In the Loop (Segments)

Gyms and fitness centers in Illinois are allowed to partially reopen by Friday. Reset talks with a personal trainer and the head of a wellness network LifeStart about their plans to reopen.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins Reset to discuss her first legislative veto and COVID-19 recovery efforts in Cook County.

Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Cheryl Raye-Stout on what to expect from the modified NHL season and how other sports leagues are doing.

Local restaurants are one step closer to going back to normal in Illinois — but there’s still a long way to go. Reset checks in with the head of the Illinois Restaurant Association for more on what customers can expect going forward.

Chicago multi-genre artist Adrian Dunn bringing gospel music backwards and forwards at the same time. Reset checks in with Dunn for more on his new projects and how he’s getting through the pandemic.

Becky Vevea, WBEZ city politics reporter, joins Reset with an update on the latest efforts by local and state officials to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois. Producer: Meha Ahmad

Dental practices are competing for personal protective equipment like face masks and shields to treat patients in close proximity. Reset takes a closer look at the challenges facing dentists as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

After nearly three months, Illinois residents can finally go back to a salon or barbershop to get a haircut on Friday. Reset checks in with two hairdressers to discuss how they’re preparing to safely reopen.

What are young people’s views on the coronavirus crisis and how it’s being handled? 'Reset' sits down with a UChicago political scientist who conducts the survey to discuss the results.

Public health officials say COVID-19 spreads differently across different parts of the U.S., making the crisis much harder to contain. Reset checks in with Atlantic science writer Ed Yong on the pandemic and how states and local agencies are responding.

100 Chicago poets contributed to “American Gun,” a communal poem on local gun violence. Reset checks in with Green for more on how the project came together.

WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney joins Reset with your daily update on the latest efforts by local and state officials to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois. Producer: Nereida Moreno

Illinois lawmakers reconvene for an emergency session. Plus, Mayor Lori Lightfoot celebrates one year in office. Reset breaks down the biggest local and state news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with WBEZ’s Becky Vevea.

Life’s troubles can feel more difficult to manage in the face of a pandemic, but a new podcast “Movie Therapy” is offering support by way of movie prescriptions and advice from two film critics. Reset talks with the podcast hosts to discuss their new project.

Every day, we learn new information about the novel coronavirus and what we can do to slow its spread. Reset checks in with an infectious disease expert to answer your COVID-19 questions.

Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW News, gives an update on the latest efforts by local and state officials to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois. Becky Vevea sits in as host for Jenn White.

Chicago author Mikki Kendall talks about her new book and offers a critique of how modern feminism continues to fail marginalized women.

Reset checks in with a Harvard education professor to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting standardized testing.

Governor J.B. Prtizker announced Wednesday that restaurants and bars can begin opening their patios to patrons at the end of May. Reset brings on two restaurateurs to discuss what changes are underway to stay afloat.

Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting is stepping down following a massive overhaul of a landmark 1977 anti-redlining law. Reset finds out more on Otting’s departure and what it means for banks.

Facets Cinematheque is credited with introducing international cinema to mass audiences in the U.S. Reset discusses the organization’s 45 year legacy and reminisces about its late founder Milos Stehlik

Reset brings you a daily update on the pandemic in our region. Hannah Meisel, state politics reporter for the Daily Line, helps break down the latest efforts by local and state officials to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois. Producer: Nereida Moreno

Illinois-based auto insurance company State Farm has announced deep rate cuts in response to low traffic from the COVID-19 pandemic. Reset takes a closer look at how the auto insurance industry is dealing with the ongoing crisis.

As novel coronavirus affects the state’s most vulnerable residents, nonprofits are filling the gaps. Reset checks in with the head of Marillac St. Vincent to discuss how his organization is dealing with the pandemic.

Reset talks with two disability advocates to hear about the unique obstacles for the disabled community and what resources are available during the COVID-19 pandemic.