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Number Of Same-Sex Households Nearly Doubled In The Last Two Decades
In 2024, the census recorded 1.4 million same-sex couple households, which is nearly double since 2005. In that time, the U.S. Census changed how it …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Despite The Loss, Illini Fans – And Your Fave Local Sports Bar – Still Won
Despite the Fighting Illini’s Saturday loss to UConn, fans rejoiced in the team’s longest March Madness run in 21 years. And a strong season not only…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 3, 2026
Police Supt. Larry Snelling faces public questioning about whether Chicago police coordinated with ICE agents. Illinois politicians respond to the fi…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
When Illinois Banned Black People From Gathering, They Turned To Church
In 1819, Illinois lawmakers enacted the Black Laws, which required Black people to have a certificate of freedom to live in Illinois and made it ille…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Aspirin And Toothpaste? Rising Oil Costs Impacts More Than Just Your Tank
Nationally, the average price of gas hit $4 a gallon. In the Chicago Metro area, it’s even higher – averaging $4.41 a gallon, according to AAA. Oil i…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How Chicago Is Marking Trans Day Of Visibility
Trans Day of Visibility is an annual, international holiday that centers the experience of trans and gender non-conforming individuals and aims to br…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
U.S. Senator Cory Booker Calls On Americans To Take A ‘Stand’
In his new book Stand, U.S. Senator Cory Booker shares stories of how leaders of the past and present overcame the odds stacked against them with vir…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 27, 2026
It was a busy week in Chicago and the country: ICE agents head to O’Hare as TSA workers near their sixth week without pay. Political arguments contin…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hey Girls! Let’s Go On A Walk
Spring is back! If you’re looking for more ways to get outside, Chicagoans around the city are organizing community walking events — particularly for…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Threat To Iran’s Cultural Heritage Amid War Is Everyone’s Problem
From ancient artifacts to historic landmarks, pieces of history across the Gulf region are at risk due to armed conflict. On today’s In the Loop, we’…
6 months, 4 weeks ago