In the Loop (Segments)

Chicago Beyond is bringing together correctional officers and administrators, formerly incarcerated people and their families to shift the current understanding of safety, which they say is based on control, to one that makes people whole. They are launching this initiative next week. Reset checks in with people impacted by the carceral system who are leading this work.

The COVID-19 pandemic created an unpredictable employment landscape, but things are looking up for college graduates. According to a national survey, employers are significantly boosting recruitment. Reset learns more about what’s driving this trend and how the class of 2022 can leverage it. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Marie Mendoza GUESTS: Robert Bruno, professor and director of the labor ed...

Illinois’ current behavioral health workforce can meet the needs of only about a quarter of residents, according to the latest federal data.

This year’s conference features a number of virtual power chats and in-person events for executives and rising leaders.

Chicago aldermen approved the map Monday, narrowly avoiding a deadline that would have allowed voters to decide on boundaries themselves.

World-famous Chicago photographer Sandro Miller captures the magic of Black women’s hair in his book “Crowns: My Hair, My Soul, My Freedom.”

As the number of hate crimes increases in the U.S., organizers say conversations on how to be anti-racist are more important than ever.

Leaders in Chicago and Illinois respond to a series of shootings targeting Asian businesses in Dallas over the past month.

Last week, Evanston moved into high COVID-19 risk level after reporting 397 new COVID cases. Reset checks in with an infectious disease specialist about what’s driving the uptick in cases.

Chicago’s air quality is among the worst in the country, and the issue has been tied to the city’s dozens of industrial corridors. Data from a new network of sensors confirms that link, showing Chicagoans who live near heavy-traffic areas are breathing the most polluted air. Reset learns more about the findings from a new joint investigation by WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times and MuckRock.

Abortion will continue to remain legal in Illinois if Roe v. Wade were to be overturned, and starting June 1st, people under 18 will not need to have a guardian notified before the abortion. While these protections will stay in place, legal advocates are concerned that there will be attempts by states to make it illegal to aid out of state patietns seeking abortions. Reset checks in with the Ameri...

The U.S. is experiencing a nationwide shortage of baby formula thanks to supply and demand issues and the FDA shutting down a major Michigan formula plant over sanitary conditions. Reset hears what two parents are facing getting their babies the food they need.

An 18-year-old white man motivated by racial hatred killed 10 Black people with an assault rifle at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York Saturday. Reset checks in with an expert on extremism whose recent work tracks what motivated people to storm the U.S. Capitol in January 2021.

An 18-year-old white man motivated by racial hatred killed 10 Black people with an assault rifle at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York Saturday. Reset talks to Black Chicagoans about their reaction and thoughts on yet another mass shooting, this one specifically targeting Black people.

Chicago is now at “medium” risk for COVID-19 transmission. Meanwhile, the City Council strikes a tentative deal in the ward remap saga. Plus, President Biden visits Kankakee and Chicago. Reset goes beyond the headlines to give you more insight into the important stories of the week that you might have missed.

Scottish baker and Tiktok sensation Coinneach MacLeod is publishing his favorite recipes for his global following. Reset talks cookies and cupcakes with the now author and learns what inspired his unique take on traditional Scottish baked goods.

Every state bordering Illinois could enact abortion bans if Roe V. Wade is overturned, making the Prairie State a beacon for Midwesterners seeking abortions. Reset asked the CEO of Planned Parenthood Wisconsin how she’s working with abortion providers in Illinois as Roe hangs in the balance.

Illinois hospitals and clinics are expecting an additional 20,000 to 30,000 patients a year if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. But health care professionals say burnout and staffing shortages have reached crisis levels during the pandemic. Reset discusses what this could mean for the future of abortion care in Illinois.

Reset learns about the Mary Thompson Hospital, named after the pioneering physician who opened Chicago’s first hospital dedicated to treating women and children.

Two writers argue that the immediacy of smartphones and social media have forever changed the journey to racial justice. Reset talks about the role technology plays during pivotal moments in America’s racial divide with the authors of Seen and Unseen: Technology, Social Media, and the Fight for Racial Justice.

On May 20, Chicago educators are set to vote on the leadership and direction of the Chicago Teachers Union. This is the first seriously contested CTU election in over a decade, with three caucuses in the running. Reset discusses the upcoming election and how it could shape the district and city moving forward.

The U.S. inflation rate dipped to 8.3% in April, marking the first slowdown in eight months. Some experts say we’re past the peak of inflation but that upward pressures remain. Reset discusses the latest numbers and hears from listeners about the impact they’re seeing on their wallets.

Over the years, Friends of the Chicago River has tackled litter, stormwater runoff and sewage problems that have presented the greatest pollution risks to Chicago’s waterway. On Saturday, volunteers in over 70 locations will join the group for its 30th annual volunteer cleanup day. Reset learns more about the event and efforts to converse and steward the Chicago River.

We’re ushering in the warm Chicago spring weather with hot new tunes currently spinning on Vocalo Radio’s airwaves. Featured local artists include S-O-S, BCE Flamee, Ebony Loren, Ace Da Vinci and a joint collaboration by Max Julian and former emcee Robust. Reset sits down with Vocalo’s morning host and producer to hear his top five In Rotation picks for May.

Standing on a corner handing out fliers for your cause is so 1990’s. Reset learns how today’s activist are using Web3 for and cryptocurrency to support abortion rights.