In the Loop (Segments)

For decades the Magnificent Mile was a popular and bustling shopping district for visitors from across the world. But in the last few years, the number of vacancies along Chicago’s iconic downtown stretch has continued to rise. A group of business owners and urban planners say it’s time to rethink what the Mag Mile could be and have some ideas. Reset sits down with a reporter and Mag Mile business...

For decades the Magnificent Mile was a popular and bustling shopping district for visitors from across the world. But in the last few years, the number of vacancies along Chicago’s iconic downtown stretch has continued to rise. A group of business owners and urban planners say it’s time to rethink what the Mag Mile could be and have some ideas. Reset sits down with a reporter and Mag Mile business...

Soccer, unlike football, is a game that’s played and watched throughout the world. Chicago’s home to many immigrant communities and ethnicities and fans are pumped. Reset hears how fans are responding and engaging across the city. GUEST: Heather Aguirre, manager Simone’s in Pilsen Dan Mihalopoulos, government and politics reporter with WBEZ

Chicago’s German roots run deep, including holiday markets, Lutheran traditions, and a Blonde haired women who mysteriously leaves gifts…sound like anyone you know? Reset hears from local Chicago German cultural experts GUEST: Monica Jirak, Executive Director of Dank Haus Maren Biester, CEO of German American Events, Organizers of the Christkindlmarkets

Abortion bans and restrictions might be the law of the land in some states, but they don’t hold jurisdiction over the sky. Volunteer pilots can fly right through loopholes to get patients seeking abortion care across state lines. Reset gets the scoop on Illinois nonprofit Elevated Access. GUESTS: Elly Fishman, freelance journalist and author of Refugee High Mike, pilot and founder of Elevated Acce...

The Chicago Bulls are in the middle of a long road trip; how is the team holding up? Plus: rising Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is battling an injury. How should the Bears proceed? And in what could be one of the coolest jobs in sports, the Chicago Cubs hired a baseball scientist. Reset gets updated on all the important local sports news. GUEST: Cheryl Raye-Stout, WBEZ sports contributor

WBEZ compiled a list of unique and affordable non-traditional holiday events to give you that warm-fuzzy holiday feeling for kids and adults alike. Reset hears about a few of those unique holiday events. GUEST: Samantha Callender, WBEZ Digital fellow Alfreda Burke, soloist on Too Hot To Handel Aaron Del Mar, founder of the Santa Hustle 5k

Six groups across the South and West sides are finalists for the Chicago Prize, a $10 million grant coming from the Pritzker Traubert Foundation, and the winner will be announced in December. We’ve spent the past several weeks talking with the finalists to hear their pitches for the multimillion dollar prize. Today Reset discusses a plan for a real estate development project in South Shore that co...

In recent months, airline workers have been stretched thin by low wages and staffing shortages. We check in with two O’Hare employees after the busiest travel day of the year to hear how they’re holding up. Plus, O’Hare is getting a new look. We learn about the planned expansion of the airport’s international terminal. GUESTS: Carolyn Marsalek, customer service agent at American Airlines Marni Pyk...

Traveling for the holidays can be a beast but it’s all worth it when you can see family and friends for dinner. Reset wants to get you to your destination in one piece with some handy tips. GUEST: Natalie Compton, travel reporter for the Washington Post

Thanksgiving is a time filled with food, loved ones, and more food. So much food we aren’t sure what to do with the rest. Reset meets with a food expert on how to use your Thanksgiving leftovers GUEST: Jordan Wimby, known as Melanin Martha (she/her); food preservationist and cultural historian

House music was born out of Chicago’s underground club culture back in the 70s and it’s remained out of the mainstream music rotation — until now. Giant artists like Beyoncé and Drake are releasing projects heavily influenced by the Chicago genre and one can only think about what’s next for house. Reset sits down with Chicago-based DJ Terry Hunter about his recent Grammy nomination for his remix...

Children and preteens wield $1.2 trillion in purchasing power every year, through items they buy directly, or that they convince their parents to buy for them, according to a 2018 Viacom report. Thus, tech companies encourage devices for recreation and learning, while showering children with a stream of advertisements that can affect their values, relationships and sense of self. Reset learns more...

Chicago hasn’t had a big snowfall yet this year, but it’s already time to start thinking about school next fall. The deadline to apply for Chicago Public Schools is next Friday, December 2, at 5 PM. Reset breaks down everything you need to know with a local education reporter. GUEST: Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago Bureau Chief

The 2022 World Cup is underway in Qatar. The host country has received pushback on a number of recent decisions, from the sale of beer to players’ right to protest. Reset checks in with two Chicago sports contributors and a professor from Northwestern to discuss the USMNT chances and the tumultuous backdrop of this year's World Cup. GUESTS: Cheryl Ray Stout,WBEZ sports contributor Brian Sandalow,...

Reset sits down with the woman who opened several nursing schools herself across the city to find out how she did it and what compelled her to take action. GUEST: Ebony Scott, CEO of Scott School of Careers

Chicagoans remembered Elise Malary, a trans activist who was killed earlier this year, on Transgender Day of Remembrance—or Transgender Day of Resilience, as some activists call it. In her honor, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office pledged to participate in the Chicago Therapy Collective’s Hire Trans Now initiative, which Malary created. Reset learns more about Hire Trans Now from three of its leaders....

A three-yearlong CBS2 investigation found most child abuse claims reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services get closed by the agency as “unfounded.” Reset learns why that’s the case and what this means for children in foster care. GUEST: Dave Savini, CBS2 Chicago investigative reporter

There are more than 20,000 stillbirths in the U.S each year, but research suggests that many of them could be preventable. Reset speaks with an investigative reporter and a physician to learn about the obstacles to preventing stillbirths, and how more babies could be delivered safely. GUESTS: Duaa Eldeib, investigative reporter at ProPublica Illinois Dr. Bob Silver, Professor of Obstetrics and Gyn...

A collection of columns by longtime Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin is compiled in a newly-released book, Who Is The City For. The last decade is under the microscope, and questions of equity are on the table. Reset learns about how Chicago’s urban design projects are and aren’t improving the city. GUESTS: Blair Kamin, author of Who Is The City For Lee Bey, architecture critic, Chi...

Ten million dollars is up for grabs to fund real estate and community development plans in the South and West sides. This grant comes out of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation and will be awarded in December. Reset sits down with one of the six finalists to talk about the need for a community hub and to centralize resources for youth, seniors and returning citizens in Back of the Yards. GUESTS: Crai...

PLACEHOLDER

Behind every great movie is an equally great score. And there is a long tradition of orchestras playing movie scores live—including this weekend at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Reset talks to the CSO at the Movies conductor and a local music critic about The Princess Bride in concert. GUESTS: Richard Kaufman, conductor for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s CSO at the Movies series Britt Julious,...

As the “tripledemic” maintains its hold on Chicago’s healthcare system, hospitals are fighting back. Reset hears from healthcare experts on infectious disease and pediatrics. GUESTS: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care Dr. Anisha Kshetrapal, emergency medicine physician at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and assistant professor of pediatrics at Northwestern’s Feinb...

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 18, 2022