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Ask Chicago’s Mayor: April 2026
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sits down with In the Loop host Sasha-Ann Simons to answer listener questions on everything from rising taxi fares to h…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Yusef Jackson On The Future Of Rainbow PUSH
Yusef Jackson, the youngest of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s sons, talks about meeting the moment as the new president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH C…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
What’s Up With AI In Chicago-Area Schools?
A new private school where students will learn from AI, rather than from teachers, is set to open in Chicago this fall. Questions abound: what will h…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Are Black Women In Illinois Way More Likely To Die From Pregnancy Complications?
In Illinois, Black women are three times more likely to die from complications due to pregnancy than white women. That rate is even higher in Chicago…
3 months ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 10, 2026
Efforts begin to rename Pilsen’s Cesar Chavez Post Office. Chicago launches a citywide program allowing homeowners to add additional dwelling units. …
3 months ago
1 In 4 People With HIV Are Women. So Why Are They Shut Out Of The Conversation?
In the decades since the first official report of HIV in June of 1981, there have been many advances in HIV research. However, women – particularly w…
3 months ago
Illinois And Trump Admin Tussle Over Prediction Markets
A record-breaking $3.3 billion was expected to be bet on NCAA basketball during March Madness, but the wagering doesn’t end with sports. Some people …
3 months ago
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 …
3 months 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…
3 months, 1 week 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…
3 months, 1 week ago