Araceli Gómez-Aldana is a news producer and reporter at WBEZ in Chicago. Before joining WBEZ, Araceli was a reporter at Side Effects Public Media where she covered health and its impacts on place, policy and economics in the Midwest. In 2019, Araceli and her health beat colleagues were named Indiana Journalist of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Previously, Araceli was a reporter and local All Things Considered host at WBOI in Fort Wayne. She started her radio career at WFHB in Bloomington, IN, as a producer and host of HOLA Bloomington and co-anchor of WFHB’s Daily Local News. Araceli is a graduate of Indiana University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in journalism. While attending IU she interned at FOX59 Indianapolis and ABC7 Chicago. Araceli also had the opportunity to practice her reporting skills in Europe while studying abroad at the University of Seville, Spain.
Originally born in Guadalajara, México, Araceli was raised in Whiting, Indiana where she grew up playing sports and rooting for the Chicago Bulls, Bears and the White Sox. She enjoys running, playing tennis, traveling and trying new foods.
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Stories by Araceli Gomez-Aldana
Being Alone For The Holidays Provides Time To ‘Reflect On What It Means To Be Human’
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, officials are urging people to maintain distance and avoid indoor gatherings this holiday season.
How The Newest Economic Relief Bill Could Preserve Chicago’s Small Music Clubs
Chicago’s small club owners are banding together to ask the federal government to help save their clubs.
LISTEN: What Juneteenth Means Today
Dr. Kim Dulaney from Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History spoke with WBEZ about the holiday’s long history.
Don’t Learn The Oboe, And Other Advice For Boosting Brain Focus During Coronavirus
The pandemic is flooding the prefrontal cortex with stress. Here are some tips to fight through the brain fog.
Having Trouble Sleeping? An Expert Offers Tips To A Better Night’s Rest
A sleep specialist at the University of Chicago offers five tips to sleep better and also boost the immune system.
Struggling With Addiction During COVID-19? You’re Not Alone
Stay-at-home orders and social distancing present challenges to people struggling with substance abuse. Here’s some advice on how to cope.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Changing The Way We Mourn Loved Ones
The coronavirus crisis is affecting the funeral home industry. With CDC guidelines restricting mass gatherings, services are being altered.
In Hong Kong, Chicago Photographer Saw Street Protests Up Close
For Hillary Johnson, it wasn’t enough to watch the Hong Kong turmoil from home. So she went to the action.
Rare Bird Chicks That Quashed Music Fest Are Flying Now
The piping plover hatchlings at Chicago’s Montrose Beach have begun flying and will soon be ready to migrate south.
J Balvin Makes History As Lollapalooza’s First Latinx Headliner
The Colombian reggaeton singer is known for his start-studded collaborations — working with everyone from Beyonce, to Cardi B, to Sean Paul.