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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: August 7, 2026
The feds threaten to prosecute Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, Chicago Public Schools hope state lawmakers will approve funding, and a former top CPS e…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Chicago’s Housing Bidding Wars
How high would you be willing to go to secure that new condo? On the North Side, some Chicagoans are going hundreds of thousands of dollars above the…
4 weeks ago
Reflecting On MLK’s March On Marquette Park 60 Years Later
Today marks 60 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a coalition of Chicago residents and community leaders on a march through the city’s Marque…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Ask The Mayoral Candidate: Susana Mendoza
In The Loop is interviewing candidates for Chicago mayor, and inviting listeners to join the conversation and ask their own questions.
First mayoral …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
A New One Stop Shop For Early Childhood Services
Illinois has become one of a growing number of states to consolidate all of its early childhood support resources under one roof. That new department…
1 month ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 31, 2026
Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods grapple with the closure of seven grocery stores. An estimated 400,000 music fans expected to descend on …
1 month ago
Mahjong: Tiles And Traditions
Mahjong is a 19th-century Chinese game that is beloved across the world. It first entered the U.S. market in the 1920’s and has since endured a compl…
1 month ago
The Good, Bad, And Gassy Sides Of Taking Ozempic, Wegovy
Sure, there are weight-loss success stories, but behind the scenes people are navigating insurance challenges, side effects, and the possibility of t…
1 month ago
Chicago Welcomes Belugas From Canada, But Not Without Concerns
Four beluga whales are adjusting to life at the Shedd Aquarium after being moved from a defunct marine tourist attraction in Ontario, Canada, that ha…
1 month ago
Are Chicago's Sidewalks Accessible?
How difficult is it for people with mobility disabilities to navigate the city’s sidewalks? This question is the center of a lawsuit against the City…
1 month, 1 week ago