Looped In: Chicago

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Let's get Looped In, Chicago! Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

  1. 12/04/2024

    Jobs - Chi-Chi's & Airlines

    The latest numbers on jobs, Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi’s is returning and airlines execs are on the hot seat in Washington.

    28 min
  2. Dairy Dilemma, As Oberweis Files Chapter 11

    04/24/2024

    Dairy Dilemma, As Oberweis Files Chapter 11

    Through four generations and nearly 100 years, Oberweis Dairy has been an Illinois giant of industry. From brick-and-mortar ice cream shops to direct-to-consumer milk delivery (which saw record profits during the pandemic), their brand gained enough traction for Jim Oberweis -- grandson of its founder -- to make political headway in the state senate. But last week, the company revealed a series of missteps that have led to potential layoffs and a request for bankruptcy protection. On this week's episode, reporter Robert Channick -- who has been covering these developments for the Chicago Tribune -- joins host and producer Jim Hanke to discuss how the Oberweis story turned sour. Follow Jim Hanke on X | Follow Robert Channick on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

    15 min
  3. Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction

    04/17/2024

    Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction

    The results are in, and they're staggering: about 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction?  In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with a problem gambling counselor to discuss the signs and science behind it, and hears the story of how one man was able to recover.  ----- Problem Gambling Online Resources: NICASA | Are You Really Winning?  Problem Gambling Hotlines: 1-800-GAMBLER | 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) ----- Check us out on TikTok and Instagram!

    26 min
  4. How Does Vinyl Keep Chicago's Music History Spinning?

    04/15/2024

    How Does Vinyl Keep Chicago's Music History Spinning?

    Record Store Day is this coming Saturday, April 20th – a national event intended to celebrate your local neighborhood music merchant. Along with several guests this week, host and producer Jim Hanke examines just some of Chicago's many ties to the record industry, past and present, as well as why physical media like vinyl still matters in 2024.  Follow Smashed Plastic on Instagram | Follow Evan Weiss on Instagram Follow Steve Krakow on Instagram | Follow Patrick Hicks on TikTok Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

    41 min
  5. [ENCORE] With Overdoses on the Rise, Is Free Narcan the Answer?

    04/10/2024

    [ENCORE] With Overdoses on the Rise, Is Free Narcan the Answer?

    This is an encore presentation of a previous episode from 9/13/23. In 2022, Illinois had the third largest rate of non-fatal overdoses in the country, and many are pointing to the distribution of Narcan – a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives – as a major reason. Lighthouse Recovery, a treatment facility in suburban St. Charles, recently became the first in Kane County to establish a free, unmonitored Narcan vending machine, available 24/7. On today’s episode, Lighthouse Clinical Director Nathan Lanthrum joins host Jim Hanke to educate listeners on Narcan and how he’s seen drug addiction increase in suburban areas. Plus, WBBM reporter Lisa Fielding provides what she learned about the opioid epidemic from her multi-part series for the station, titled Generation Heroin, which you can listen to here. Follow Lisa Fielding on X | Follow Lighthouse Recovery on Facebook Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

    24 min
  6. Ketchup Smackdown -- Will Heinz Campaign Convince Chicago's Hot Dog Lovers To Embrace Change?

    04/03/2024

    Ketchup Smackdown -- Will Heinz Campaign Convince Chicago's Hot Dog Lovers To Embrace Change?

    Putting ketchup on a hot dog: In Chicago, it can get you shunned by strangers or disowned by family. But why? And will a gutsy new viral campaign from Heinz -- with interactive displays giving out free ketchup in front of longtime sausage strongholds like the Wiener's Circle -- sway anyone who's still on the fence? This week, host and producer Jim Hanke welcomes food writer David Hammond to discuss the history of the Chicago hot dog, and why ketchup has become such a divisive condiment along the way.  Follow Jim Hanke on X | Follow David Hammond on Muck Rack Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

    17 min
  7. Roller Derby -- The Sport That (Literally) Slams Gender Roles

    04/01/2024

    Roller Derby -- The Sport That (Literally) Slams Gender Roles

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of roller derby returning to where it was born: Chicago. But this fast-paced, gender-inclusive sport has had a long, contentious history -- even in it's hometown. So what is roller derby? And why does it not get the same level of recognition as others? In this episode, host Arielle Raveney sits in on a practice with the team, Chicago-Style, to learn more about the sport and speaks with Elizabeth Gomez, one of the women responsible for bringing Roller Derby home.   ----- Mentioned in the Episode: Windy City Rollers | Chicago-Style | The WFTDA ----- See videos of Chicago-Style in action on our socials: TikTok | Instagram

    22 min
  8. Bug Appétit -- The Cicadas are Coming... and They're Tasty?

    03/27/2024

    Bug Appétit -- The Cicadas are Coming... and They're Tasty?

    This spring, countless cicadas will arrive en masse, in a way that we haven't seen in over 200 years, and that we won't see again until 2245. But beyond their buzzing mating call, did you know that they're perfectly edible? Joining host/producer Jim Hanke this week are University of Illinois Extension educator and Good Growing podcast host Ken Johnson (to discuss the science behind this historic horticultural event) and chef Joseph Yoon of Brooklyn Bugs, who educates listeners on how cicadas can be best collected, prepped, cooked and served.  Follow Good Growing on YouTube | Follow Brooklyn Bugs on Instagram Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

    30 min
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Let's get Looped In, Chicago! Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

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  • Creator
    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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