In the Loop (Segments)

Pastor Anthony Williams has been on a hunger strike for more than a month to address violence as a public health crisis. He tells Reset what he wants from lawmakers.

Reset takes a closer look at the state’s cannabis lottery system and why lawmakers say Black and brown business owners are being left behind.

After years of resisting, denying and even avoiding the issue, Chicago is finally going to start replacing its lead pipes. Reset learns about the city’s plan, the dangers of lead exposure and why it’s taken so long for elected officials to act.

A father and son team up to document the art created in the wake of civil unrest in Chicago following the murder of George Floyd.

Reset brings on a city leader and a community organizer who have been leading efforts to protect affordable housing in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.

Reset checks in with three mental health experts on why many adults and families are feeling overwhelmed, and what can be done to address it.

Chicago faces an estimated $1.2 billion gap in 2021 due largely to revenue losses from the coronavirus pandemic — and that’s on top of a $800 million deficit for the rest of this year. Reset checks in with the city’s budget director and its chief financial officer discuss the mayor’s plans to tackle the budget crisis, and what that could mean for taxpayers and city services.

Reset learns more about the traditions that take place during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. During this time, Shia Muslims mourn the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hussein.

Reset checks in with the jazz saxophonist Isaiah Collier about how he’s navigating the pandemic and what he recommends to read, watch and do this week.

Reset checks in with WBEZ’s education desk, a local teacher and a suburban parent to discuss what is working with remote learning and what isn’t. Tuesday marked the first day of the fall semester at Chicago Public Schools.

After 20 years at the helm of the Ravinia Festival, President and CEO Welz Kauffman is stepping down and moving on to a new challenge. He talks about his accomplishments, the changes he implemented at the storied institution on Chicago’s North Shore and the future of live arts programming in the age of COVID-19.

Hulu premiers a new comedy series Wednesday called “Woke” featuring a breakout role for a Chicago-based comedian T. Murph. Reset talks with the comedian about his work on the new show and his background in Chicago’s comedy scene.

Reset checks in with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and a shelter in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood to discuss remote learning barriers for some of the city’s most vulnerable children.

No Latinx performers were nominated in any of the major acting categories this year — a noticeable snub considering acclaimed shows like One Day At A Time, On My Block, Vida, Pose and Gentified. Reset checks in with NPR TV critic Eric Deggans for more on the #LatinosAreOnTVToo movement.

Reset brings you a roundup of the local sports news as the baseball season rolls on and the NFL prepares for a fanless opener this weekend.

After months of back and forth on whether to go all-remote, Chicago Public Schools is kicking off its first day of classes Tuesday. Reset checks in with WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp on how the first day of school is going so far.

Mercy Hospital in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood is expected to close in 2021, leaving a considerable gap in health care coverage for the residents who rely on the facility. Reset takes a closer look at how the hospital’s closure might impact expectant mothers on the South Side and intensify disparities in Black maternal health.

A new Crain’s-Harris poll explores how Chicago executives feel about various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other key issues. Reset takes a closer look at the results of the inaugural Harris Poll Chicago Executive Pulse and what’s in store for future surveys.

Senators return to Capitol Hill next week. Reset brings on U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois to hear about the outlook on funding for unemployment benefits, small business support and COVID testing and PPE.

Chicago singer-songwriter Bethany Thomas is a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll — and a little punk and maybe a little bit of soul, too. The multi-talented artist recently dropped her debut genre-busting album BT/She/Her, which offers a little something for everyone. Reset sits down with Thomas to discuss the message behind her new album and how quarantining affects how she produce...

The presidential campaign stops in Kenosha. Illinois Republicans move to investigate Speaker Mike Madigan. Plus, COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Reset breaks down the biggest news stories of the week in our Friday News Roundup with host Justin Kaufmann.

Reset checks in with WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout for the latest on the 2020 Chicago Bears season.

Reset checks in with an infectious disease specialist to answer your COVID-19 questions about how to keep yourself and others safe from the virus during Labor Day weekend — plus, the latest on vaccines and risk factors.

Reset checks in with sustainability experts on what urban forestry is and what it can do for Chicago in its effort to combat climate change.

Reset takes a moment to remember baseball legend Tom Seaver, who died Monday from complications of Lewy body dementia and COVID-19. He was 75.