In the Loop (Segments)

Reset takes a closer look at how the pandemic is exacerbating the substitute shortage in the Chicago area and how local districts are ramping up their recruitment efforts.

During COVID-19, Chicago organizations like My Block, My Hood, My City try to alleviate poverty through Mutual Aid programs. The nonprofit’s CEO and founder Jahmal Cole joins Reset.

Reset talks to a Crain’s Business reporter whose latest piece covers and unpacks the boom and two Chicago food startup founders whose new ventures are among those thriving.

Washington lawmakers may be close to passing a second COVID-19 relief Bill. Reset checks in with Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider for the details.

Reset talks with the producers behind a new Apple TV Plus docuseries that followed Chicago’s peregrine falcon population’s nightlife.

Reset checks in with the director of the award-winning film "Finding Yingying," which gives an intimate look at Yingying's family’s journey of seeking answers around her disappearance and death.

University of Chicago Medicine's Emily Landon joins Reset to talk about the latest on COVID-19 in Chicago and Illinois as a whole.

After a months-long standstill, Democrats and Republicans in Congress appear close to a deal that would provide $908 billion in stimulus and relief for Americans, U.S. companies and state and local governments. Reset checks in with a congressional reporter on what still needs to happen before the deal is struck.

After a months-long standstill, Democrats and Republicans in Congress appear close to a deal that would provide $908 billion in stimulus and relief for Americans, U.S. companies and state and local governments. Reset checks in with a congressional reporter on what still needs to happen before the deal is struck.

Reset takes a closer look at the challenges food banks in Chicago and Illinois are facing due to increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Friday News Roundup with WBEZ’s Susie An and Dan Mihalopoulos, and Mary Ann Ahern, NBC-5 Chicago political reporter

Reset checks in with an infectious disease specialist to answer your questions about how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

During the holidays, Chicagoan Andre Russell puts on his Santa suit and spreads good cheer as Dreezy Claus. Russell joins Reset to share how he’s navigating the holiday season this year and give his recommendations on what to read, watch and do.

Famed Chicago Cubs TV announcer Len Kasper is leaving the team to do radio for the White Sox. WBEZ contributor Cheryl Raye Stout joins Reset to discuss the latest sports news.

Reset architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes us through a little known history of how Elgin bucked state law and accepted formerly enslaved people to live in the town.

Reset brings on Chicago’s former top doctor to discuss how some of those pandemic policies are shaping up at a national level.

Reset brings on New York Times economics reporter Eduardo Porter to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19 and his new podcast The Pie from WBEZ and the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the nation’s child care crisis, one that has kept parents — especially women — out of the U.S. workforce. Reset takes a closer look at the pandemic’s impact on mothers across the country and child care providers around Illinois.

Thursday marks the 51st anniversary of the Chicago police killing of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Reset remembers Hampton’s work and his death via WBEZ’s archives. We also hear from Chicago activist Aislinn Pulley for her thoughts on why Hampton’s life and death offer important lessons for today.

Illinois has paid millions of dollars to settle the claims of prisoners who suffered injuries after their grievances were ignored or denied. Reset brings on WBEZ’s Shannon Heffernan for more on this issue.

A new multi-media project from a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago features the six branches of the river telling their own story. Reset learns more about The River Speaks.

Illinois public school teachers are grappling with what teaching modes— remote, in-person, hybrid- will prove the most effective for students and safe for teachers. Reset brings on the head of Illinois’ largest teachers union and a high school student to hear how these decisions are playing out ahead of winter break.

Chicago officials announced on Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccinations could start within two weeks. Reset brings on the city’s top doctor for the details.

The CDC recommends that nursing home employees and residents be first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, along with other health care workers. Reset checks in with health reporter David Lim for the details.

Reset checks in with a local mental health organization and a children’s author about books that can help children navigate tough feelings during the COVID-19 pandemic.