In the Loop (Segments)

Stigma, shame and lack of resources are some of the factors that make it hard for people harmed by domestic violence to flee a dangerous situation. But for some immigrant women—who might me less connected to social services—it can be even more difficult. Reset spoke to the leaders of two organizations that provide crisis support to domestic violence survivors to learn how cultural competence is ke...

A new investigation finds more trees were planted in wealthier, whiter neighborhoods in the past decade over those with higher need in Chicago’s South and West side. Reset learns about the impact of fewer trees in a neighborhood. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Christian Elliott, Brenda Ruiz Guest: Joe Mahr

Summer hasn't officially started yet but you can expect an almost record breaking heat index this week. Reset talks through what to expect and how to stay cool. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guest: Scott Collis

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Isabelle Earl and Christian Elliott Guest: Cheryl Raye-Stout

A majority of Republican voters in Illinois would support Donald Trump running for president again in 2024, according to a new Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ poll. The results come as the Jan. 6 hearings focus on Trump’s role in the violent insurrection with his false election claims. Reset digs into the findings, and how much influence Trump could have on the Illinois primary. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Prod...

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guests: Tom Mockaitis and Robert Pape

Reset gets the latest in mayoral, aldermanic and the governor’s race, anti-crime initiatives. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Lynnea Domienik, Stephanie Kim Guests: Kimberley Egonmwan, David Greising, and Dan Mihalopoulos

Summer is here and there's no better way to see the best food the Windy City has to offer than by going to Taste of Chicago. Reset samples food from some vendors you can expect to see in Austin this weekend. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guests: Charlie Robinson, Chef Nikki, and Denita Tittle

The city of Chicago comes alive during Pride Month. Chicagoans will take to the streets for Chicago Pride Fest June 18-19th, Pride in the Park June 25-26th, and the Pride Parade on June 26th in Northalstead. The three big events are the tip of the iceberg: there are countless smaller parties and get-togethers in neighborhoods, bars, and even at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Reset checks in with the lead o...

After losing a court battle, threatening an appeal to federal court with the ACLU, organizers of the Aurora, Ill. Pride Parade got their permit back from the city. Aurora’s mayor, Richard Irvin, had revoked the permit for the parade on Wednesday. Irvin said that the city would need 20 more of its police officers to sign up for overtime in order to provide security for the event. The city says they...

As prices continue to rise, a report from the U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics found that the Consumer Price Index was up 8.6 percent in May compared with May of last year. Reset dives into the latest inflation data and how much of a difference Chicago’s minimum wage hike will make. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Marie Mendoza Guest: Michael Miller

Reset architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes us to the Sheldon and Harriet Peck Homestead, a confirmed Underground Railroad site in west suburban Lombard.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published reports earlier this year that show that in order to prevent a rise in global temperature above 1.5 C, the carbon emissions from everything that we buy, do, or eat must peak by 2025. Yet, many companies and governments set goals for achieving this by 2030 or 2050. Reset discusses strategies for reducing carbon emissions in the workplace in th...

Prime time hearings about January 6th begin tonight. What new information can we expect to hear?

Sit back, relax and allow us to introduce you to some new music by up-and-coming artists from Chicago and beyond. Featured favorites include reggaeton duo Abel and Adam Martinez, and emcees Vice, Fury, and Louie Tha Profit. Plus, we hear a new R&B tune from South Side Chicago native SymbaSyd. Reset chats with Vocalo’s morning host and producer to hear his top five picks In Rotation for June.

A new Pew Research Center survey on gender identity finds a growing number of U.S. adults know someone who is trans or nonbinary. More than 40% say they personally know someone who is trans and 20% know someone who is nonbinary. Reset digs into the data with the lead researcher.

Chicago Public Schools announced Tuesday a revised $9.5 billion budget for the upcoming school year. The budget includes funding for about 1,600 new school staff and boosts the district’s contribution to the teacher pension fund. Reset digs into the details with an education reporter ahead of the school board vote June 22.

To improve our connection to nature and make Chicago more resilient, the Walder Foundation has funded the research of five early-career Chicago based scientists through the Biota-Awards. Reset learns more from two of the awardees and the director of the foundation. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guests: Sara Ruane, Meghan Midgley, and Jack Westwood

A new Pew Research survey finds students from low-income families and Black and Hispanic teenagers have struggled more with remote learning and completing homework than their peers. One factor was a lack of adequate technology. Reset digs into the data and learns more about the internet disparities in neighborhoods across Chicago. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guest: Heather Kelly a...

When kids are released from the Cook County Juvenile Center, Chicago’s juvenile jail on the near west side, they’re expected to be picked up by a guardian. But many kids under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) are not assigned housing, and are forced to wait in jail until a guardian arrives, sometimes for months. WBEZ reporter Patrick Smith uncovered data about thes...

With Chicago bike season in full swing, Reset checked in with cycling experts to find out how we can enjoy the trails—and streets—safely. We learned everything from proper turn signal etiquette, to what to do if you’re involved in a crash while cycling. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman Guests: Janine Fletcher-Thomas and David Simmons

After a recent increase in cyclist deaths and injuries in Chicago, the city has put up flexible posts on Dusable Lake Shore Drive and plans on bringing protected bike lanes to the Northwest Side. But some cyclists and advocates say there’s more to be done. Reset learns more about the city’s biking infrastructure, and what improvements can be made. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Marie Mendoza Gue...

Even though the mayoral race is more than eight months away, Mayor Lori Lightfoot already faces six opponents: former CEO of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas, 6th Ward Ald. Roderick Sawyer, 15th Ward Ald. Raymond Lopez, State Rep. Kam Buckner, businessman Willie Wilson and Chicago police officer Frederick Collins. If successful, Lightfoot would be the first woman to be reelected as Chicago mayor...

Duckworth is encouraging Taiwanese and South Korean companies to build factories in downstate Illinois.

JB Pritzker’s successful run for governor in 2018 included leveling similar accusations against then-Gov. Bruce Rauner.