The City of Chicago recently <a href="https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-set-take-260m-police-misconduct-settlement-tied-cpd-detective-reynaldo-guevara/19937452/">approved</a> the largest single payout for police misconduct in city history: $260.8 million. This is all tied to the actions of disgraced former police officer Reynaldo Guevara. But what’s being done to prevent future police misconduct cases? In the Loop gets the latest from a reporter and checks in with the former head of the Chicago Police Department’s constitutional policing and reform efforts.  GUESTS: Heather Cherone, WTTW Chicago politics reporterBob Boik, Senior Vice President of Public Safety at the Civic Committee and the Commercial Club  For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.

The City of Chicago recently approved the largest single payout for police misconduct in city history: $260.8 million. This is all tied to the actions of disgraced former police officer Reynaldo Guevara. But what’s being done to prevent future police misconduct cases? In the Loop gets the latest from a reporter and checks in with the former head of the Chicago Police Department’s constitutional policing and reform efforts. GUESTS: Heather Cherone, WTTW Chicago politics reporter Bob Boik, Senior Vice President of Public Safety at the Civic Committee and the Commercial Club For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

The City of Chicago recently <a href="https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-set-take-260m-police-misconduct-settlement-tied-cpd-detective-reynaldo-guevara/19937452/" rel="noopener noreferrer">approved</a> the largest single payout for police misconduct in city history: $260.8 million. This is all tied to the actions of disgraced former police officer Reynaldo Guevara. But what’s being done to prevent future police misconduct cases? In the Loop gets the latest from a reporter and checks in with the former head of the Chicago Police Department’s constitutional policing and reform efforts.&nbsp; GUESTS: Heather Cherone, WTTW Chicago politics reporterBob Boik, Senior Vice President of Public Safety at the Civic Committee and the Commercial Club&nbsp; For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop" rel="noopener noreferrer">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.&nbsp;

How Can Chicago Prevent Future Police Misconduct Cases?

A downstate man is charged with <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/10/26/quincy-man-charged-mailed-letters-white-powder-congress-members-unglesbee">sending threatening letters</a> to members of Congress from Illinois. Sixteen candidates <a href="https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/26/mendoza-cardenas-pappas-among-last-file-signatures-ahead-chicago-s-february-mayoral">meet the deadline</a> to turn in required signatures to run for Chicago Mayor. Plus, Chicago breaks ground on downtown’s first monument honoring a historic woman.  In the Loop breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap.  GUESTS: Jacoby Cochran, City Cast Chicago hostAlex Nitkin, government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project of the Better Government AssociationMitch Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times government and politics reporter For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.

A downstate man is charged with sending threatening letters to members of Congress from Illinois. Sixteen candidates meet the deadline to turn in required signatures to run for Chicago Mayor. Plus, Chicago breaks ground on downtown’s first monument honoring a historic woman. In the Loop breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: Jacoby Cochran, City Cast Chicago host Alex Nitkin, government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project of the Better Government Association Mitch Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times government and politics reporter For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

A downstate man is charged with <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/10/26/quincy-man-charged-mailed-letters-white-powder-congress-members-unglesbee" rel="noopener noreferrer">sending threatening letters</a> to members of Congress from Illinois. Sixteen candidates <a href="https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/26/mendoza-cardenas-pappas-among-last-file-signatures-ahead-chicago-s-february-mayoral" rel="noopener noreferrer">meet the deadline</a> to turn in required signatures to run for Chicago Mayor. Plus, Chicago breaks ground on downtown’s first monument honoring a historic woman.&nbsp; In the Loop breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap.&nbsp; GUESTS: Jacoby Cochran, City Cast Chicago hostAlex Nitkin, government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project of the Better Government AssociationMitch Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times government and politics reporter For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop" rel="noopener noreferrer">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 30, 2026

The ‘Cornell 7’ rape allegation has sparked a national conversation about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses and how colleges and universities respond to these claims.  Locally, a <a href="https://www.wbez.org/criminal-justice/2026/10/20/sexual-assault-university-of-chicago-uchicago-lawsuit">lawsuit was filed </a>against the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at the University of Chicago. This comes a week after an <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/10/14/university-of-chicago-assault-puts-fraternity-safety-problems-in-the-spotlight">allegation of sexual assault</a> at a party at a different fraternity at the University.   In the Loop gets a picture of the current local cases and the challenges of reporting sexual assault. GUESTS: Christina Zuba, managing attorney specializing in campus sexual misconduct,  Chicago Alliance Against Sexual ExploitationSophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times public safety reporter For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.

The ‘Cornell 7’ rape allegation has sparked a national conversation about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses and how colleges and universities respond to these claims. Locally, a lawsuit was filed against the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at the University of Chicago. This comes a week after an allegation of sexual assault at a party at a different fraternity at the University. In the Loop gets a picture of the current local cases and the challenges of reporting sexual assault. GUESTS: Christina Zuba, managing attorney specializing in campus sexual misconduct, Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation Sophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times public safety reporter For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

The ‘Cornell 7’ rape allegation has sparked a national conversation about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses and how colleges and universities respond to these claims.&nbsp; Locally, a <a href="https://www.wbez.org/criminal-justice/2026/10/20/sexual-assault-university-of-chicago-uchicago-lawsuit" rel="noopener noreferrer">lawsuit was filed </a>against the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at the University of Chicago. This comes a week after an <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/10/14/university-of-chicago-assault-puts-fraternity-safety-problems-in-the-spotlight" rel="noopener noreferrer">allegation of sexual assault</a> at a party at a different fraternity at the University. &nbsp; In the Loop gets a picture of the current local cases and the challenges of reporting sexual assault. GUESTS: Christina Zuba, managing attorney specializing in campus sexual misconduct,&nbsp; Chicago Alliance Against Sexual ExploitationSophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times public safety reporter For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop" rel="noopener noreferrer">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.&nbsp;

How Are Local Universities Handling Sexual Assault Cases?

