In the Loop (Segments)

Self-billed as the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, the One Earth Film Festival will focus on the intersection of environmental and racial justice this year. Reset learns more about the festival's lineup of films and filmmakers.

On Thursday, West Side United is presenting a progress report to West Side residents on their achievements toward their collaborative’s mission: to reduce the stark life expectancy gap between the Loop and West Side by 50% by 2030.

Two major trade shows scheduled to be held at McCormick Place have been canceled over coronavirus fears — a loss in one-time revenue Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s budget was depending on. And convention season is only just getting started.

Reset brings you a roundup of things to see, hear, and eat in Chicago over the weekend, with the help of Karen Hawkins, co-editor in chief at Chicago Reader.

In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was known as the face that launched a thousand ships — and the one to blame for the Trojan War. Tonight, lawyers and judges will take on her case for the National Hellenic Museum’s annual trial series.

Chicago’s rank-and-file officers may soon have a new union leader. Four challengers are vying to unseat Kevin Graham, the incumbent president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell for the latest.

On Wednesday, WTTW is airing its new special “Chicago By ‘L,’” where they explore the city by way of riding all eight CTA lines and stopping off in various neighborhoods. Reset sits down with the host to hear more about the project.

Lawmakers are calling for more information on the testing, diagnoses and costs of treating coronavirus, or COVID-19. Reset checks in with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi for the latest on these efforts.

A new ProPublica investigation shows how — in just 10 years — a tiny Illinois startup grew into the largest video gambling operator in the country. Reset digs into the investigation into Illinois-based Accel Entertainment. Producer: Meha Ahmad

In part 2 of our occasional series, WBEZ’s Monica Eng gives us tips for cooking South Asian food by walking us through Patel Brothers grocery store in suburban Niles.

All four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois have been in Cook County. Reset checks in with the Cook County Department of Public Health to find out if it has the resources needed to monitor, treat and contain the virus.

Democrat Dan Lipinski has been the representative of Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District for 15 years. Reset takes a look at his reelection bid, and why this race is one to watch during Illinois’ primary on March 17.

Reset checks in with political reporters from three key Super Tuesday states about the latest results, and what they could mean for Illinois' primary on March 17.

Hoda Katebi is the founding member of Blue Tin Production, a Chicago-based clothing manufacturing co-op run by refugee and immigrant women. Reset spotlights Katebi for the latest in our Chicago Creatives series.

A program at Northwestern Medicine is gaining national attention for its unique approach to mental health services for soon-to-be and new mothers, specifically their work with depression. RESET sits down with the program’s leaders.

Illinois’ sixth district was a Republican stronghold before going blue in 2018. Now, it’s one of the most important races of 2020. Reset breaks down who wants to be the next representative in the district and what’s at stake.

Marketing a new product is complicated. Legal pot businesses in Illinois are doing something harder: Marketing an entire new industry. Reset sits down with a marketing expert to discuss some of the industry's challenges... and opportunities.

Reset checks in with Jonah Newman of the reporting nonprofit Injustice Watch for more on their 2020 Judicial Election Guide.

Former Illinois Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Freeman died yesterday at the age of 86. He was a man of “firsts”, and is best known for being the first African American to serve on Illinois’ highest bench.

Chicago Tribune reporter Lisa Schencker stops by to discuss what could be the 5th coronavirus case in Illinois. Plus, Reset asks financial expert Brian Battle about the Federal Reserve cutting its benchmark rate by half a percent due to the epidemic.

Early voting will expand to all 50 ward polling places starting Monday. Reset checks in with the Chicago Board of elections for everything you need to know about early voting ahead of the March 17 primary.

With Super Tuesday looming, Reset takes a look at where candidates stand in the race for the Democratic nomination.

Reset sits down with one of the Chicago Prize finalists, “Economic Equity and Opportunity via A Little Village Community Hub,” to hear about their proposal that's in the running for the $10 million grant.

Reset takes a look at issues most important young voters, the prospect of the youth vote and other key findings from the latest nationally representative survey of young adults ages 18 to 36.

Chicago-area health care companies are all being affected by COVID-19 in their own unique ways. Reset details how the spread of coronavirus across the United States and the world is affecting business here in the Midwest.