In the Loop (Segments)

Police are leaning more on technologies like drones, robots, and gunshot detection systems to help do their job Reset learns more about the new tech and why people are concerned.

The government of Belarus stands solidly with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Belarus voted against a UN resolution that called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, and Belarus has served as a staging ground for Russian troops to attack Ukraine. Reset checks in with a local Belarusian to hear her thoughts on the war.

One pollster measures Russian public opinion of the war in Ukraine and has noticed that differences in age and media consumption shape people’s opinions of the war. Reset checks in with a polling and public opinion expert.

More than 70 Chicago chefs are putting on a tasting event to raise money for Ukrainian refugees. The Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine event will be held Wednesday night at the Navy Pier Ballroom. Reset learns more about the effort from two participating chefs.

Chicago’s youth crime rates have gone up in the past few months Reset talks through local rates of youth violence and science backed rehabilitation methods.

Reset checks in with a police accountability expert following State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s decision not to file criminal charges against the officers who shot and killed 13 year-old Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s new play, “King James,” is a story about an unlikely friendship of two Cleveland sports fans and their shared love of basketball. The fast-paced comedy explores their bond over 12 years of LeBron James’ career, from his rookie season to his return to the Cavaliers. Reset learns more about the play, which is running at Steppenwolf now through April 10.

Four U.S. companies have agreed to pay $26 billion to states and cities to resolve lawsuits alleging they fueled the opioid crisis. Illinois is expected to receive $760 million as part of the settlement, according to Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Reset learns more about how funds will be used in Illinois, and how Chicago is leading the country in research on opioid alternatives.

Chinese president Xi Jinping has met with Russian president Vladimir Putin 38 times in recent years, more than with any other head of state. But so far, China has remained somewhat neutral on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, abstaining from a UN vote that condemned the invasion and called for a withdrawal and authorizing some humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Reset explores the role China could play in...

Podcasts have seen a huge growth in popularity. One of the most popular for kids is the hilarious science podcast “Wow in the World,” co-hosted by NPR’s Guy Raz. Reset explores why “Wow in the World” is such a big hit with the little ones and previews the live show coming to Chicago, April 3rd.

Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill prohibits discussions of sexual orientation in elementary schools. Similar bills that would ban LGBTQIA+ content in public schools are under deliberation in nine other states. Reset uncovers the effects these restrictions could have on LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Mandatory masking at CPS is officially over — two weeks after Governor Pritzker retracted the statewide mask mandate. The decision followed legal challenges to school mask requirements across Illinois. Reset checks in to see how the first day of mask-optional school went in Chicago.

While Omicron cases and hospitalizations have fallen fast, there are plenty of pandemic developments to follow, including a new CDC report on school masking, the BA.2 variant and the latest on long COVID. Reset checks in with its resident expert on all things COVID.

Russia attacked a military base just outside Lviv, Ukraine near the Polish border this weekend, killing at least 35 people. Reset hears about the aftermath of that attack and discusses the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

The Garfield Park Conservatory’s knock knock joke-themed spring flower show is in full bloom. It runs now through May 8. Reset checks in with the Chicago Park District to learn more.

If you’ve driven in Chicagoland recently, you’ve surely noticed them — potholes are everywhere. The Chicago Department of Transportation has received over 12,500 pothole complaints on its 311 hotline so far this year. Reset checks in with a pavement expert to learn about how and why potholes form and what we can do to prevent them.

The city’s climate plan hasn’t been updated since 2008, and city leaders are working to bring an environmental justice lens to the city’s 2022 Climate Action Plan. The plan is being drafted, with a full release expected this spring, and there are still ways to weigh in with your thoughts. Reset checks in with a climate policy adviser to Mayor Lightfoot.

Reset checks in with the festival director about this year's featured bands and how the lineup differs from Pitchforks of yore.

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Chicago schools remove its mask mandate. Mike Madigan pleads not guilty. Plus, actor Jussie Smollett is sentenced to 150 days in jail and 30 months of probation. Reset goes behind the week’s headlines on the Weekly News Recap.

For today’s “Food Friday,” we’re taking you on a behind-the-scenes tour of Metropolis Coffee Company, the largest fair-trade coffee roaster in Illinois. It was founded by father-son duo Jeff and Tony Dreyfuss with a mission to build a community around coffee. And now, 18 years later, its roastery produces more than a million pounds of coffee each year.

The 2020 Census data, released Thursday, follows the pattern of undercounting people of color in the United States. Reset learns more about why that’s the case, what impact it could mean, and when we can expect individual state data to be released.

The Jewish community in Chicago is rallying around the refugees holding supply drives and fundraisers. The Jewish United Fund has even set up hotlines for Ukrainians in multiple languages to get questions answered about temporary housing and migration to other countries. Reset checks in with a reporter and an executive vice president of a non-profit organization active in this work.

Segment for last day of WBEZ's spring pledge drive.

Ruchika Tulshyan’s book Inclusion on Purpose provides a ‘how-to’ for equitable workspaces. Through an intersectional lens, she centers the workplace experience of women of color, and showcases the importance of intentional inclusivity in professional settings. Reset examines Inclusion on Purpose with the author herself.