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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Oct. 9, 2026
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With back-to-back losses for the White Sox, all eyes are on Game 5. Trump denies disaster relief to Illinois for the damage caused by summer storms. New lawsuits are filed over ICE agents’ actions during Operation Midway Blitz. Plus, Chicago wins the best big U.S. city title for the 10th year in a row. In the Loop breaks down these stories and much more with a panel of Chicago journalists. GUESTS: Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago reporter Nick Blumberg, WTTW News correspondent Dave McKinney, WBEZ & Chicago Sun-Times politics and government editor For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop .