Looped In: Chicago

This summer marked a bombshell conversation with Congress when a former Air Force Intelligence Officer testified to congress that the government is aware of non-human UFO technology and biologics. What does that mean for us on Earth? 

In this episode, host Arielle Raveney speaks with organizations on this planet whose goal is to bring awareness to UFO activity experienced across the nation. 

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In This Episode: The National UFO Reporting Center | Center for UFO Studies

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More than 45,000 people will descend upon the city this weekend to compete in Sunday's Bank of America Chicago Marathon, but what's it like to convey all that action over the air? Longtime WBBM sports reporter Josh Liss joins host Jim Hanke this week to provide expertise on his two-plus decades covering the event, and the backstories of particular runners that intrigue him. Plus, 2022's quickest Chicago resident to cross the finish line -- Dan Kremske -- describes his approach and what fuels him on his quest to make the U.S. Olympic team. Listeners can tune in starting at 7am to 670 The Score or on the free Audacy app for complete marathon coverage this Sunday, October 8th.

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Some have called 2023 a “summer of strikes,” with almost 300% more total union-related walks off the job than last year. And while WGA and UPS have reached agreement terms, SAG-AFTRA and the United Auto Workers remain on the picket line, asking for better compensation in comparison to company leadership. On today’s episode, Detroit-based auto reporter Jeff Gilbert of WWJ Newsradio joins host Jim Hanke to discuss how UAW’s current strike has involved workers at a few Chicagoland plants, why this strike is so unprecedented, and whether we see an end in sight. And for further context on today's discussion, revisit our episode from earlier this year, about Chicago's own history with unionization.

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Death is something we will all experience, yet every scenario is unique. To live with grief isn't easy -- especially for kids. The organization Kids Above All has a solution for youths who are affected by homicide: a free grief camp. On today's episode, host Arielle Raveney speaks with the organization, as well as explores what grief looks like through the loss of her own mother, earlier this year. 

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In recent weeks, many Chicagoland libraries have received anonymous bomb threats, forcing them to close and be searched while the communities they serve aren't allowed access to the literature and services the libraries provide. On this week's Looped In: Chicago, host Jim Hanke speaks with WBBM reporter Bernie Tafoya about the latest info on these hoaxes, as well as journalist Alison Cuddy, whose recent podcast series about the Chicago Public Library's 150 year history provides some context on other eras where threats have occurred.

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Last year, 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.

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September is national Service Dog month, but do you know what it takes for an animal to train beyond pet status?

In this episode of Looped In: Chicago, we explore the laws, training and love that goes into making these pooches so reliable. Plus, we look into how those who falsely claim their animal as providing emotional support or service can hinder others with real needs.

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As the 2023 Chicago Bears gear up for a season kick-off hosting Green Bay, host Jim Hanke sits down with WBBM sports reporter Rick Gregg to find out how the Bears plan to turn things around after their performance last year, as worst in the league. From Justin Fields' options at QB to what the team's storied defense brings to the table this fall, dig into Looped In: Chicago's breakdown of what to watch out for starting this Sunday.

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Headlines over the last week regarding the White Sox have gone from curious to concerning: Between a potential sale or all-out relocation of the team to the exit of some of their top brass to recent gunfire in the bleachers, the South Siders also can't seem to escape their already disastrous season on the field to boot. This week, host Jim Hanke is joined by WBBM news anchor Rob Hart as well as Sox Machine managing editor Jim Margalus, to find out what's exactly happening at 35th & Shields.

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This summer, the city has seen floods and record breaking heat, is this our new normal?

In today's episode, we take a look at what climate change looks like in Illinois, and how the country's first ever floating eco-park has a nature based solution to reduce it's impact.

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Mentioned in the Episode: Wild Mile

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Sources: Illinois Climate Change Facts & Best States to Live

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