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In the Loop (Segments)

We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.

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Latest episodes

  1. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 17, 2026: Hazardous air quality, CPS budget cuts, and belugas are comin’ to town17 Jul 2026
  2. What have we learned about GLP-1s15 Jul 2026
  3. The Chicago-created pie you might not have heard about15 Jul 2026
  4. ‘88 keys, 77 neighborhoods:’ These public pianos are playable art14 Jul 2026
  5. How will the latest changes to minimum wage affect workers and businesses?14 Jul 2026
  6. Does Illinois have a gambling problem?13 Jul 2026
  7. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 10, 2026: $130 million budget shortfall, indictments and exits in Illinois House and more10 Jul 2026
  8. The White Sox turnaround even the fans didn’t see coming9 Jul 2026
  9. Can Illinois afford to pay for SNAP?9 Jul 2026
  10. Repair cafés across Chicagoland help restore old and broken items for free8 Jul 2026