In the Loop (Segments)

For the latest in our series “Food Friday,” Reset learns about the origins of the Chicago-style hot dog and gets recommendations on where to find the best hot dogs in town.

This week, Chicago city officials announced a slew of programs that will employ 15,000 teens and young adults. So today we checked in with a career coach for teens to get tips and advice on scoring a summer job and building a career.

For the latest in our “What’s That Building” series, Reset learns more about a Wrigleyville mosque that started out 150 years ago as a downtown Chicago Methodist church.

A new city ordinance has made it easier to jump on this spring’s hottest landscaping trend – planting native species of grasses and flowers in your yard to benefit pollinators, provide habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon and filter runoff. Reset checks in with our sustainability contributor and a Field Museum ecologist about the current state of biodiversity in Chicago, and what you can do to h...

Build-it-yourself firearms, also known as “ghost guns”, have infiltrated the United States and are almost impossible to trace. A new bill, which is awaiting a signature from Gov. Pritzker, would require all guns to have a serial number – this would make Illinois the first state in the Midwest to ban “ghost guns.” Reset uncovers the inner workings of this bill.

Harold Washington died months into his second term as Chicago’s first Black mayor but he left an impact people can still see in the city today. Reset hears about a new exhibit at the Harold Washington Library celebrating his contributions to Chicago.

The city is accepting applications for distributing $31.5 million in aid during a three-week period from April 25 to May 13. Reset spoke to Brandie Knazze, commissioner of Department of Family & Support Services, about how the program will work, and how people can apply for it.

Services for young adults have lagged behind the amount of services available for children diagnosed with autism. So, as part of Autism Acceptance Month, Reset checks in with two organizations in the Chicagoland area who have been filling that void to learn more about their approach and services they offer.

Reset hears from three Chicagoans about what returning to the office means for their lives and the expectations they have for the future of work.

Thousands of workers at their Staten Island, New York office successfully voted to unionize the first Amazon warehouse in the U.S. Reset hears about that effort and how the tech giant plans to defeat that union.

Comedian Negin Farsad is coming to town to showcase her new stand-up show, Negin Farsad Presents: An Evening of Comedy From Her Mouth Hole. Reset chats with her about creating art in quarantine, hosting a podcast and mixing politics with humor.

The Chicago Police Department is making “significant progress” on its court-mandated order for reform, but continues to struggle with community policing, community engagement and more, according to a new report released Monday. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s criminal justice desk for an update on CPD’s consent decree.

If you’re looking for a new furry friend, you’re in luck. PAWS has dozens of dogs and kittens available for adoption through Saturday. Reset learns more about its 10th annual spring Adopt-a-Thon. Host: Mike Puente Producer: Isabelle Earl

Maternal deaths rose during the first year of the pandemic by 14 percent, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics. But the mortality rate of Black women was nearly three times that of white women. For Black Maternal Health Week, Reset learns more about the health disparities Black women are more likely to face during and after pregnancy and local efforts to reduce...

After months of organizing, workers at Chicago’s El Milagro tortilla factory are celebrating increased wages, an end to a seven-day work week and other protections. Reset learns more about the working conditions leading up to their campaign and what workers are looking to accomplish next.

Consumer prices rose 8.5 percent annually in March, the highest rate since 1981. Reset digs into why ballooning inflation rates are having a disproportionate impact on small businesses, and how long skyrocketing consumer prices are expected to last.

The inflation rate has reached a new 40-year high, hitting 8.5% annually in March. And small businesses are bearing the brunt of rising prices. Reset digs into how inflation is impacting various businesses and organizations in Chicago.

The American League kicked off this weekend with an emotional set of games for White Sox Fans. Reset uncovers the inner workings of the weekend’s innings.

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina breaks down what a negative test result really means.

Illinois Democrats have approved a balanced budget plan for 2023 that includes $1.8 billion in tax cuts and direct inflation payments for thousands of residents across the state. Reset checks in with two reporters for the latest in Springfield.

A new investigation by WBEZ, The Daily Line and Crain’s Chicago Business revealed attendance jumped from a D to a B- under Lightoot. Virtual meetings and more accountability for aldermen led to the increase this term. But the number of city council committees has also risen, and some rarely meet despite having six figure budgets. Reset checks in with two journalists involved in the investigation t...

Channeling early Y2K alternative rock, Old Joy brings a nostalgic euphoria to the stage just as their name suggests. Reset goes beyond the band with singer Alex Reindl.

Lawmakers looking to get tough on crime and give back money to taxpayers before wrapping up the spring legislative session. South Side Alderman Ray Lopez becomes the first candidate to challenge Mayor Lightfoot, while the Mayor’s gas giveaway proposal stalls in City Council. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap.

Seven Chicago restaurants were added to Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list this year, including Dear Margaret in Lakeview. For “Food Friday,” Reset checks in with the owner of the French-Canadian eatery.

Over $5 million is allocated for this measure, and comes on the heels of an announced gas card and CTA pass giveaway. People who receive these products through the rebate will be required to register them with the Chicago Police Department, raising questions about privacy and whether these actions are politically motivated. Reset checks in with a city official and a civil liberties advocate to lea...