In the Loop (Segments)

Reset digs into the science behind Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and what lessons about learning we can take from America’s favorite neighbor.

Chicagoans are reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and prepare for the lifting of mask and vaccine mandates.

The Chicago Food Justice Summit is underway for its 17th year and is bringing awareness to problems of food equity while highlighting the progress the industry has made over the last year. Reset talks to the organizers of the event.

Advocates say that despite legalization, old cannabis-related charges are still hurting thousands of Illinois residents. Reset checks in with Cabrini Green Legal Aid and a Democratic state lawmaker to discuss the cannabis expungement process and some of the barriers to getting your record cleared.

Side Practice Coffee opened in the summer of 2020 to a line out the door waiting to try its ube drinks and treats. The coffee shop serves as a side passion project for the owner, as well as for the dozens of people who have held a pop-up in the space. For our weekly series “Chicago Innovators,” Reset learns more about the coffee shop and business incubator.

A controversial bill aims to hold tech companies responsible for posts containing child pornography. Critics say it could have unintended consequences that impact digital privacy. Reset digs into the Earn It Act and the impact the legislation could have on free expression online.

Thousands of Chicago Public School students and their parents were surprised with free, full-ride scholarships to college. The scholarships aren’t just for the students, either — one of their parents will also get the chance for a full-ride to college, too. The scholarship covers more than just tuition, including books, fees, and more. Reset gets the latest with WBEZ’s Sarah Karp.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to seize the assets of gang members faced a vote in City Council Wednesday. Lightfoot says that ordinance could help reduce crime, but critics say it’s discriminatory. Reset gets the latest from WBEZ’s Patrick Smith.

Illinois plans to lift mask and vaccine card requirements by Feb. 28, and Chicago and Cook County will follow suit. Reset discusses how restaurant owners and workers feel about the change.

President Biden says Russia has officially begun its invasion of Ukraine. Reset checks in with Congressman Mike Quigley about what the escalating conflict means for Ukrainians and the NATO alliance, and how new sanctions against Russia might be felt in Chicago.

Major League Baseball is in a lockout and the Bulls are back and practicing after the NBA All-Star game.

Seniors have endured a tough two years during the pandemic. They’ve been at much higher risk of becoming ill or dying from COVID-19, which often meant they had no choice but to spend most of their time at home away from loved ones. Reset examines what the future holds for this group and how the pandemic has shaped the outlook for the senior living sector.

WTTW’s FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION docuseries puts a human face on the impact racial divisions have on individuals across the city through 15 personal stories. Reset speaks with the executive producer and director of the docuseries to learn more.

WTTW’s FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION docuseries puts a human face on the impact racial divisions have on individuals across the city through 15 personal stories. Reset speaks with the executive producer and director of the docuseries to learn more.

The fire that started in a residential building on the 4300 block of North Richmond on Monday morning is owned by a landlord who has incurred hundreds of building code violations for his dozens of properties. Reset checks in with a reporter who has been covering this story, and a representative from a tenants rights organization about what you should know if you suspect there are safety concerns i...

For a middle class Black family in 1919, a mother’s death brings a reckoning with their past. This unfolding reckoning serves as the premise for Relentless, which came out of the Timeline Theater’s Playwright Collective. Reset checks in with the playwright and the director to hear about their process, and how this play can help us reflect on our current moment.

The award-winning musician and social justice activist will be part of a special immersive concert at the Symphony Center on Saturday. Reset learns more about the immersive concert.

An estimated 200,000 Russian troops now line the Ukrainian border. Reset examines the threat of an invasion and how it’s affecting the Ukrainian-American community in Chicago.

Despite becoming one of the most passionate and powerful voices of the civil rights movement, Fannie Lou Hamer’s story is still relatively unknown to many. A Chicago-based documentary filmmaker is trying to change that through a new film that features Hamer’s public speeches, personal interviews and powerful songs. Reset talks to the director and Hamer’s great-niece, who helped produce the documen...

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina explains what living ‘with’ the virus could look like in our state.

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent Chicago area home prices into the stratosphere. How long will the highs last? Reset checks in on the state of the housing market in the city and the suburbs.

If you have children over the age of ten, they probably know John Green from his young adult novels and YouTube channel, “Crash Course”. Reset hears about his first book for adults, The Anthropocene Reviewed.

Illinois’ gubernatorial race heats up and a member of the Daley dynasty is convicted of tax fraud. Reset’s “Weekly News Recap” goes behind the headlines with analysis of the week’s events.

As Chicago Black Restaurant Week comes to a close, Reset checks in with the owner of The Black Vegan in Little Village for the latest in our series “Food Friday.” The restaurant offers plant-based comfort food classics like portabella wings and jackfruit sliders.

One of the owners of The Chicago Reader wrote an essay questioning the rush to vaccinate children against COVID-19. The editorial board hired fact-checkers, which the owner said was censorship, which has led to a stalemate of sorts and choosing sides. Reset checks in with an independent journalist to learn more about what has transpired and what might be next for The Reader.