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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…
1 month, 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…
1 month, 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…
1 month, 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…
2 months 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…
2 months 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’…
2 months ago
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…
2 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…
2 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…
2 months, 1 week 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…
2 months, 1 week ago