In the Loop (Segments)

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is celebrating 100 years of helping Chicagoans understand what’s happening in the world and Chicago’s place in it. Reset gets the latest on the Ukrainian crisis and discusses whether diplomacy is still an option to avoid war.

Dion Dawson’s fight against food insecurity started with a public fridge that he stocked daily with fresh produce. Then, it expanded to delivering a 10-pound box of fresh produce to over 250 families on a weekly basis. Reset checks in with this week’s Chicago innovator to learn more about his mission to expand food access and create food security in the city.

Since America’s hurried evacuation of Afghanistan in August, the U.S. has welcomed thousands of Afghans into the country. In Illinois, resettlement efforts are ramping up again with more families expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Reset gets the latest from a reporter and two organizations offering services to Afghan families in the greater Chicago area.

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has stopped Gov. JB Pritzker from reintroducing a mask mandate for schools. Dr. Arwady says mask restrictions could be lifted by the end of the month. And a new drug might be a breakthrough in treating COVID-19. Reset checks in with reporters from WBEZ and the Chicago Tribune for updates.

The Chicago Fire Department says more than half of its personnel, which includes firefighters and paramedics, are white. Only 15% of staff are Black and 17% identify as Latino. The Black Fire Brigade program aims to diversify the force, and by extension, reduce crime. Reset checks in with the head of the program to learn more about the initiative. GUEST: Lt. Quention Curtis, head of Chicago’s Blac...

A new survey shows anti-violence workers are underappreciated and overexposed to trauma with little support in return. Reset dives into anti-violence work and the hardships that are not being addressed in this field. GUESTS: Patrick Smith, WBEZ criminal justice reporter Kathryn Bocanegra, professor of social work at the University of Illinois, Chicago

The steel mill owner Cleveland-Cliffs has agreed to pay $3 million to settle lawsuits by government and non-profit organizations. The company is accused of violating the Clean Water Act more than 100 times, including a cyanide and ammonia spill in August 2019 that killed thousands of fish and closed Lake Michigan beaches. Reset checks in with Environmental Law & Policy Center for more. GUEST: Howa...

Cold weather and low light can spell doom for your greenery. Reset gets tips to help your foliage last until spring. GUEST: Jessica Gardner, greenhouse manager at Platt Hill Nursery in Carpentersville, Illinois

February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day. It’s also a month dedicated to raising awareness around teen dating violence, which affects millions of young people in the U.S. Reset checks in with two organizations about how the issue impacts lifelong health and well-being, and how teens can build healthy relationships from the start. GUESTS: Felicia Jia, youth and young adult organizer at KAN-WIN Chi...

How hard will the city fight to keep the Bears in Chicago? Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office is expected to present a package of proposals to the NFL team as it considers moving from Soldier Field to suburban Arlington Heights. Crain’s reporter AD Quig has the latest, and WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout joins the show for that, and other sports news. GUESTS: A.D. Quig, government and politic...

The grandson of one Chicago mayor and nephew of another is now a convicted criminal. What does Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction and removal from office mean for the Daley family legacy? GUEST: Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW News

The Chicago Fire Department reports that over half of the personnel, which includes firefighters and paramedics, are white, and only 15% are Black, and 17% are Latino. The training program is aiming to change that, and by extension they hope, reduce crime. Reset checks in with the head of the program to learn more about this initiative.

A new survey shows anti-violence workers are underappreciated and overexposed to trauma with little support in return. Reset dives into anti-violence work and the hardships that are not being addressed in this field.

State and federal governments, along with local environmental groups, have filed a consent decree to hold “serial polluter” Cleveland-Cliffs accountable. The steel mill owner is accused of violating the Clean Water Act more than 100 times, including a 2019 cyanide and ammonia spill that killed thousands of fish and closed Lake Michigan beaches. Reset checks in with the Environmental Law & Policy C...

Colder weather and low light can spell doom for your greenery. Here are some tips to help your foliage last until spring.

February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day. It’s also a month dedicated to raising awareness around teen dating violence, which affects millions of young people in the U.S. Reset checks in with two organizations about how the issue impacts lifelong health and well-being, and how teens can build healthy relationships from the start.

How hard will the mayor’s office fight to keep the Chicago Bears in Chicago? Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office is expected to present a package of proposals to the NFL team as it considers moving from Soldier Field to Arlington Heights. Crain’s reporter AD Quig has the latest, and WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout joins the show for that, and other sports news.

The grandson of one Chicago mayor and nephew of another is now a convicted criminal. What does Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction and removal from office mean for the Daley family legacy in Chicago?

Keeping love can be just as hard as finding it. We sit down with one local couple who have spent 75 Valentines together about what they think it takes to make a marriage work, advice for young couples today, and what they wish they’d known 70 years ago.

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina fills us in on why parents of kids under 5 will have to wait to vaccinate their little ones. We also ask her how we should stay safe given plummeting case counts in Illinois.

The Ambassador Bridge reopened Sunday night after nearly a week of protests over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. It’s North America’s busiest land border crossing and connects Detroit to Windsor, Ontario. Reset digs into the disruption the blockade caused and the broader implications it has on the auto industry in the Midwest as protests continue in Canada.

A group of youth organizers in Chicago is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation that would restore voting rights to people in Illinois prisons. Reset checks in with the nonprofit Chicago Votes for more on SB 828 and what residents can do to get involved.

Pastor Corey Brooks has camped out in a tent for more than 80 days to protest violence on the “O” Block in Parkway Gardens and to raise money for a new community center. Reset chats with Pastor Brooks to discuss his protest and the strides he’s making to reach his goals.

Joe Biden is expected to sign a bill that bars employers from forcing people into arbitration for sexual harassment claims. Reset talks with a lawyer, an advocate and an emergency physician to learn more about the legislation.

Good friends are so important, but have you found those connections more difficult to hold on to during the pandemic? Reset hears from an expert why friendships are more important than ever and how to keep them going strong.