In the Loop (Segments)

Reset talks to a ProPublica reporter about how the mayor’s ticketing reforms would impact Chicagoans and whether they go far enough.

Natural gas prices doubled since last winter. That means a 35% to 50% increase in heating bills for the Chicagoland area — and it’s expected to be worse in the suburbs.

The police killing of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests in the summer of 2020. More than a year after Floyd’s death, where are we when it comes to police reform?

We’re in the midst of some sports seasons wrapping up and other seasons ramping up. Reset checks in with a sports contributor for insight.

A Chicago-area nonprofit just released an online platform to show real-time water quality data that can help people understand when river water is safe for fishing, kayaking, and other activities. Local leaders tell Reset what’s been happening and what’s in store on our waterways.

Mexican-American poet and author Sandra Cisneros won wide acclaim for her 1983 coming-of-age novel, The House on Mango Street. Cisneros’ first work of fiction in ten years has just been published… the novella, Martita, I Remember You

Mayor Lightfoot unveils her budget proposal for 2022 while continuing to receive opposition from the police union over the vaccine mandate. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap.

Every first Wednesday of the month, leaders of the oldest family-owned bakeries around Chicago have a meeting to exchange ideas and solve baking problems. They call themselves the Bakers Dozen, and it’s how the group has worked for decades. Reset checks in with author Jennifer Billock about the secrets of the exclusive bakers club and the history of Chicago’s bakeries.

We talked about the latest on boosters, flu season, and long COVID with infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina, and takes calls from listeners.

A Chicagoan share his response and what is happening in Chicago to respond to this crisis.

Female sexual anatomy, especially the vagina, has been, and still is, one of the most politicized, misconstrued and misunderstood aspects of human biology. Reset meets an OB-GYN who demystifies and empowers the vagina in her new book.

The film Candyman features a monster who claims those who say his name five times as his victims. But the film highlights a second “monster”: public housing in Chicago. A virtual program hosted by the Chicago History Museum and the Chicago Museum of Public Housing takes a deep dive into why the horror genre is best positioned to examine both historical and contemporary issues of racism and violenc...

Comedian Cameron Esposito joins Reset to discuss their upcoming performance at the Den Theatre, the recent hiring controversy at Benet Academy and what it was like growing up Catholic in suburban Chicago.

After listening to five weeks of testimony, the jury in R. Kelly’s trial might reach a verdict this week. The R&B singer is charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and racketeering.

The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for improved COVID-19 safety protocols as Chicago Public Schools sees an uptick in cases and quarantines. Reset gets the latest on the union’s demands and the district’s response to safety concerns.

Fifty percent of all incidents of sexual violence on college campuses happen in the first few months of the school year. As students around the country organize to protest their schools’ handling of these cases, Reset hears from two national leaders and experts on the subject

For more than 40 years in Chicago, Pastor T.L. Barrett has been delivering sermons, speaking up for civil rights and political issues, and singing gospel songs on the piano with his congregation. Now, his life’s work will be captured in a new five-album collection, I Shall Wear A Crown. Reset sits down with the South Side preacher to discuss the new box set, his life and career, and his hopes for...

The legendary Irish beer brand Guinness announced this week that it will be putting down roots in Chicago by 2023, staking a claim in the Fulton Market neighborhood. So why does Guinness have its eye set on Chicago? And what’s on tap for when it does set up shop? Reset checks in with a beer columnist for the details.

Commercial space companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX are launching astronauts into low orbit, freeing up NASA to pursue ambitious voyages into deep space.

Autumn is officially upon us. Our guests bring tips on how to enjoy summer’s splendor before days grow shorter and colder. Plus, we map out favorite fall foliage spots in Chicagoland and within a few hours drive.

When Osvaldo Montelongo sent his father with dementia to a senior care facility, he noticed a lack of engaging programming. He founded Connect Care Hero to help senior citizens stay entertained and connected during the pandemic.

Sky Day Project brings together artists and scientists to contemplate, discuss and act on the climate crisis. Each September, SkyDay Project encourages school-aged children to look up and photograph the sky in support of the climate and planet. Reset learns more about the project’s approach during the COVID pandemic.

“The Art of Banksy” is on display in River North until the end of October. It is the largest collection of Banksy art in the world, with over 100 Banksy originals and $35 million worth of art.

Illinois is giving child care workers a $1,000 bonus in an effort to slow high turnover and fill vacant positions. Reset looks at staffing challenges in the child care industry and how the state aims to lure daycare employees back to work.

The pandemic economy has taken its toll on a number of industries and forced many businesses to either close their doors or adapt their business model. However, one industry that’s been doing well lately — perhaps surprisingly so — is antique furniture. Reset digs into what is driving the demand for antique furniture and if this trend could last beyond the pandemic.