In the Loop (Segments)

Luvvie Ajayi, writer, speaker, and digital strategist. Author of the New York Times best-selling book, I’m Judging You: The Do-better Manual on things to Read, Watch, and Do during Stay-At-Home orders.

Reset checks in with mother-daughter duo Sylvia and Eve Ewing, recipients of two awards from the nonprofit Illinois Humanities honoring their contributions to the civic and cultural life of the state.

Illinois lawmakers are returning to Springfield this week for the first time since the state capitol closed in March. Dave McKinney shares what’s on the agenda for the three-day special legislative session. Producer: Nereida Moreno

WBEZ's Esther Yoon-Ji Kang breaks down the latest on COVID-19 in Illinois, and how state and local officials are responding to the crisis.

What role can or should COVID-19 tracing app technology play in the slowing of the novel coronavirus pandemic? Reset brings on a technologist who specializes in privacy and security to discuss the use of the emerging apps.

Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County — believed to be the most biologically diverse site in the state — is disappearing fast. Reset checks in on the status of the only natural sand beach in the state.

The Chicago area was hit hard over the weekend by heavy rains and flash floods. Reset checks in with the fire chief of a Chicago suburb to discuss how they’re recovering.

Reset takes a closer look at how COVID-19 may permanently change the way we plan and book travel

It’s been one year since Mayor Lori Lightfoot took office to lead the city of Chicago. Reset takes a closer look at the Lightfoot administration’s biggest accomplishments, and the challenges that lie ahead.

More rain fell in the last 24 hours than usually falls on average for the entire month of May in the Chicago area.

Reset discusses the pros and cons of Biden’s potential vice presidential picks, and gets an update on how COVID-19 is forcing changes to the Democratic platform and how we vote

Reset checks in with the Englewood-based nonprofit I Grow Chicago to discuss their online fundraising campaign and the needs of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reset sits down with a medical historian to learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic compares to the flu of 1918.

The COVID-19 pandemic may put an end to rush-hour congestion on Chicago expressways. Reset takes a closer look at how the virus might permanently change the way we commute during busy hours.

Reset talks with former ER star Anthony Edwards about his “1in6” project for male survivors of sexual abuse and assault.

Reset brings you a daily update on the latest efforts by state officials to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois.

WBEZ’s Patrick Smith analyzes recent comments on the show from new Chicago Police Supt. David Brown.

David Brown, Chicago’s new top cop joins Reset to lay out his priorities and share his philosophy of better community policing leading to reduced crime rates.

It’s Friday and that means it’s time for our Friday News Roundup when we break down the biggest news of the week… including the local and state response to COVID-19.

Every day, we learn new information about the novel coronavirus and what we can do to slow its spread. Reset checks in with an infectious disease expert to answer your COVID-19 questions.

The entire state of Illinois is on track to transition on May 29 to the next phase of the state’s reopening plan.

Reset’s architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin found a way for us to enjoy Chicago architecture during Illinois’ stay-at-home order. We get a preview of the virtual version of “What’s That Building.”

Chicago parks have been closed during the pandemic, but the Cook County Forest Preserves are a natural treasure you can still enjoy. Reset learns about proper forest preserve etiquette during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reset talks to actor Deon Cole and executive John Koudounis about the upcoming 'Sweet Home Chicago' telethon for COVID-19 relief. The event will be live-streamed Saturday at 5 pm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Brick and mortar retail establishments across the country are closed due to COVID-19 with no clear picture of when they’ll reopen. Reset checks in with the Atlantic to discuss the future of American retail.