In the Loop (Segments)

The series continues with a closer look at the push for diversity in clinical trials with Chicago’s first two COVID-19 vaccine trial participants and two health care workers leading efforts to vet the vaccine at the local and national levels.

An expert tells Reset how improvements in transportation policy from the Biden administration could transform society for the better.

Chicago gets its heaviest snow of the season so far. We open the phones to hear from listeners how they’re enjoying the snow day, and hear from an atmospheric scientist on what to expect the rest of the season.

A teachers strike could come to pass this week if district leaders and union leaders do not reach an agreement. Reset checks in with WBEZ education senior editor Kate Grossman for the latest.

Crain’s Chicago Business reporters checked in with business and political leaders and other power players in the Chicago region to see how the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic affected their work. Those reporters share what they learned with Reset.

Buy a house plant — or three — to turn your quarantine space into an indoor sanctuary? You’re not alone. But sprucing up the place with greenery is easier said than done if you have little experience in keeping ferns, ivy and succulents alive. Reset checks in with the Chicago Botanic Garden for tips and tricks on how to turn even the blackest thumb green.

President Biden must solve two major crises simultaneously: The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recession that it caused. Reset checks in on the executive actions the new administration has already taken and what’s in the $1.9 trillion relief package it’s pushing in Congress.

As Chicago eases COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and restaurants, area museums are also reopening their doors to visitors again. After being shuttered for two months, Reset checks in with the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium about what’s on tap for museum-goers now.

In the latest installment in our series Closing the Gap, Reset explores disparities in vaccine access and distribution in the greater Chicagoland region. The series kicks off with three thought leaders’ recommendations on what needs to happen in the current and coming phases of vaccine rollout to ensure our most vulnerable populations are prioritized for vaccination.

Chicago’s restaurant industry has been hit hard by the pandemic, and indoor dining is still banned in most of the state. But that doesn’t mean residents can’t support their local eateries by ordering in. Reset checks in with the Chicago Tribune food and dining team for their recommendations on the best takeout in and around the city.

Henry “Hank” Aaron was a true legend. An iron man on the baseball field, Hammerin’ Hank stood tall in the face of vicious racist abuse as he came closer and closer to breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record. WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout pays tribute to Aaron, who died Friday at age 86

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Illinois allows indoor dining in downstate Will and Kankakee counties. Plus, Chicago Teachers Union members continue pushing back on school reopening plans. Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Friday News Roundup with host Sasha-Ann SImons.

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.

Reset checks in with the Chicago Children’s Choir — fresh off an Inauguration Day performance — for what went into the production and their recommendations on the best things to read, watch and do this weekend.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in Wednesday during a scaled-back inauguration ceremony on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Reset takes a closer look at President Biden’s plans for his first 10 days in office and how the new administration is working to unite Americans after the Jan. 6 attack on Congress.

Reset architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes listeners on a virtual tour of the South Chicago velodrome, now home to a drive-in church. It’s the latest in our series “What’s That Building?”

After the contentious presidency of Donald Trump and the Jan. 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill, there were great expectations for President Joe Biden’s inauguration speech to unify the country. Reset asks a writer and a historian if they believe the new president delivered.

The first coronavirus case in Illinois was first reported one year ago on Jan. 24. WBEZ’s Kristen Schorsch explains the latest on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout and concerns from older residents who are trying to get vaccinated.

Jury trials in Cook County begin again in February, months after being suspended due to the pandemic. WBEZ's Patrick Smith breaks down the story. We also hear from Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli about the major omnibus criminal justice bill passed during Springfield’s lame-duck session.

President Donald Trump is planning to depart the White House Wednesday morning, just hours before Joe Biden takes the oath of office. Reset brings on newly elected Congresswoman Marie Newman on the eve of Inauguration Day.

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.

Congress votes to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time. Michael Madigan passes the speaker’s gavel to Illinois Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch. President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan. Plus, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls on the governor to allow indoor dining and drinking. Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with WBEZ’s S...

State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, a five-term Democrat from Hillside, is now the first Black House speaker in Illinois history. He was elected Wednesday, ending Michael Madigan’s record-setting reign as speaker. Reset brings on Speaker Welch to discuss his priorities in Springfield.

This week, Illinois lawmakers advanced legislation that aims to tackle racial inequity in schools, from early childhood education to workforce development. Reset brings on the sponsor of the bill and WBEZ’s Sarah Karp for the details.

Former Cook County Republican Party chairman Aaron Del Mar discusses the historic impeachment vote against President Trump, and how that may impact the future of the GOP in Illinois.