In the Loop (Segments)

Reset hears from the production’s playwright and director on the vision behind the project and what they hope to accomplish with the show.

Reset checks in with State Rep. Theresa Mah for the latest on initiatives she’s working to move forward and what she’s turning to for strength during this difficult time.

Reset talks to Ken-Matt Martin about his work and values as a thespian.

After five years of leading the Illinois Justice Project, attorney and reform advocate Sharone Mitchell Jr. will serve as Cook County’s new public defender. He joins Reset for more on his new role and priorities in office.

WBEZ’s Cheryl Raye Stout tells Reset how Loyola advanced to the Sweet Sixteen, and their prospects of going even further.

Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Weekly News Recap with host Sasha-Ann Simons.

The pandemic has brought a form of grieving for everyone, and this is certainly true for grandparents with the time lost in their relationships with their grandkids. Reset talks with two aging care experts on what grandparents are going through at this time and to share advice on how to support these bonds.

The House passed two bills on Thursday that would clear a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission. Reset hears from a Democratic Congressman, a Dreamer and an immigration activist.

Lots of Chicago-area buildings make you stop and ask: “What’s that building?” WBEZ’s Reset is collecting the stories behind them! If you make your way to this spot at 509 N. Union Avenue, you’ll find one of the most dazzling pieces of Art Moderne architecture in the city -- The Salvation Army building.

Reset hears from several Illinois students from varying age groups on what their experience with remote learning has been like over the past year and their feelings on getting back to the classroom.

Reset continues spotlighting essential workers, one year into the pandemic. In this interview, we hear from two garment workers and founding members of a local sewing co-op about what the pandemic has taught them.

The University of Illinois is a No. 1 seed in this year’s NCAA tournament. In 2005, they were runners-up but have never won. Will 2021 go down in history? Reset checks in with WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout about prospects for the Illini and the Loyola Ramblers.

Reset talks to WBEZ’s Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, a local official and a community leader about the rise in anti-Asian attacks and ways to move forward.

Mack Julion, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers Local 11 Marie, Chicago-based mail carrier

The new memoir, It’s in the Action: Memories of a Nonviolent Warrior, offers a look at C.T. Vivian’s life, legacy and Illinois ties.

Illinois ranks sixth among the states with the highest amount of average student loan debt.

The city of Chicago is announcing plans to soon enter Phase 1C. And what does that mean exactly?

The consulting firm For the Culture works with local organizations to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Reset is joined by two Chicago-based women filmmakers to get their take on this year’s 2021 Oscar nominees and what they say about the Oscars’ values around inclusivity and diversity.

Reset checks in with two young leaders on the forefront of the climate justice movement in Chicago. Both are featured panelists during this week’s virtual Climate Change Conference at Loyola University Chicago.

WBEZ’s Dave McKinney spoke to the governor on the one-year anniversary of his coronavirus response. He joins Reset to discuss why Pritzker is feeling optimistic about the future.

Mexican-American poet and best-selling author Sandra Cisneros is being honored with the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s Fuller Award for lifetime achievement. Reset talked to Cisneros about receiving the award, her relationship with Chicago and her career.

School officials are taking measures to understand behavior that could indicate whether a student is going through a mental health crisis. Reset brings on the director of a mental health first aid workshop and a teacher who has taken the class.

Reset continues to spotlight essential workers as we enter the second year of the coronavirus pandemic. Today, we talk to a grocery store worker in Logan Square who says her experience taught her how labor is valued — or not — in Chicago.

James Patterson has written everything from mystery thrillers and scientific fiction to romance, young adult and children’s books. Now, he’s bringing his talents to the audio world with a slate of original projects for Audible. Reset talks to Patterson about his first release, The Coldest Case: A Black Book Audio Drama, and hears from actor Krysten Ritter about what it was like to be a part of the...