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Moths, Beetles, Flies – Oh My!
Bees and butterflies get all the buzz when it comes to pollination, but what about the underdogs? Think flies and moths, which are essential to polli…
7 months ago
The Battle Over Subminimum Wage In Chicago
A debate is raging in Chicago’s City Council over how much businesses should pay tipped workers, with a majority of alders moving to freeze the incre…
7 months ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 20, 2026
City Council votes to end a phaseout of the sub-minimum wage and raise the tax on downtown hotels, making it the highest hotel tax in the nation. And…
7 months ago
Vernita Gray, A Chicago LGBTQ Activist, Never Stopped Fighting For Liberation
In honor of Women’s History Month, In the Loop talks about the life and legacy of Chicago’s Vernita Gray. From when she first learned about the ga…
7 months ago
Who Won What? Breaking Down Illinois’ Primary Results
After months of campaigning – and millions and millions of dollars spent from outside interests like AIPAC and cryptocurrency – several hotly-contest…
7 months ago
To Vote Or Not To Vote: What Motivates Chicagoans’ Participation In Democracy
Beyond party affiliation, there is a broad diversity in who, how and why we vote. For some, it’s the issues that matter most; for others, it’s party …
7 months, 1 week ago
Ask Chicago’s Mayor: March 2026
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sits down with In the Loop host Sasha-Ann Simons to answer listener questions on everything from the Illinois primary e…
7 months, 1 week ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 13, 2026
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker surveys the destruction left behind after a series of wild storms rip through Kankakee County, destroying homes and bui…
7 months, 1 week ago
Meet The Republican U.S. Senate Candidates In Illinois: Jeannie Evans, Casey Chlebek, Don Tracy
During this final week before Primary Day in Illinois, Republican candidates are making their final pitches to voters for who is best to replace vete…
7 months, 1 week ago
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Makes His Final Senate Pitch With Illinois Primary Days Away
During this final week before Primary Day in Illinois, the Democratic candidates are making their final pitches to voters for who is best to replace …
7 months, 1 week ago