The Phoenix has set up an ICE tracker in October and have been actively reporting on their presence in Rogers Park since. How has Loyola University Chicago responded to ICE presence near campus? Loyola has the belief of communicating necessary information directly with the students who they think need it most regarding ICE presence — who is considered vulnerable and what has the school done to help them? What do students think about the universities actions regarding ICE?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by editor-in-chief Lilli Malone to discuss these questions and more.

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State Senators have passed a bill that allocates $1.5 billion to the CTA, Metra and Pace. How is this bill designed to create long-term stability for Illinois transit systems, beyond just a short-term financial fix? How can Chicago ensure this funding translates into measurable progress — like reliability, frequency, or rider satisfaction? After two years of deliberation, what finally pushed lawmakers to act?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by writer Abby Nyce to discuss these questions and more.

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As of Nov. 1 participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP have lost partial benefits due to the government shutdown which began Oct. 1. What’s happening with the government shutdown and how is it affecting SNAP benefits right now? Nearly 1.9 million Illinois residents rely on SNAP, how are they affected by the loss of benefits? What does the SNAP gap look like and how are food banks trying to fill it?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by writer Molly Hanley to discuss these questions and more.

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The Participatory Budget Cycle is open, allowing residents to start voting on infrastructure programs to better our community. What does the 15th 15th Participatory Budget Cycle entail and how can citizens get involved? What are menu funds and how do they impact alderpersons and their budgets? What ward projects are up for votes this year and when does voting open?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by writer Megan Gauthier to discuss these questions and more.

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The No Kings Day protest Oct. 18. was held in Chicago amidst increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in Chicago, Rogers Park and Edgewater due to Operation Midway Blitz, orchestrated by the Trump Administration. How has the increased presence of ICE agents around Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus affected the student community? What role does social media and student networks play in spreading information and organizing responses to ICE activity and protests like No Kings Day? What was the universities response to both of these events?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by Phoenix Editor-in-Chief Lilli Malone and deputy news editor Ava Witherite to discuss these questions and more.

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The Loyola women's and men's basketball teams are starting their seasons Nov. 3. Who do we have joining both teams to keep them at championship levels? Who our are Atlantic 10 opponents and what games should you put on your calendar this season? What do our sports editor and deputy sports editor think about how both teams are looking so far?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by Phoenix sports editor Andi Revesz and deputy sports editor Nate Varda to discuss these questions and more.

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The Chicago Transit Authority is facing a $771 million annual budget deficit in 2026 along with Loyola University facing cuts of their own through choices in program review: what will stay, what will go? For students what effect will the CTA have on commute times? How will these changes affect Chicago and the Loyola community in the coming year?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by writers Abby Nyce and Avaya Hall to discuss these questions and more.

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The Donovan Reading Room of Elizabeth M. Cudahy Memorial Library at Loyola is home to a mural titled “New Lands Explored and Evangelized by Fathers of the Society of Jesus”, with depictions of early Jesuit activity in the Great Lakes region. This mural will be updated over the next five years due to students’ concerns about the painting’s contrasting alignment with Loyola’s values. How does the university plan to enact these changes? What do students and the Loyola community think about this mural, and it's location in a popular study spot on campus?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by writer Megan Gauthier to discuss these questions and more.

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The Loyola Chemistry Department made significant changes at the start of the Fall semester to the Foundational Objective and Comprehensive Objective (FO/CO) grading structure. How are students impacted? What does the optionality of the FO/CO structure mean for the future of the Loyola Chemistry Department?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by writer Isabel Walocha to discuss these questions and more.

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The NCAA was forced by a recent settlement to lift its ban on college athletes making NIL deals before they step foot on campus — what does this mean for athletes? How will this change the landscape of college athletics? At a broader level, should college athletes be paid?

On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Audrey Hogan is joined by writer Alejandra Piña to discuss these questions and more.

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