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  1. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 22, 2026

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    WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 22, 2026

    Happy Friday! It’s been another busy week in politics, the economy, and more. So before you head out for the long Memorial Day weekend, get caught up on the top local stories you need to know about: Illinois lawmakers debate insurance rate reform and prescription drug costs, charges are dropped against the Broadview Six, and Chicago broadcast journalists sue big tech. In the Loop breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. Our panel today: Nick Blumberg, WTTW News correspondent; David Greising, president of the Better Government Association; and Bob Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times investigative reporter. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

    49분
  2. Ask Chicago’s Mayor: May 2026

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    Ask Chicago’s Mayor: May 2026

    In the Loop and In the Loop listeners talk to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about everything from city assistance for small grocery stores to a Chicago Bears stadium to wages for restaurant workers to the city’s finances. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

    47분
  3. The Continued Push For ERA Recognition

    3일 전

    The Continued Push For ERA Recognition

    The Drive the Vote for Equality campaign stopped in Chicago this week to press for national recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment. On today’s In the Loop, we look back at Illinois' complicated history with ERA, and find out how the current state of the fight for the ERA ties into today's battles over voting rights. At the table: Maureen Hellwig, president emeritus of the Chicago Women’s History Center; the Rev. Janette Wilson, national director of PUSH for Excellence; and Laura Welch, National board member for the National Organization for Women. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

    31분
  4. Chicago’s Got More Options When Calling 911

    4일 전

    Chicago’s Got More Options When Calling 911

    When someone picks up the phone to call 911 during a mental health crisis, WHO shows up can make all the difference. Since 2021, a Chicago program has been deploying social workers instead of law enforcement to non-violent mental health incidents. It’s called the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program (CARE), and now it's expanding to serve ALL of Chicago. So, what does that expansion actually mean for residents, emergency response times and mental health care in this city? In the Loop sits down with Arturo Carrillo, Chicago’s deputy mayor of health and human services, and Tiffany Patton-Burnside, senior director of crisis services at CARE. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

    32분
  5. Poof! A Former Prime Rib Spot Is Now A Place Where Magic Happens

    5일 전

    Poof! A Former Prime Rib Spot Is Now A Place Where Magic Happens

    What’s That Building? Oh, just another Chicago spot with a pretty wild story. The old McCormick mansion on Ontario Street has been reinventing itself over the decades. It’s been closed since 2020, but now the historic building is going from a prime rib spot… to a new immersive magic venue. Chicago architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin brings us the inside scoop. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

    30분
  6. WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 15, 2026

    5월 15일

    WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 15, 2026

    Former Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is fined for violating campaign finance rules. Mayor Johnson announces plans to meet with Pope Leo XIV in Rome. Lawyers for residents of the South Shore apartment building raided during Operation Midway Blitz seek millions in damages from the federal government. In the Loop breaks down those stories and more with WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp, Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng and NBC 5 political and investigative reporter Paris Schutz. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

    49분
  7. To BUILD Or Not To BUILD: The Pros and Cons of Pritzker's Plan for ‘Attainable’ Housing

    5월 14일

    To BUILD Or Not To BUILD: The Pros and Cons of Pritzker's Plan for ‘Attainable’ Housing

    Illinois needs over 100,000 units to fill a severe housing shortage. Gov. Pritzker has a new plan to address this problem, the Building Up Illinois Developments, or BUILD. Housing advocates say the BUILD plan will help with housing affordability, particularly in neighborhoods with high demand. But some are concerned that this plan will take power from local municipalities and open the door for big developments in areas with mostly single family homes. In the Loop learns more about the basics of the bill currently working its way through the Illinois House and Senate from Mawa Iqbal, WBEZ statehouse reporter. We hear potential pros of the plan from Jeff Baker, CEO, Illinois Realtors and potential cons from Doug Pollock, president, Village of Riverside. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

    34분
  8. For The Love Of Piping Plovers

    5월 13일

    For The Love Of Piping Plovers

    The arrival of piping plovers Monty and Rose to Chicago’s Montrose Beach in 2019 captivated the city’s residents. Chicago’s love affair with the endangered birds grew into an entire fandom which included merch, a film and an army of volunteers dedicated to protecting the piping plovers. Seven years on, while the original love birds are no longer with us, Chicago's population of plovers has rebounded. In the Loop revisits the story of Monty and Rose and how public interest has helped bring the species back from the brink with Audubon Great Lakes Conservation Director Daniel Suarez, Monty and Rose director Bob Dolgan and Lincoln Park Zoo Urban Wildlife Institute Assistant Director Liza Lehrer. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

    35분
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