘The Blues Brothers’
17 mins; March 21, 2024
Chicago Dedicates TODAY As Rick Bayless Day
17 mins; March 21, 2024
2024 IL Primary: Biden, Trump Show Weaknesses
10 mins; March 20, 2024
How A 1990s Illinois Race Changed The Way We Count Votes Today
20 mins; March 20, 2024
The Mind-Gut Connection
16 mins; March 19, 2024
What’s That Building? Strangers Home Missionary Baptist Church
12 mins; March 19, 2024
Chicago’s Rich History Of Migration
20 mins; March 18, 2024
Chicagohenge: A Misnomer (But Also A Golden Opportunity)
5 mins; March 18, 2024
WBEZ’s Spring Arts And Culture Guide
12 mins; March 18, 2024
LA Musician Neyva’s Tunes Are Out Of This World
15 mins; March 16, 2024
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 15, 2024
44 mins; March 15, 2024
Cook County Primary Ballots Include Judges. Do You Know Who You’ll Vote For?
9 mins; March 15, 2024
Get Out Of Your ‘Pasta Sauce Rut’ With The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman
15 mins; March 14, 2024
Combatting Housing Insecurity In Chicago
13 mins; March 14, 2024
An Oral History Of Americans’ Working Lives Today
19 mins; March 13, 2024
Latest On Chicago Measles Cases, Bears Stadium
11 mins; March 13, 2024
The Medical Limbo Of ‘Prior Authorization’
16 mins; March 12, 2024
Chicago Will Enforce 60-Day Shelter Stays For Migrants. Where Will They Go?
19 mins; March 12, 2024
How WBEZ Started As A Remote Learning Tool
14 mins; March 11, 2024
What’s That Building? Robert Franks Memorial
9 mins; March 11, 2024
Twin Peaks Frontman Lake J Out With New Solo Project ‘Dizzy’
14 mins; March 09, 2024
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 8, 2024
44 mins; March 08, 2024
How To Eat With The Seasons In The Midwest
13 mins; March 08, 2024
llinois Lawmakers Want To Protect State Wetlands
4 mins; March 07, 2024
March Recs From WBEZ’s New Theater Reporter
9 mins; March 07, 2024
Mark Your Calendars, Plan Your Skygazing Picnic: A Solar Eclipse is Coming
14 mins; March 07, 2024
One Of The Largest Feminist Bookstores In The Nation Thrives In Chicago
17 mins; March 06, 2024
‘Bring Chicago Home’ Appeal, Voter Turnout: The Latest On Your Local Ballot
8 mins; March 06, 2024
One Chicago Family’s Fight Against An Ultra Rare Disease
18 mins; March 05, 2024
The Pros And Cons Of Digital IDs
15 mins; March 05, 2024
How Chicago Teens Are Fighting Gun Violence
16 mins; March 04, 2024
Chicago Now Home To Seven State-Designated Cultural Districts
13 mins; March 04, 2024
UK DJ Barry Can’t Swim Visits Chicago
17 mins; March 02, 2024
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 1, 2024
41 mins; March 01, 2024
The White Sox, Bears, Red Stars All Want New Stadiums. But Should You Foot The Bill?
11 mins; March 01, 2024
Trump Appeals Illinois Ruling To Kick Him Off The Ballot
11 mins; February 29, 2024
Illinois Considers Ranked Choice Voting. Here’s How It Would Work.
5 mins; February 29, 2024
What The Fight To Block A Giant Supermarket Merger Could Mean For Your Next Grocery Trip
16 mins; February 28, 2024
Common Misconceptions About Disordered Eating
32 mins; February 28, 2024
How Worried To Be About 75 Degrees In February
7 mins; February 27, 2024
Black People In Evanston Reparations Program Tell Their Stories
18 mins; February 27, 2024
Judge Nixes Mayor Johnson’s ‘Bring Chicago Home’ Ballot Referendum
11 mins; February 26, 2024
Chicago Theaters Get A $670,000 Boost. What Impact Will It Have?
