In the Loop

By WBEZ ChicagoNews

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In the Loop episodes

June 21, 2023 The Warehouse Could Become Official City Landmark Of House Music
City Council goes for a vote today on making the Warehouse a Chicago landmark. Music director and resident DJ Frankie Knuckles helped the Warehouse grow to be regarded as the birthplace of house music. Reset speaks with DJ Lady D Jackson and DJ Terry Hunter about what this landmark status would mean for the city and the iconic music genre.
17 min
June 21, 2023 Monument Honoring Victims Of Chicago Police Torture Gets Greenlight
The city of Chicago will be receiving nearly $7 million dollars to fund eight memorial projects including a memorial dedicated to survivors of torture by the “Midnight Crew” in the South Side. Reset learns about this effort to honor over 100 survivors of police torture from Dan Mihalopoulos, investigative reporter for WBEZ’s government and politics team.
11 min
June 21, 2023 The Rent Is Too Damn High
Chicago renters must make at least $50,000 a year, or work two jobs at minimum wage, to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment. That’s according to a new study by Housing Action Illinois and the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Reset discusses the causes of and solutions to the lack of affordable rental housing in Chicago and Illinois with Bob Palmer, policy director for Housing Action Illinois.
17 min
June 20, 2023 Status Update: Brandon Johnson’s Busy First Month As Mayor
Mayor Brandon Johnson is a month into the job; so how’s it going? Reset talks to WBEZ reporters Mariah Woelfel and Tessa Weinberg to get an update on Johnson’s initial political and policy moves, his negotiating style with City Council, how well he's keeping campaign promises and his handling of the city’s resource crisis for asylum seekers.
16 min
June 20, 2023 Teens Are Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis
Health experts are raising the alarm on rising rates of depression, suicide and other mental health issues among U.S. teens. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, youth between the ages of 10 to 25 years old make up 15% of all suicides. Reset discusses why the teen mental health crisis is happening, the role social media plays and how Chicago-area organizations are working to address the problem.
47 min
June 19, 2023 Hip-hop's Influence On American Culture And Music
Hip hop marks its 50th anniversary this summer. For Juneteenth, we look back on that history and celebrate highlights of the genre.
25 min
June 19, 2023 Two Chicagoans Work To Introduce More Black People To The Outdoors
Almost 70% of visitors to national parks in the U.S. are white, and Black people are the most underrepresented group to visit them. Reset meets Chevon Linear and Kameron Stanton, the Chicago couple working to change that through their popular TikTok account Black People Outside and through meet-up events.
17 min
June 19, 2023 Juneteenth Reading Recommendations
Juneteenth has only been a federal holiday since 2021. If it’s new to you or you want to learn more, here are some resources.
9 min
June 17, 2023 Catch These Chicago Musicians Before They Go Viral
Five fresh hip-hop and R&B tracks are "In Rotation” all month on Vocalo Radio, WBEZ’s sister station. Chicago emcee Jovan Landry brings the heat on a new catchy tune with an uplifting message, singer th0rn’s latest track will make you want to dance, and up-and-coming Chicago artists Elijah LeFlore and Galaxy Francis team up for a summer banger. Michigan musician Bri Miller and Ohio native Amar Miller also top the list with their smooth vocals.

Reset learns more about the new songs and the artists behind them.
17 min
June 17, 2023 Chicago Florist Celebrates Black Men By Giving Them Flowers
Reset talks with florist John Pendleton of Black Men Flower Project, which allows Black men to give other Black men a bouquet.
16 min