In the Loop (Segments)

At just 21 years old, Jeremiah Paprocki already has his dream job: the new PA announcer for the Chicago Cubs. Reset checks in with Paprocki about the new gig ahead of the Cubs-Cardinal game Friday, when Wrigley Field returns to 100 percent full capacity.

So far this year in Chicago, 147 kids have been shot and more than 20 have been killed, according to the latest data from the Chicago Police Department. Reset talks to two organizations about the impact of gun violence on children and families in Chicago and solutions to the ongoing issue.

This pandemic has not been easy. But for some others who are experiencing loss of loved ones, it’s been extra difficult. COVID-19 has brought a unique and harder mourning to those people. Reset brings on a sociology professor to talk more about this unique mourning.

After being locked down in a year-long pandemic, we could all use a change of scenery. Reset brings on Chicago-based travel writer Elaine Glusac to chat about summer travel planning.

The learning loss that can happen for some students when school is out is often referred to as the “summer slide.” This year, after months of remote learning, there’s a new term being used: the pandemic plummet. Reset taps two experts for tips about how to make sure kids are set up for success when school resumes in August or September.

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Guatemala and Mexico this week to discuss root causes of migration. Reset checks in with an immigration and law expert to discuss the VP’s trip and what it could mean for the U.S. and Chicago.

Since 1978, prisoners in Illinois have not been able to get parole. Parole Illinois, an organization founded by inmates at Stateville Correctional Center, says the state’s rules lead to a phenomenon it calls “death by incarceration”. Reset talks with representatives of the group about bringing parole back to Illinois.

The Field Foundation, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, announced its 2021 Leaders for a New Chicago cohort. The group includes 10 racial justice. Reset talks to one of the recipients.

As the economy gets back to normal, many rideshare passengers are seeing fares double and triple pre-pandemic costs Reset talks to a transportation expert about the shortage of drivers and what it would take to get reasonable fares again.

Fifteen states and Washington DC signed onto a memorandum of understanding to accelerate efforts for the electrification of trucks and cut carbon emissions. Reset talks with experts and a community activist about how the effort will cut the current disproportionate number of deaths of people who live in marginalized communities.

As Chicago enters Phase 5 of reopening, companies and offices are also getting ready to welcome back their employees. Reset brings on a local fashion stylist and consultant to help get your office wardrobe ready.

When Art Johnston was finishing his graduate degree in Chicago in the 1970s, he met José Pepe Peña, and the two have been together ever since. Reset learns more about a new film that tells their love story and their pioneering efforts in Chicago’s gay rights movement.

Amazon boasts that its new Sidewalk wireless network will help your home devices work better by crowdsourcing internet bandwidth between neighbors. But critics have questions about privacy and security.

As the city and state move toward the complete re-opening, Chicago’s biggest hotels prepare for an influx of guests for the first time in more than a year. Reset talks about how that will happen and what it will look like with Michael Jacobson of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association.

In May, Alden Global Capital struck a deal to acquire Tribune Publishing for $633 million. The New York-based hedge fund is now the second-largest newspaper owner in the U.S. and has built a reputation for slashing newsrooms. Reset discusses the latest on the Alden takeover of the Chicago-based newspaper chain and what it could mean for the future of the Chicago Tribune.

Many Americans don’t not relish a return to “normal” in regards to in-person working. A Future-of-Work thought leader gives Reset some of the reasons why and her equitable solutions for the post-pandemic economy.

The McAninch Arts Center premiered their Frida Kahlo exhibit on Saturday in suburban Glen Ellyn. It's the largest Kahlo exhibit in over 40 years. Reset talks to the director and the curator of the exhibit on what to expect and why Glen Ellyn was picked to celebrate the works of the legendary Mexican artist.

Reset talks to Chicago area bar owners about how business is going, now that the pandemic is waning.

There’s more than just the summer breeze in the air this summer — clusters of flies are appearing everywhere in the city. Experts say uptick in home gardening and pet waste could be the culprit. Reset brings on a pest expert to find out more about this pesty problem.

New ethics laws, an elected school board for Chicago and a bill allowing college sports betting. The pandemic brought on a backlog of bills in Springfield. Reset gets a rundown on which bills did and didn’t make it through Springfield this week.

Reset brings on an infectious disease expert for our weekly check-in to provide clarity and answers to your questions, comments and concerns about COVID-19.

The latest jobs report shows that restaurants are coming back online as pandemic restrictions ease, but many former workers in Chicago’s restaurant industry say they’ve moved on for good. Reset digs into the inner workings of the restaurant business to understand why workers are staying away and what it means for the future.

Our pets have gotten used to seeing us all day every day. How will they react now that we’ll be out of the house more than we have been for the last 15 months? Reset brings on pet behavior expert Jamie Damato to answer your questions about how to spot signs of separation anxiety, how to prepare your pets for your post-pandemic life and when you need to reach out for professional help.

New language within a bill headed towards governor Pritkzer allows for rewording of government positions to make them more gender neutral. In Chicago, that means a change in title for the position from alderman to alderperson. Today on Reset, we bring on a politics reporter and an alderman to speak on the significance of the change in language.

In the last few weeks we’ve seen officials offer everything from paid days off to free sports and Six Flags tickets… all to encourage that last one third of holdouts to get a life-saving vaccine. Will a shot at winning the lottery get the final third of the state vaccinated? Reset examines the odds of a vaccine lottery.