In the Loop (Segments)

Five Black Chicago alderwomen are pushing for a new ordinance that would reform how city police handle search warrants. They introduced the Anjanette Young Ordinance to City Council on Wednesday, two years after police officers wrongfully raided her home, knocking down the front door and handcuffing her while she was nude. Reset checks in with a reporter and community leader for the latest on the...

A new report out Wednesday from the University of Illinois, Chicago details the racial wealth gap through the experiences of middle class Chicagoans. It’s called “Chicago’s Racial Wealth Gap: Legacies of the Past, Challenges in the Present, Uncertain Futures.” Reset brings on one of the authors of the report and two of its contributors to share the intent behind the research and core findings.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an updated version of the city’s welcoming ordinance Tuesday, strengthening protections for undocumented immigrants. Reset checks in with an alderman and an activist who supported and pushed for the changes, which prevent Chicago police officers from cooperating with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The massive power outages in Texas have residents across the U.S. asking their state governments: “Could that happen to us?” A Chicago-based energy consultant gives Reset some answers about Illinois.

Black history in the U.S., especially the periods involving slavery, has hard subject matter. And if not thoughtfully taught, the history lessons run the risk of instilling shame in some Black students in their identity and ancestry. Reset brings on two Black mental health professionals aiming to counteract these types of threats to Black youth’s self-regard in a virtual event called “Teaching Sla...

Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara is facing administrative misconduct charges that could have him fired as a police officer amid outcry that he resign as president of Chicago’s largest police union. Reset takes a closer look at the disciplinary charges against Catanzara and checks in with a civil rights advocate to reflect what this means on a larger scale for the city.

Catastrophic winter storms in Texas have sparked a national conversation about climate change, energy policy and governance. So what comes next in Texas and what may the fallout mean for the rest of us? A celebrity climate scientist joins Reset for some answers.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed a massive criminal justice reform bill into law, making Illinois the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail. Proponents say the bill brings the state one step closer to ending systemic racism, while opponents warn the measure could endanger residents. Reset explores what the bill means for criminal justice reform in the state.

Reset brings on a national economist to discuss where things stand, when we could see improvements and answer listener questions.

Reset checks in with an infectious disease specialist to discuss the significance of this moment in the country’s fight against COVID and the current prospects for an end to the pandemic.

Because of the risk of going out and exposing yourself to COVID-19, there has been a spike in sales for food and grocery store deliveries. Reset brings on a DoorDash driver and an economics professor to discuss the rise of the gig workforce.

In honor of Black History Month, Reset is paying tribute to the trailblazers in Chicago’s Black History that we think deserve a bit more spotlight. We’ll learn about the Chicago connections of the first Black female pilot in the world, Bessie Coleman.

Because of the risk of going out and exposing yourself to COVID-19, there has been a spike in sales for food and grocery store deliveries. Reset brings on a DoorDash driver and an economics professor to discuss the rise of the gig workforce.

Carjackings have been surging in Chicago for more than a year. Police reported 218 incidents last month, a 183% increase compared to the 77 cases in January 2020. Reset takes a closer look at the city’s response and how one group is working to protect their neighbors from carjackers.

Last week, a Cook County judge threw out nine more felony drug convictions tied to corrupt former Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts. Reset gets an update and hears from one of Watts’ victims.

Reset checks in with the activist and two organizations for the latest data on anti-Asian attacks, solutions to the problem and resources to help.

Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Friday News Roundup with host Sasha-Ann Simons.

Reset brings on an infectious disease expert for our weekly check-in to provide clarity and answers to your questions, comments and concerns about COVID-19.

The Korean American actor and Second City alum joined Reset to talk to WBEZ’s Susie An and Esther Yoon-Ji Kang about his Oscar-contending performance, which critics have heralded as the best of his career.

Reset checks in with Chicago curator Tara Aisha Willis for her recommendations on what to read, watch and do.

From the videos your family sends you in the group chat of new dance trends to recipes like steak in a toaster, TikTok is home to all kinds of short, easy-to-digest entertainment. But one Chicagoan is using it to connect users with the city’s storied past. Sherman Thomas (aka “Dilla”) and his TikToks cover everything from crime boss Al Capone, the history of the Italian beef sandwich and why the L...

Metal-shredding recycler General Iron recently closed its operations in Lincoln Park on the North Side after more than a century. The company is now awaiting a final permit from the city to start setting up shop further south — but some residents are pushing back. Reset brings on two community activists to discuss the area’s continuous battle for less industry and more clean air, which has culmina...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing criticism from activists and some aldermen for her handling of federal COVID-19 relief. The city reportedly spent $281.5 million in federal aid on personnel costs for the Chicago Police Department. Reset brings on Ald. Daniel La Spata who has been calling on the mayor to put federal dollars toward housing and other assistance programs.

Reset looks back on Madigan’s reign in Springfield and gets reaction from state lawmakers.

Reset brings on a Chicago-based Afrofuturist writer and leading expert to get her take on the reported boom and title recommendations for newcomers.