“Something Followed Us Home” explores 17 scary tales from 17 Latin American authors. From the supernatural, real-life massacres to A.I., Pelayo <a href="https://www.wbez.org/books/2026/10/01/horror-anthology-something-followed-us-home-cynthia-pelayo-chicago-latino-literature-books">curates an anthology</a> of thought-provoking stories highlighting Latiné horror. In The Loop sits down with Cynthia Pelayo to learn more about the inspiration behind her latest collection of tales. GUESTS: Cynthia Pelayo, Chicago horror novelist and poet, editor of the new collection Something Followed Us Home: Tales of Latiné HorrorFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.

“Something Followed Us Home” explores 17 scary tales from 17 Latin American authors. From the supernatural, real-life massacres to A.I., Pelayo curates an anthology of thought-provoking stories highlighting Latiné horror. In The Loop sits down with Cynthia Pelayo to learn more about the inspiration behind her latest collection of tales. GUESTS: Cynthia Pelayo, Chicago horror novelist and poet, editor of the new collection Something Followed Us Home: Tales of Latiné Horror For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

“Something Followed Us Home” explores 17 scary tales from 17 Latin American authors. From the supernatural, real-life massacres to A.I., Pelayo <a href="https://www.wbez.org/books/2026/10/01/horror-anthology-something-followed-us-home-cynthia-pelayo-chicago-latino-literature-books" rel="noopener noreferrer">curates an anthology</a> of thought-provoking stories highlighting Latiné horror.&nbsp;In The Loop sits down with Cynthia Pelayo to learn more about the inspiration behind her latest collection of tales.&nbsp;GUESTS: Cynthia Pelayo, Chicago horror novelist and poet, editor of the new collection Something Followed Us Home: Tales of Latiné HorrorFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop" rel="noopener noreferrer">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.&nbsp;

‘Something Followed Us Home’ Is Sure To Make You Sleep With The Lights On

The Chicago Jazz Festival is back, bringing big sounds and homegrown talent to Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center starting Thursday. In the Loop checks in with two notable figures in Chicago’s jazz community to hear about this year’s lineup, plus what’s next for a new generation of jazz in the city.  GUESTS: Isaiah Collier, award-winning saxophonist, composer and activistHeather Ireland Robinson, executive director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago  For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.

The Chicago Jazz Festival is back, bringing big sounds and homegrown talent to Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center starting Thursday. In the Loop checks in with two notable figures in Chicago’s jazz community to hear about this year’s lineup, plus what’s next for a new generation of jazz in the city. GUESTS: Isaiah Collier, award-winning saxophonist, composer and activist Heather Ireland Robinson, executive director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

The Chicago Jazz Festival is back, bringing big sounds and homegrown talent to Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center starting Thursday. In the Loop checks in with two notable figures in Chicago’s jazz community to hear about this year’s lineup, plus what’s next for a new generation of jazz in the city.&nbsp; GUESTS: Isaiah Collier, award-winning saxophonist, composer and activistHeather Ireland Robinson, executive director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago&nbsp; For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to <a href="http://wbez.org/intheloop" rel="noopener noreferrer">wbez.org/intheloop</a>.

How Is Jazz Doing In Chicago?

Producer: Daniel TuckerEditor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Daniel Tucker Editor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Daniel TuckerEditor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

What A Red Line Extension Could Mean For Chicago’s Far South Side

Producer: Meha AhmadEditor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Meha Ahmad Editor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Meha AhmadEditor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

What We’re Watching On TV This Fall And Our Favorites So Far

Producer: Landon Jones Editor: Lynnea Domienik, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Landon Jones Editor: Lynnea Domienik, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Landon Jones Editor: Lynnea Domienik, Brenda Ruiz

Groundwater Depletion Is A Big Problem For The Great Lakes Region

Producer: Landon JonesEditor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Landon Jones Editor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Landon JonesEditor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

Live-Action Clue Extends Run In Downtown Chicago

Producer: Andrea GuthmanEditor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Andrea Guthman Editor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Andrea GuthmanEditor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 8, 2023

Producer: Landon JonesEditor: Dan Tucker, Meha Ahmad

Producer: Landon Jones Editor: Dan Tucker, Meha Ahmad

Producer: Landon JonesEditor: Dan Tucker, Meha Ahmad

You’ll Soon Be Able To Buy Narcan At Walgreens

Producer: Claire Hyman, Dan TuckerEditor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Claire Hyman, Dan Tucker Editor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Claire Hyman, Dan TuckerEditor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

What If Adults ‘Played’ With Their Friends Like Kids?

Producer: Lynnea DomienikEditor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Lynnea Domienik Editor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Lynnea DomienikEditor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Switching From Diesel to Electric Vehicle Could Save Lives in Chicago

Producer: Brenda RuizEditor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Brenda Ruiz Editor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Producer: Brenda RuizEditor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz

Sink Your Teeth Into World Dumpling Fest

We’re back with another update on the Johnson administration. This week, we’re taking a look at the long-awaited Medinah Temple temporary casino. WBEZ’s city government and politics reporters Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel give us the latest updates on what’s left to be done before opening day.

We’re back with another update on the Johnson administration. This week, we’re taking a look at the long-awaited Medinah Temple temporary casino. WBEZ’s city government and politics reporters Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel give us the latest updates on what’s left to be done before opening day.

We’re back with another update on the Johnson administration. This week, we’re taking a look at the long-awaited Medinah Temple temporary casino. WBEZ’s city government and politics reporters Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel give us the latest updates on what’s left to be done before opening day.

Will Temporary Casino Medinah Temple Open Its Doors Soon?

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