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Micah Yason

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Micah Yason

    What pushes this mother to run the Chicago Marathon with her daughter (opens the original)

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    Megan Lassman saw a billboard about a father pushing his son with cerebral palsy in over 1,000 endurance events. That billboard sparked an idea for Lassman. Now, she is training to push her 21-year-old daughter Penelope in this year’s Chicago Marathon. Penelope has a syndrome called PHACES, a rare congenital disorder characterized by a combination of conditions that can affect the brain, blood vessels, heart, eyes and sternum. In the Loop sits down with Lassman about what inspired her to take th

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Micah Yason

    Can dancing improve brain health? (opens the original)

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    What are the best ways to maintain our brain health? A new book by a Chicago doctor explores ways outside of modern medicine that we can use to improve our health — from food to dance to community. With Chicago’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer's happening this weekend, In the Loop sits down with the doctor to talk about creative ways we can keep our brains healthy and sharp. GUEST: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, family medicine physician and director of Integrative Nutrition and Advocacy, Endeavor Hea

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · By Micah Yason

    What Bridgeport residents want you to know about the planned Amtrak development (opens the original)

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    Residents from Bridgeport, Armour Square and Chinatown are coming together to protest the development of a new Amtrak maintenance facility in their area. The proposed White Sox stadium would essentially switch neighborhoods with the current Amtrak facility near Roosevelt Road. Residents are not the only Chicagoans calling for the development to slow down; City Council members are also calling for hearings. In the Loop sits down with community members to hear their concerns. GUESTS: Maria LaGigli

  4. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · By Micah Yason

    Let’s talk about menopause (opens the original)

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    It can be really confusing and even scary when our bodies start to change. For women, one change that comes later in life is menopause. But the thing is, not everyone experiences the menopause the same way. Symptoms span a wide range, and can often be dismissed. Some people have hot flashes or trouble sleeping while others don’t. It can create a lot of confusion and distress for women, who often don’t get all the answers they need at the doctor’s office. Say More invites both an expert and liste

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · By Micah Yason

    Chicago’s V.V. Lightbody is stepping into her own with her new album ‘Period Piece’ (opens the original)

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    Chicago-based singer and musician V.V. Lightbody is known in the local music scene as a real collaborator. She’s produced and performed alongside fellow musicians Harry Styles, Daniel Villarreal-Carrillo, Cassandra Jenkins, Lala Lala, Divino Niño, Finom and Elizabeth Moen. But on Oct. 9, Lightbody is releasing her latest body of work called “Period Piece” and it’s her debut album as the lead producer on the project. In the Loop gets a special performance and chats with Lightbody about stepping i

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