In the Loop (Segments)

Reset looks at what’s driving COVID-19 cases in nursing homes across the country, and how residents and staff fare in Cook County and around Illinois. Reset breaks down what to know about the new restrictions.

Ciere Boatright, a South Side Chicago resident, advocates for bringing economic development and investment to neighborhoods that need it. Reset brings on Boatright to discuss her work and being recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business’ 40 Under 40 list.

(Two sentences max) Leslé Honoré joins Reset to talk about her revised poem, “brown girl, brown girl,”, which has gone viral. She’ll also recommend what to read, watch and do this week.

Hundreds of Local School Councils across Chicago are holding elections. This year’s elections are a big deal, because the LSCs have been given expanded powers recently. Reset finds out what to know about this year’s LSC elections.

Chicago Public Schools announced Tuesday plans for CPS students to return to in-person instruction as early as January 11th, 2021. Reset brings on a WBEZ education reporter to unpack the news and take listener calls.

Starting Friday, Illinois rolls back to Tier 3 restrictions. Reset breaks down what to know about the new restrictions.

Reset checks in with two aldermen about what they’re prepared to do to get support for their measures, including a so-called “Amazon Tax” and a transfer of funds from the police department to a mental health program.

Reset brings on two experts from Northwestern Medicine--a neurologist and cardiologist-- to breakdown the broader impacts of COVID-19 on the brain and heart.

Critics of how the Pritzker administration has handled Illinois’ marijuana industry say that the state may be missing out on more than $100 million in tax revenue. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tom Schuba joins Reset to break it down.

Sam Panayotovich of NBC Sports joins Reset to discuss how the industry is doing, and how the state is benefitting from the tax revenue.

Renowned baseball executive Theo Epstein, who engineered World Series Championships for the Boston Red Sox and Cubs Cubs, announced his resignation as Chicago Cubs president. Reset digs into why.

Issues like climate change, rejoining the Paris Climate Accord and the future of renewable energy confront President-elect Joe Biden. Reset asks policymakers and experts to speculate on sustainability and climate policy in the new Biden-Harris administration.

Reset brings on veteran journalist Laura Washington to discuss her new role as president of the board of The Arts Club of Chicago. Chief curator Janine Mileaf breaks down some of the organization’s upcoming events.

In a time of sharp political divides at the state and national levels, the Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Prairie State Statesmanship Award will go to leaders who show “unusual vision, courage, compassion, civility, effectiveness and bipartisanship in their work for their communities.”

Reset checks in with Dr. Allison Arwady of the Chicago Department of Public Health for more on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s advisory and the city’s ongoing response to COVID-19.

Joe Biden won the White House, but 73 million people voted for President Trump — 10 million more than voted for him in 2016. Reset examines why and what they have in common with a plurality of Democratic voters.

Reset brings on a journalist who’s been covering the pandemic since its start. Atlantic writer Ed Yong's latest piece explains the current situation facing health workers.

Reset checks in with the Chicago Film Office, which oversees permits of every production in the city from student films to major Hollywood movies.

Mayor Lightfoot issues a stay-at-home “advisory.” Rep. Lauren Underwood wins reelection. Plus, Illinois lawmakers cancel the veto session. Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Friday News Roundup.

The Chicago Baptist Institute is now serving as a rapid COVID-19 testing site to expand testing access to the city’s South Side. Reset brings on the site’s project leader to learn more.

As COVID-19 cases surge both locally and nationally, Reset checks in with an infectious disease specialist for answers on how to stay safe.

Reset discusses the latest on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s stay-at-home advisory and takes listeners’ calls about how it may impact their day-to-day lives.

At the current rate of COVID-19 infections, hospital capacity in Illinois could max out by Thanksgiving. Reset looks into the startling and accelerating rise in coronavirus cases across the state.

The White Sox are eagerly awaiting news on whether Jose Abreu will be crowned MVP, but not all is positive on the South Side. Reset dives into the continuing controversy over new manager Tony LaRussa.

It’s been the Men’s Store for Marshall Field’s, a fitness center, and now it's filled with art and artists. Dennis Rodkin takes us on an historical and architectural tour of 33 E. Washington for Reset’s “What’s That Building” series.