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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
First day of #spring in #chicago did not disappoint! While you’re out enjoying the warm temps, catch up on week’s news with @paschutz, @juliebosman, @soosieon & @WBEZNews Tom Schuba @WBEZIntheLoop. 📻@NPR wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sa…
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In upcoming weeks, on WBEZ’s daily morning news show In the Loop, Sasha-Ann Simons and team will cover what you need to know about the Illinois’ Primary Election on March 17. Join us on weekdays at 9a.m. CT on 91.5 FM or listen live at WBEZ.org
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
“Unpaywalling” is good not only for democracy but for business.
Hear more about the importance of dropping paywalls with FPF board member @johncusack and FPF Chief of Advocacy Seth Stern on @WBEZIntheLoop:
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
Feb 19
Thanks @WBEZ @SashaAnnSimons for having me on this morning to discuss our comprehensive, statewide initiative to protect pedestrians, riders & drivers by addressing the dangerous rise of high-speed e-bikes on our streets & sidewalks. Visit ilsos.gov/OneRoad to learn more!
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Prof. Nicole Hallett, director of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, joined @SashaAnnSimons on @WBEZIntheLoop to discuss what the latest termination of legal status means for immigrants in Chicago.
🎧 Listen now:
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
19 Dec 2025
That’s a wrap for 2025’s News Recaps! We’ll be back in 2026 to see what the #NewYear brings for #Chicago. Thx to @ndblumberg, @mack_liederman & @MariahWoelfel for helping us make sense of this week and year’s news @WBEZIntheLoop 🥳 @wbez @NPR wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sa…
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24 Nov 2025
THREAD: On Friday, Mayor Brandon Johnson (@ChicagosMayor) joined WBEZ's @SashaAnnSimons on @WBEZIntheLoop for Ask The Mayor, the monthly show where Mayor Johnson takes questions directly from Chicagoans. See what the Mayor had to say on the budget proposal and more below:
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
14 Nov 2025
Trump disses what he calls “the Miracle Mile” as border patrol troops plan their exit. @mack_liederman @dgreising & @SophiePSherry catch us up on what’s been happening this week in #Chicago @WBEZIntheLoop 📻 @WBEZ wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sa…
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
31 Oct 2025
We're so proud of our Family Leader Wendy Jo Mamola who recently spoke with Sasha-Ann Simmons of @WBEZIntheLoop about the current threats to Head Start. Check out the full segment here: bit.ly/4nIcQ40
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Watch: In this episode of In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses the arrival of National Guard troops from Texas in Illinois, focusing on its impact on the city and the constitutionality of the President's actions. trib.al/P7yBuc0
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Today at 9a.m., call (866) 915-WBEZ. Mayor Johnson takes your calls on In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons to discuss: National Guard troops in the Chicago area, "ICE-free zones", Chicago's budget, Red Line funding pause, the federal government shutdown and more.
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
3 Oct 2025
#Immigration arrests and conflicts escalating in #Chicago as Trump promises to send #NationalGuard. @ndblumberg, @mack_liederman & @AldenLoury keep us In the Loop @WBEZ 📻@WBEZIntheLoop wbez.org/reset-with-sasha-an…
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
2 Sep 2025
.@WBEZ is reshaping its daily lineup with two new local shows, but ending @WBEZreset.
Sasha-Ann Simons will host a new morning show called "In the Loop" and Mary Dixon and Patrick Smith will co-host a new call-in show. #saymore
My story for @axios:
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Are you an IL resident with a State Farm home insurance plan? Are you worried about the rate increase? If so, we want to hear from you. Drop a comment or email us at reset@wbez.org with how this could affect your wallet and how you're protecting your home from flooding.
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VIDEO: Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, is the first pope from the United States. We opened up phone lines at WBEZ Reset to hear what our listeners had to say about the announcement. Thank you for calling in, Chicago! trib.al/qeeg22N
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On May 1, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined us live on air and took questions about what matters to Chicago. Thanks to our audience for the calls and for listening! Here's the full segment ICYMI: trib.al/HIxc0CZ
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Today at 12pm CST on Reset! Mayor Brandon Johnson joins us for “Ask The Mayor.” Tune in at noon on 91.5FM or listen live at WBEZ.org and be sure to call in LIVE with your question at 866-915-WBEZ for the city’s chief executive.
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
10 Mar 2025
The food coop that leased the rehabbed Uptown Station 7 yrs ago aims to be open by the end of 2025.
Researching the site for @WBEZreset I learned it has a "grandpappy" on the site. A previous station, designed by F L Wright, also had a grocery store.
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons retweeted
27 Jan 2025
In South Chicago, the former St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church has been re-purposed as the crisp, sunlit gym and cafeteria of a charter school.
I loved what I saw there and talked about it on @WBEZreset today.
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As President Trump is sworn into office for a second time, how will Mayor Brandon Johnson work to protect his progressive agenda in Chicago? The mayor tells @WBEZreset what’s top of mind: youtube.com/watch?v=ew2_fU7k…
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