In the Loop (Segments)

Behind the power struggle between Mayor Johnson, Pedro Martinez, and the Chicago Board of Ed 05.12.2024 7:48 ↓

The CPS CEO declined a buyout this week from the Chicago Board of Education.

This Chicago one-woman show makes a ‘mixtape’ with the audience 04.12.2024 10:24 ↓

‘Ruth on the Rocks’ is an interactive theater experience that tells a Chicago tale using music and audience participation.

Illinois is losing its newspapers and journalists 04.12.2024 9:10 ↓

In just one year, the U.S. has lost over 120 newspapers and more than 7,000 jobs as of September.

Elevate helps 450 families switch to electric appliances 04.12.2024 14:57 ↓

This can lower bills, improve indoor air quality and reduce carbon emissions.

A new exhibit at the Field Museum behind our love of cats 03.12.2024 8:09 ↓

“Cats: Predators to Pets” tells the story, science and cultural significance of cats in the wild and in our homes.

Chicago non-profit receives record-breaking donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott 03.12.2024 11:48 ↓

On Giving Tuesday, Reset shines a spotlight on a Chicago non-profit that recently received a record-breaking donation from Mackenzie Scott.

Property taxes in Chicago’s south suburbs soar 03.12.2024 12:29 ↓

Residents saw their bills increase by thousands of dollars.

Concerts not to be missed this December 02.12.2024 10:29 ↓

From Andrew Bird’s annual holiday special to a punk show from a Memphis-based group, the options are vast.

A love letter to Chicago diners 02.12.2024 16:11 ↓

From the long menus to the vibes, the classic Chicago diner must be protected at all costs.

Behind the nationwide journey to revisit Studs Terkel’s ‘Division Street’ 02.12.2024 19:12 ↓

The upcoming podcast ‘Division Street, Revisited’ builds on Studs Terkel’s first book of oral history chronicling life in the 1960s.

Creative ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers 27.11.2024 12:59 ↓

From savory waffles made from stuffing to pie for breakfast to soul food egg rolls, the possibilities for Thanksgiving leftovers are endless. Reset gets tips from busy moms and food lovers. GUESTS: Jenny LeFlore, creator of Mama Fresh Monica Eng, Chicago reporter, Axios

How Cabrini-Green changed American public housing 27.11.2024 16:43 ↓

The Last Days of Cabrini-Green tells the story of 7-year-old Dantrell Davis and his mother Annette Freeman. Davis was shot on his way to school on Oct. 13, 1992. His mother was walking him there. After his death, it sparked raids and overpolicing in the neighborhood. Reset sits down with the creators of the podcast to learn more about their stories and history. GUESTS: Ben Austen, journalist, auth...

Sleepless nights for unhoused as winter approaches 27.11.2024 16:35 ↓

As temperatures drop, being homeless can be dangerous. What are the city and state doing to help the unhoused find safe shelter? Reset gets an update. GUESTS: Christine Haley, state homelessness chief Doug Fraser, executive director, The Chicago Help Initiative

What happens to the birds flying inside O’Hare? 26.11.2024 8:03 ↓

Do they have to ever remove the birds? Do they find mates, build nests and stay there for generations? We’ve got questions.

Chicago native Jim O’Heir talks ‘Parks and Recreation,’ improv and a lovable mini horse 26.11.2024 19:03 ↓

Jim O’Heir, actor, author of Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendships, Waffles and Parks and Recreation

News and politics burning you out? Get away with some romance and adventure 26.11.2024 19:30 ↓

Spice things up this winter with some escapist fiction.

Pilot program erases $72 million in medical debt for Illinoisans 25.11.2024 19:12 ↓

A state program is wiping away medical debt for tens of thousands of Illinois residents. Here’s how it works.

How big tech could affect Chicagoans’ electric bills in 2025 25.11.2024 11:09 ↓

The average individual increase is expected to be $10.50 per month, starting in mid-2025.

What's That Building? Oak Park Village Hall 22.11.2024 12:11 ↓

Dennis chats with Reset about the renovation of Oak Park Village Hall.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 22, 2024 22.11.2024 45:12 ↓

Plus, who on the panel has terrible Thanksgiving pie opinions?

Get to know Chicago footwork with The Era Footwork Crew 21.11.2024 19:39 ↓

“I like to think that everything we do is through the lens of footworking,” crew member Steelo says.

Thanksgiving isn’t complete without pie 21.11.2024 14:15 ↓

To avoid stress, “you can make your pie crust today, freeze it, and thaw it before you want to make it,” says Martin Sorge.

LGBTQ Chicagoans brace for a second Trump term 21.11.2024 12:34 ↓

The President-elect’s promises to roll back LGBTQ rights has same-sex married couples rushing to reinforce their legal protections.

Trump’s cabinet picks vow to push for ‘energy dominance’ over climate goals 20.11.2024 14:22 ↓

The Interior Department will create a new body, the National Energy Council, to pursue these goals.

A long fall means a delayed winter – but fear not, Chicago. Snow is on the way. 20.11.2024 13:22 ↓

Also, what to pack in your winter emergency kit.