Araceli Gómez-Aldana is a news reporter and Weekend Anchor 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
The Rundown: Addressing Cook County’s opioid overdoses one community at a time
Cook County experienced a record number of opioid overdoses last year. Workers with the Chicago Recovery Alliance focus on mitigating the overdose epidemic.
The Rundown: A new state law hopes to help kids cope with trauma
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill focused on kids with trauma. Officials want money to upgrade Union Station. Lollapalooza continues and highlights local food.
What is NASCAR like as an attendee?
WBEZ’s Michael Puente was down at the NASCAR event this past weekend and reported his experience before the first-ever Grant Park 220 street race.
Highland Park after the mass shooting: A new film highlights the resilience of its residents
Jon Siskel’s 20-minute documentary features 13 people reflecting on the parade where gunfire erupted on July 4, 2022 and the Highland Park community.
“Opera didn’t occur to me, it happened to me:” A conversation with the Lyric’s first artist-in-residence
Morrison’s first project in her new role, an art installation called “Growing Room,” starts Sunday.
The First 12 Weeks: Breastfeeding and early moments of motherhood
We hear from new mother Kristal Acuña Pitts, as she shares her experience though an intimate audio diary that begins with an early morning feeding.
The Joffrey’s ‘Little Mermaid’ reaches for audience with its largest non-‘Nutcracker’ production
The ballet company is reporting a strong season so far and hopes the massive production brings in pre-pandemic level audiences.
Patient-Doctor sexual assault: Insights from Indiana University legal expert
What happens when a patient accuses her doctor of sexual assault . WBEZ’s Araceli Gomez Aldana speaks with Jody Madeira, a professor and Co-Director of the Center for Law, Society and Culture at Indiana University’s Mauer School of Law.
Who gets married at Chicago Marriage Court?
Marriage and Civil Union Court in downtown Chicago might be dimly lit, but love and romance light it up each day.
What patients should know to protect themselves during OBGYN visits
The doctor-patient relationship requires trust. What happens when a patient feels like a doctor hasn’t upheld professional responsibility?