In the Loop (Segments)

Professional athletes walked off the job last night to bring awareness to racial justice and the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha. Reset gets the latest from WBEZ Sports Contributor Cheryl Raye Stout.

On the 65th anniversary of Emmett Till’s death, Reset talks to a family member about how his legacy still resonates today.

Reset speaks with the Anti-Defamation League about the rise of white supremacist groups in the U.S. following recent civil unrest in Kenosha, Wis. when a white police officer shot a Black man repeatedly.

Twenty-five community groups, including the Cook County public defender, signed an open letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, condemning her use of police force against protesters in recent months. The letter asks the mayor to “make good” on campaign promises around public safety. Reset checks in with one of the signatories to the letter on what they think the mayor has gotten wrong — but can still get...

Wednesday marks the beginning of Women’s Restaurant Week in Chicago, which runs through Aug. 31. Reset brings on two local chefs and restaurant owners involved in the week’s events.

Reset checks in with a GOP congressman from Peoria and the head of the Illinois Federation of Republican Women to discuss the party’s national convention.

The Chicago storyteller Lily Be shares her recommendations on how to stay entertained and engaged throughout the week.

As Illinoisans lost jobs during the COVID-19 recession, they also lost healthcare. Reset discusses the impact on individuals and families.

Reset checks in with LaToya Dennis of WUWM and Clyde McLemore of Black Lives Matter Lake County for more on protests in Kenosha. Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, was arrested in for a shooting at protesters that left two dead, and one wounded.

The red hot Chicago White Sox continued their winning ways as pitcher Lucas Giolito threw a no-hitter on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reset’s Justin Kaufmann gives Giolito a shout out.

Songwriter and singer Justin Townes Earle passed away suddenly over the weekend at the age of 38. Earle had deep ties to Chicago, and Rob Miller of Bloodshot Records remembers him as a deep thinker and a talented craftsman who turned his difficult life into cinematic songs.

The recent police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis., is calling attention to the state’s track record on inequality and policing in Black communities. Reset brings on an urban studies expert who published new research on national Black outcomes. We also hear from a business leader whose recent op-ed highlights the impacts of segregation in Milwaukee.

Chicago author and Tribune copy editor Robert Loerzel is the city’s unofficial tour guide, using social media and other journalism projects to highlight the beauty of the urban landscape. He recently channeled his love and curiosity of the city into a new book called Walking Chicago: 35 Tours of the Windy City's Dynamic Neighborhoods and Famous Lakeshore.

Reset checks in with Chicago native and Harvard undergrad Fernando Urbina, director of outreach at Immigrants Like Us. The legal nonprofit helps low-income residents prepare their immigration forms for free in a TurboTax-style platform.

Reset talks to infectious disease expert Dr. Emily Landon about the new COVID-19 restrictions coming to Will and Kankakee counties. We also hear from the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce on the concerns of business owners in that area.

Two days after the police shooting of an unarmed black man in Kenosha, Wis., protests continue through the city’s streets. Reset hears from a reporter covering the protests and a local community leader in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.

The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday with speeches by high-profile conservatives who praised President Donald Trump and attacked the Democratic party. Reset checks in with the Illinois GOP chairman for his takeaways from the RNC, and how local leaders plan on appealing to both conservative and moderate Republicans before the 2020 election.

Kenosha, Wis., has become the nation’s latest site of protests and civil unrest, after police repeatedly shot an unarmed Black man Sunday. Jacob Blake, 29, was shot several times in the back and hospitalized in serious condition after the shooting late Sunday afternoon. Reset checks in with WUWM’s Chuck Quirmbach for the latest on the story.

The University of Illinois welcomes students back to campus starting Monday. How are they preparing for campus life during COVID-19? Reset checks in with Chancellor Robert Jones on the first day of the fall semester.

The housing market in the Chicago suburbs is growing, as city dwellers look to move to the suburbs to have more space during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dennis Rodkin of Crain’s Chicago Business breaks down the news.

Reset checks in WBEZ’s Dave McKinney on the opening day of the Republican National Convention.

Reset talks to the head of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats that recently examined the effectiveness of the deployment of federal agents to Portland. We also speak with a national writer who covers the impacts of police militarization.

Sojourner Scholars is a college immersion program helping Chicago South Side students. Reset finds out how the initiative upped its game to incorporate the Black Liberation struggle into their mission and meet the challenges of COVID-19.

Police ban protests outside Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Logan Square home over safety concerns. Chicago Public Schools puts out its final remote learning plan. Plus, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris formally accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president and VP. Reset breaks down the biggest stories of the week in our Friday News Roundup.

WBEZ’s Curious City is entering Week 2 of its citywide and month-long scavenger hunt. This game is for folks in Chicago who love to learn about their city through food. Participants can satisfy their cravings while exploring nearly all of Chicago’s 77 community areas. Reset and WBEZ’s Monica Eng give listeners a head start with a few clues to complete the Curious City Scavenger Hunt: Chicago Eats...