In the Loop (Segments)

Highland Park authorities say the alleged gunman in Monday’s Fourth of July massacre bought his semiautomatic rifle legally in the Chicago area. Reset checks in with Congressman Schneider for the latest on gun legislation in the aftermath of the mass shooting in his district. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik, Stephanie Kim Guests: U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider

After an eight-hour manhunt by the FBI and local police Monday, North Chicago officers found and arrested the Highland Park shooting suspect later that night driving in Lake Forest. The suspect was considered armed and dangerous, but he was arrested peacefully. This contrasts starkly with the police killing of Jayland Walker, an unarmed, 25 year old Black man in Akron, Ohio, on June 27. Was the Hi...

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Meha Ahmad, Lynnea Domienik Guests: Lynn Sweet, Sarah Karp, Daniel Biss

Reset checks in with a reporter on the scene gathering community voices. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guests: Patrick Smith

Children as young as eight years old were injured in yesterday’s shooting at Highland Park’s 4th of July parade, and many more saw parents and community members injured or killed. So how can you process a traumatic event like this with the children in your life? Reset checks in with a child clinical psychologist to guide your conversations. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Guests: Dr. Tali Raviv

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman, Meha Ahmad Guests: David Goldenberg, Rabbi Evan Moffic

Donald Trump’s influence seems to have trumped hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin’s $50 million donation in Illinois’ Republican gubernatorial primary. Plus, the son of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. wins a crowded Democratic primary to replace Congressman Bobby Rush. Reset goes behind the headlines in WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Andrea Guthmann Guests: John Byrne, Brandon P...

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guests: Aziz Huq

Demand for homes and apartments is greater than supply nationwide, and construction of new properties is lagging behind demand. Reset checks in with a real estate reporter to learn more and with a tenants rights organization to learn what you need to know as a renter, and as a landlord. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guests: Alby Gallun, John Bartlett

Chicago cheese expert Cara Condon took home the 2022 Cheesemonger Invitational top prize in New York. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Christian Elliott Guests: Cara Condon

Voter turnout for primaries is consistently lower nationwide than for general elections. Political scientists point to structural issues with our voting system, but what were the logistical constraints this time around in Chicago that may have added to hesitancy to head to the polls? Reset checks in with the spokesperson from the Illinois Board of Elections to learn more about turnout in our state...

As Reset continues to cover the fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, we are listening to the stories of Chicagoans who have gotten abortions. In this first interview, we hear from Candice, a woman whose experience getting an abortion inspired her to become an activist. In our second interview, Reset talks to Becky Carrol: a pro-choice advocate since she was 16, who ma...

As June comes to a close, we reflect on Pride Month with drag queen Ramona Mirage. And we hear about an event at the Evanston Public Library that focuses on LGBTQIA+ law issues. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman Guests: Romana Mirage, Lorena Neal

Restricted access to reproductive care are likely to hit people of color and poor people the hardest. While abortion is still legal in Illinois, experts expect the overturning of Roe v. Wade to have a lasting impact on existing healthcare inequities in the region. Reset discusses the relationship between abortion access and health outcomes in pregnancy. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sarah Stark...

Even with abortion protections in Illinois, Black maternal health is in crisis. In an effort to change that, Planned Parenthood of Illinois wants to provide robust community support to Black people who are pregnant or have recently given birth. Reset gets the latest on pre- and post-partum services. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz, Sarah Stark Guests: Deloris Walker

According to a 2019 report from the Chicago Department of Public Health, Black Chicagoans are six times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white Chicagoans. While the Momnibus Act addresses the Black maternal health crisis nationally, the Chicago Department of Public Health wants to target local inequities. Reset breaks down new policy and other efforts to make pregnancy and chi...

Reset breaks down everything you need to know about the Illinois primary: the winners, the losers, and the strategy going into the fall. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Meha Ahmad, Stephanie Kim Guests: Lynn Sweet, David Greising, Dave McKinney, Robin Kelly, Danny Davis, Delia Ramirez

Reset breaks down everything you need to know about the Illinois primary: the winners, the losers, and the strategy going into the fall. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Meha Ahmad, Stephanie Kim Guests: Lynn Sweet, David Greising, Dave McKinney, Chris Robling

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guests: Lynn Sweet, Matt Dietrich

Before Roe v. Wade went into effect in 1973, abortion was illegal in the U.S. And so, people seeking the procedure were forced to receive care outside of the healthcare system and in the shadows. Reset hears from a Chicagoan who had an illegal abortion. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Isabelle Earl Guests: Linda Buczyna

Last week, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection said it would resume hearings no sooner than July. But Monday, the committee added a surprise hearing for Tuesday to present new evidence and witness testimony. Reset discusses what to expect in this week’s additional session Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sarah Stark Guests: Tom Mockaitis, Steven Schwinn

According to legal historian Mary Ziegler, the fall of Roe v. Wade was decades in the making. Reset digs into the conservative movement that successfully overturned Roe. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Mary Ziegler

In response to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, Democratic leaders have been saying Roe is on the ballot. Reset discusses the Democratic strategy to protect abortion rights at the federal level and whether it’ll be enough to drive voters to the polls in the fall. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Lynn Sweet

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, they changed a 50-year legal precedent for the “right to privacy” under the 14th Amendment. This could impact other landmark civil rights decisions, including contraception, sodomy, interracial marriage, and same-sex marriage. Reset uncovers what the Dobbs v. Jackson decision could mean for other rights. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Isabell...

As the country continues to react to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe V. Wade and debate a path forward, faith communities remain divided. While the anti-abortion movement in politics has been powered largely by white evangelicals and Catholic leadership, the majority of Catholics and at least a third of evangelicals believe abortion should be legal and accessible. Meanwhile, many Amer...