In the Loop (Segments)

Last fall, Chicago put together two teams of a social worker, paramedic and police officer to respond to 911 calls about mental health crises. Now, city officials say they’re getting ready to expand the program with a new model without cops. Reset gets the latest on the plan and discusses how crisis intervention works in other parts of the country.

DIY GRRL founder Summer Lambert says people raised as girls are often not taught practical skills that might get their hands dirty, so she’s looking to change that. Pairing up with businesses in her neighborhood, she’s launching an education collective that will teach automotive, maintenance and other handy skills. Reset learns more about the group ahead of its first event on May 15.

After a two-year hiatus, Expo Chicago returns to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall from Thursday through Sunday. The exposition will feature more than 100 art galleries from around the world, discussion panels and on-site installations throughout the week. Reset learns more about the highlights from this year’s event.

In his new book, The Emergency: A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago ER, Dr. Thomas Fisher takes us back to the early, uncertain days of the pandemic. Reset talks with the doctor about his experience and how the pandemic exposed racial inequalities in the healthcare system.

This year, Chicago can boast 23 restaurants with Michelin star rankings including four first-timers. Meanwhile, Yelp will begin displaying health inspection data for restaurants in the city on its review site. Reset gets the latest on Chicago’s food and dining scene.

Children’s book author Shirin Shamsi's latest book Zahra’s Blessing tells a story of one child’s wish in Ramadan, while exploring deeper themes of displacement and foster care. Reset talks to Shamsi about her new book and why it took more than 20 years to release it.

As the highly contagious BA.2 variant ramps up, Covid-19 testing is winding down. The federal government is no longer paying for uninsured people’s Covid-19 tests, and Illinois closed 10 community testing sites this week. Meanwhile, the highly contagious BA.2 variant has become the dominant strain worldwide. We ask infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina if a decrease in testing leaves Illi...

Crowds are returning to airports for spring break travel, but will high fuel prices impact airfares? And is it time to drop the COVID travel restrictions? Reset hears from two travel industry experts.

After a tough couple of years, students have an opportunity to creatively engage the question of “what’s next.” Chicago Sun Times is hosting an art contest for students as part of their Imagination Project. Reset checks in with the creator of the project to learn more about this opportunity.

April used to be known as Autism Awareness Month. Now, advocates are pushing for it to be recognized as Autism Acceptance Month. Reset learns more about the importance of social programs, diagnostic treatment and services for people with autism in the Chicago area.

Illinoisans are left with a plethora of uncertainties as the outcomes of the Springfield session remain unknown. The session ends on Friday, but many questions about crime, unemployment, and inflation are still unanswered. Reset takes a closer look at the agenda of state lawmakers.

Psychedelics are largely illegal throughout Illinois but ketamine is available for therapies. Reset hears from the sponsor of a bill seeking to decriminalize plant-based psychedelics, and from a Chicago group about the psychedelic therapies they offer.

The city just announced a new plan for those looking to save on gas — more trails and sidewalks! Reset uncovers what this plan entails and what it will mean for Chicago foot traffic.

A new concert experience at the Adler Planetarium features a hypnotic collision of film and music performed by the Grammy-nominated Spektral Quartet. Reset talks to the group’s violinist for more on what visitors can expect at the world premiere of Enigma, which runs April 7-8.

Among her many accomplishments, Dianne Reeves is a recipient of the “Jazz Masters” award from the National Endowment for the Arts, which is considered the highest honor in jazz, and she is the first woman to receive the Monterey Jazz Festival’s “Jazz Legends” award. Reset talks with the jazz dynamo ahead of her performance at the Symphony Center.

April 18 is just a few weeks away, so we went over everything you need to know before the filing date — from whether you should file jointly with your new spouse, to what you can expect from the Child Tax Credit.

The video that surfaced months ago showing teens asking each other “what race wouldn’t you date, and why?” raises questions about how stereotypes affect students and how schools can help improve relationships among students across races. Reset checks in with two WBEZ education reporters who did a deep dive to understand what’s behind these videos.

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art features hundreds of intimate photos from artist Frida Kahlo’s personal photo collection. Her belongings were previously locked away in a Mexico City closet for 50 years. Reset learns more about Kahlo’s background and about the exhibit, which runs through Aug. 7.

Mayor Lightfoot reignites a monumental debate, announcing Columbus statue may return to Grant Park. Democrats eye Chicago as potential host for 2024 convention. Reset talks with a reporter and a commentator about the Chicago area’s biggest stories of the week.

We’re in the home stretch to warmer weather, but this last hump might have you craving comfort food. Reset gets recipes and recommendations from a Chicago chef and food writer.

Shondaland’s first official production, Bridgerton, released its second season and we have thoughts on the costumes, the music and the glaring holes in its historical fiction plotline. Reset talks through every diamond and dud of the season.

President Joe Biden’s announcement Thursday comes as gas prices continue to soar in Chicago and across the U.S. To find out how the move will affect prices here, Reset checks in with oil market expert Patrick De Haan.

The Century and Consumers Buildings on State Street have a commanding presence in Chicago’s Loop. But after 17 years of being held in limbo, the federal government plans on spending $52 million to demolish them. Reset learns more about the pair of early 20th-century skyscraper structures and the fight to save them.

Heartland shelters in Chicago saw severe problems last year, ranging from no staff who spoke Pashto or Dari to no culturally appropriate food, which led to young refugees harming themselves, attempting suicide and running away. The problems have persisted and are more widespread than originally thought: shelters in Michigan are also experiencing similar issues. Reset checks in with two investigati...

Gov. JB Pritzker is pledging new resources to help fight the opioid epidemic in Illinois. Reset takes a closer look at the state’s plans and talks to two advocates working on the ground on the West Side of Chicago.