In the Loop (Segments)

Lawyers for Jacob Blake have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey for the August 2020 shooting that left Blake paralyzed. Reset speaks with one of Blake’s co-defending attorneys about what comes next.

Positivity rates of COVID-19 are at their highest since February and workers who qualify for the 1C tier are now eligible for vaccines. Reset brings on an infectious disease specialist to update us on the latest we need to know about vaccine access and coronavirus cases.

Every two years, Cook County holds a scavenger sale and sells off abandoned or boarded-up properties deep in property tax debt for a fraction of what they’re worth. It’s intention? To get the properties back in the hands of people who, presumably, will put them to use in communities and revitalize neighborhoods. But a new report shows that the 81-year-old program hasn’t been yielding the results i...

Nickelodeon Jr.'s learning platform Noggin is launching a new initiative in response to pre-schools closures and social isolation for kids that centers music learning as a tool to build social emotional skills for kids whose development has been disrupted by COVID. Reset brings on Noggin to hear more about the initiative and two teachers at a Chicago area school of music to share how their classes...

Tens of thousands of Chicagoans have fallen behind on their rent during the pandemic — and landlords are struggling, too. Reset brings on WBEZ’s Natalie Moore to explain the city’s rental housing crisis and what lies ahead.

A decade after the last Cabrini Green high-rise was demolished, Reset explores the housing project's legacy and why it continues to haunt Chicago today.

Reset brings on Block Club Chicago contributor Bob Chiarito for the latest on the controversy surrounding Loretto Hospital and reports of people buying counterfeit vaccination cards online.

The Illinois General Assembly has pending legislation which would mandate the elimination of lead service lines for all water utilities in the state. Chicago has more lead service water pipes than any other American city. Reset gets a point of view on how the proposed Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act connects to environmental and racial justice.

How do you diversify the world of dance? The Joffrey Academy of Dance in Chicago is trying to do it by reaching out to communities of color — specifically parents. Reset learns more about the Joffrey’s BIPOC parent committee and other efforts to make sure the academy is welcoming for all.

Former police officer Derek Chauvin is on trial for allegedly murdering George Floyd in Minneapolis.

As more states move to make all adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Rutgers University is requiring all students to get vaccinated before arriving on campus in the fall. Now, Illinois State University and other public higher education institutions across the state want to follow suit. Reset discusses what this means for college campuses, and how schools and students have been navigating the...

WBEZ released the first episode of their new series called Art of Power last week, which explores people’s rise to positions of power, and what lessons and wisdom they have gained along the way that they can share. Reset talks to the show creator about her vision and who will be featured in this season.

A Chicago area art gallery Corbett vs. Dempsey opened a new exhibition called “Sun Ra, The Substitute Words: Poetry, 1957-72” that will be on view through April 24. Reset hears from two dedicated Ra fans and art connoisseurs, including the owner of the gallery exhibit, on the value of the exhibit and Sun Ra’s repertoire.

WBEZ surveyed 25 suburban school districts in the collar counties and found disparities in attendance for districts serving low-income students than wealthier ones. WBEZ’s Susie An breaks down the survey results, how suburban districts are responding and what that means for students going forward.

The Loyola Ramblers are out of the NCAA tournament. The White Sox lost star slugger Eloy Jimenez for 5 months. And the Cubs couldn’t get a deal done with Anthony Rizzo before the start of the season. Reset runs down all the bad sports news with WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout.

How does Chicago’s vaccination rollout compare to other cities and states? While others have funneled most of their doses through hospitals and mass vaccination sites, Chicago instead relies on a network of more than 150 providers. Reset talks to Crain’s Chicago Business reporter A.D. Quig about how that has worked out for the city.

Coronavirus cases continue surging across Chicago and Illinois. A Loretto Hospital executive at the center of a vaccine scandal resigns. Plus, Evanston becomes the first city in the U.S. to offer Black residents reparations. Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Weekly News Recap with host Sasha-Ann Simons.

What do the four stars on the Chicago flag represent? What three First Ladies were born in Illinois? Those are the kind of questions stumping contestants on a new Chicago-centered trivia show debuting Friday on WTTW. Quiz show host Geoffrey Baer stops by Reset to test your Chicago knowledge.

For over a year, we were forced to adjust our work environment due to COVID-19. But for couples living together, they adjusted their living arrangements as well. Reset checks in with a clinical psychologist on what to do to keep that spark alive. And a couple on how they’re keeping that spark alive for the last year.

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.

Illinois residents significantly cut their commuting during COVID-19. The cost was more than $1 billion in lost revenues to the state. Reset learns more from a new study on the damage to the local economy.

Chicago Public Schools officials want 9-12 grade students back in the classroom next month, but about two-thirds of high schoolers will stay remote.

Cheryl Raye Stout gives us a preview of Loyola’s Sweet 16 game as they take on Oregon State on Saturday. Plus, the latest baseball news from Arizona, and the Bulls at the trade deadline.

In the era of COVID-19 and deep inequality, local governments say community engagement has become essential to delivering equitable outcomes. Reset talks with Chicago and suburban elected officials on how they’ve changed the way they seek residents input before making decisions.

On the final day of WBEZ’s spring membership drive, we hear from two members about why they listen and why they gave.