In the Loop (Segments)

Two new studies published by the Pew Research Center take a closer look at Afro-Latino identity in the U.S. and the different types of discrimination Latinos experience. Reset digs into the numbers with one of the researchers.

Illinois is one of more than a dozen states with laws in place that protect people’s right to abortion. But that’s not the case for much of the Midwest. Reset discusses how Illinois abortion providers could be affected if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held a press conference Tuesday about the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned, after a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published by Politico on Monday. Reset talks to the governor about what this could mean for the future of abortion access in Illnois.

Before Roe v. Wade, the Jane Collective connected women to doctors who were willing to perform abortions. The Chicago group later grew into a network of members who learned how to do the procedures themselves. Reset learns more about this history, in the wake of a leaked draft opinion that suggests the Supreme Court could overturn the landmark 1973 ruling.

Fetal viability is the point at which a fetus can survive outside of the womb. Reset checks in with a bioethicist about this key component of Roe v. Wade and how anti-abortion activists gained steam over the past few decades.

Politico has published a draft opinion by conservative Justice Samuel Alito showing that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn abortion rights in the U.S. Reset has analysis on the future of reproductive rights in America.

A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion published by Politico on Monday sheds light on why the nation’s highest court is poised to reverse Roe v. Wade. Reset digs into the impact of abortion legislation in the 49 years since the landmark ruling.

The nation’s highest court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a leaked draft opinion published by. POLITICO on Monday. Reset checks in with a constitutional law scholar for legal analysis and a look at the future of abortion access and reproductive rights in the U.S.

States like Texas and Mississippi have restricted access to abortion services in recent months. But now that the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, some abortion providers are bracing for an influx of out-of-state patients. Reset checks in the head of a Planned Parenthood branch that has been on the front lines of this issue.

Like many children, Stella hates going to sleep at night. She ropes her best friend, Roger, into an elaborate plan to keep the sun from going down, so she can stay awake and play all day long. Reset checks in with the book’s first-time author.

We check in with infectious disease specialist Dr. Taormina about what it means to exit the pandemic phase and ask why there have been more vaccinated people dying from COVID-19.

Scrap metal company Sims Metal Management is seeking multiple city permits despite intense community pushback, one of many companies facing complaints and concerns about the pollution they are bringing to Chicago communities. Reset dives into this new study and uncovers the community consequences of pollutive companies like Sims Metal Management.

As more people head back to the office, we check in with a clinical psychologist about best practices for maintaining mental health while on the clock. Plus, a workplace journalist from The New York Times talks to Reset about how bosses — and employees — feel about reporting to work in-person.

Whole Foods opened in Englewood in 2016 to excitement and fanfare, providing options for healthy food and luring other retailers to sign leases in the area. But Friday, the chain announced they were closing the Englewood store in addition to a location near DePaul, as part of a national cost-saving initiative. Reset checks in with local leaders and a local vendor who sold product at the store to h...

Reset covers key races in the election

Parents and teachers protest Chicago Public Schools budget cuts and the head of the Chicago Reader steps down amid employee protests. Reset goes behind the headlines in the Weekly News Recap.

After years of questionable assessments that have given tax breaks to some wealthy property owners and burdened middle-class owners, Reset and Chicago Sun-Times reporters Lauren Fitzpatrick and Tim Novak take a deep dive into what could be behind the discrepancy in evaluations.

Schools in Illinois aren’t allowed to fine students as a form of discipline, but police on campus have no such restrictions. Reset hears from the two reporters on how police ticket Illinois students at school

A building on Broadway in Lakeview going through a very unusual transition. Built almost a century ago as a six-story parking garage, the structure is now being turned into a 72-unit apartment building. Reset learns more about the plans for the parking garage.

On May 2nd, Let Me Tell You: Stories of Asian American Authenticity will kick off at 6 p.m. in Uptown’s Bezazian Library. Reset talks with Mia Park about this upcoming event and Asian Pacific Heritage Month in Chicago.

The Chicago City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to confirm former public safety watchdog Deborah Witzburg as the city’s new inspector general. She joins Reset to discuss her priorities in office.

The multi-phase project involves dredging the pond, lining it with a polymer barrier to prevent water from leaking out, redirecting stormwater from the park into it, planting native plants and trees and constructing new boardwalks. The work should be done by November.

Trees and wetlands sequester carbon and suck up water from floods and heavy storms, and trees provide shade and relief from extreme heat and help purify the air. The recent IPCC reports show that the restoration of both are important in responding to climate change. Ahead of Arbor Day, we learn about efforts in the Chicago area to create more wetlands, plant more oak trees and create tree canopy i...

Illinois residents may be eligible for a cut of the settlement if they’ve appeared in a photograph on the Google Photos app within the last 7 years. Reset discusses details of the class-action lawsuit and gets tips on how you can protect your biometric data.

After holding monthly events, Bendición Dry Bar has been fundraising to open a brick and mortar that will create the first, night-centered alcohol free community space for people to have dates or hang out. They will have a summer pop-up residency that will be open Friday-Sundays in Old Town. Reset checks in with the founder of this project to learn more.