14 mins; February 26, 2024
Teen Punk Band Uniflora Plays One Of Chicago’s Top Rock Venues
16 mins; February 24, 2024
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Feb. 23, 2024
45 mins; February 23, 2024
Second City Is ‘Black By Popular Demand’ For A Second Year
15 mins; February 23, 2024
Gov. Pritzker Zeroes In On Predatory Healthcare Practices
13 mins; February 22, 2024
How To Be A ‘Supercommunicator’ With Charles Duhigg
33 mins; February 22, 2024
Analysis: What Gov. Pritkzer’s Budget Address Tells Us About The Future In Illinois
12 mins; February 21, 2024
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s FULL Budget Address
51 mins; February 21, 2024
After 14 Terms In Congress, Could Someone Unseat Rep. Danny Davis?
10 mins; February 21, 2024
Actor Billy Dee Williams On Playing Lando Calrissian
15 mins; February 20, 2024
Chicago’s Buoyant Ventures Invests Millions Into Climate Tech Startups
19 mins; February 20, 2024
Award-Winning Food Writer And His Father Out With ‘A Very Chinese Cookbook’
18 mins; February 19, 2024
Time To Hit The Polls Early! Here’s What You Need To Know.
10 mins; February 19, 2024
Chat With Chicago Folk Singer Naomi Ashley On Catching The ‘Love Bug’
18 mins; February 17, 2024
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: February 16, 2024
44 mins; February 16, 2024
Illinois Looking To Follow Chicago In Eliminating Subminimum Wage For Tipped Workers
19 mins; February 16, 2024
National Public Housing Museum Exhibit Humanizes Housing Crisis
16 mins; February 15, 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson Ending Shot Spotter Contract In September
12 mins; February 15, 2024
The Art of Asking Good Questions (That Could Lead To Love!)
20 mins; February 14, 2024
Bring Chicago Home Is On The Ballot
12 mins; February 14, 2024
Victor Migrated From Venezuela. He’s Grown To Love Chicago
12 mins; February 13, 2024
It’s Never Too Late To Learn To Be A FireFighter!
13 mins; February 13, 2024
One Migrant Traveled From Caracas, Venezuela To Chicago. This Is His Story.
17 mins; February 12, 2024
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s Latest Show Honors Women Ahead Of Their Time
13 mins; February 12, 2024
Local Improv Jazz Saxophonist Mai Sugimoto Celebrates Human Connection In New Album
20 mins; February 10, 2024
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Feb. 9, 2024: Lurie Cyberattack, IL Races To Watch And More
44 mins; February 09, 2024
Take A Deep Breath. Your Air Could Soon Be Cleaner.
20 mins; February 09, 2024
City Council Requires CPD To Explain Inconsistent 911 Response Times
10 mins; February 08, 2024
How The Kennedy Expressway Cemented Segregation In Chicago
20 mins; February 08, 2024
Increased Calls For Violence Prevention Work For Chicago Teens
18 mins; February 07, 2024
Chicago’s Household Income And Education Levels Are Rising
13 mins; February 07, 2024
Here’s Why You Should Consider Running For Your Local School Council
18 mins; February 06, 2024
WBEZ’s Guide For Voting In The Illinois’ Primary
11 mins; February 05, 2024
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: February 2, 2024
45 mins; February 02, 2024
Can Chicago Handle Going Electric?
15 mins; February 02, 2024
Chicago City Council Votes To Pass Ceasefire Resolution
12 mins; February 01, 2024
Funding For Expanded Pre-K Will Run Out
13 mins; February 01, 2024
Trump Will Stay On The Illinois March Primary Ballot
9 mins; January 31, 2024
Shelter Deadline Pushed Back Again, Saving 1,900 Migrants From February Eviction
12 mins; January 31, 2024
‘Be A Revolution’: Author Ijeoma Oluo Inspires Everyday People To Take Action
44 mins; January 30, 2024
Legendary Meteorologist Tom Skilling On Chasing Tornadoes, Predicting Weather And Retirement
22 mins; January 30, 2024
Chicago Rapper Common Reflects On Power Of Caring For Yourself
27 mins; January 29, 2024
Meet The New Leader Of Chicago’s National Museum Of Mexican Art
15 mins; January 29, 2024
Pitchfork GQ? What The Merger Means For Music Criticism
31 mins; January 27, 2024
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Jan 26, 2024
44 mins; January 26, 2024
The Future Of Rogers Park’s Roman Susan Up In The Air
18 mins; January 26, 2024
More Seniors Saying No To Nursing Homes, Choosing ‘Aging In Place’
23 mins; January 25, 2024
More Young and Middle-Aged Adults are Getting Diagnosed with Cancer
24 mins; January 25, 2024
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