In the Loop (Segments)

Illinois could soon become a ‘right to die’ state

A North Side homelessness prevention nonprofit has just opened its $10 million headquarters at the Lincoln Park church campus where it got its start nearly 60 years ago. Care for Friends now feeds and helps 13,000 people a year. We'll learn more from our architecture expert and the organization's board chair.

Chicago City Council committees will soon begin voting on Mayor Johnson’s latest proposal ahead of the city’s Dec. 31 deadline to pass a plan. In the Loop hears a critique from a former city watchdog and public finance expert who wants the mayor and alderpersons to take additional steps on revenue, expenses and long-term fiscal planning as they work out the budget. GUESTS: Joe Ferguson, president, Civic Federation; former inspector general, City of Chicago

Mayor Johnson makes concessions as budget hearings wrap up, immigration agents expected to leave Chicago, daycare teacher released from ICE detention.

How are healthcare providers preparing for millions to be uninsured?

The struggle and strength of motherhood and art making

Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal would cut domestic violence funding from $21 million to $12 million, raising concerns for victim aid programs.

Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal would cut domestic violence funding from $21 million to $12 million, raising concerns for victim aid programs.

Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal would cut domestic violence funding from $21 million to $12 million, raising concerns for victim aid programs.

A panel of Black journalists in Chicago weigh in on the Impact of decreasing diversity in national and local media.