In the Loop (Segments)

As we approach the 2020 presidential election in the middle of a pandemic, Chicagoans are signing up for mail-in voting at record rates. Reset breaks down what residents need to do to vote by mail.

Congressman Brad Schneider of Deerfield shares his thoughts on this week’s Democratic National Convention, and his participation in a virtual event held by the Illinois convention delegation.

Former Illinois Gov. James Thompson died Friday at the age of 84. He served four terms in office, and was credited with big ticket items like restoring Navy Pier and keeping the White Sox in town. Reset checks in with former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar about what made “Big Jim” one of the most popular politicians in the state’s history.

A global pandemic and one of the worst recessions on record is a double-whammy for Chicago-based Hyatt. After all, few people want to stay in a hotel right now, let alone spend hundreds of dollars a night for a high-end room. Reset checks in on how COVID-19 is affecting Chicago’s hotel industry and downtown real estate.

Chicago Police Department’s newly-formed Social Media Taskforce is raising questions and concerns among privacy advocates. Reset talks to a privacy law expert about just how far authorities can go, and where the lines are drawn.

What started out as a day of peaceful protests on the South Side ended in a violent clash between protesters and police downtown Saturday night. Some local elected officials are condemning Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department for their response to the civil unrest. Reset checks in with two aldermen who represent parts of Englewood about the current protest movement in Chicago and...

Protests in Chicago for police accountability once again turned violent this weekend. Reset talks with a reporter who was on the ground Saturday and a local organizer to learn more about the weekend’s events.

Reset and WBEZ’s Monica Eng help listeners get started with a few clues to complete the Curious City Scavenger Hunt: Chicago Eats Edition, which runs through Sept. 13.

Reset checks in with an infectious disease specialist to answer your questions about how to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Friday News Roundup.

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Vegas Golden Knights. Reset hears from a Blackhawks color commentator Eddie Olcyk. Plus, the Chicago Bulls fired head coach Jim Boylen. WBEZ’s Cheryl Raye Stout has more

Reset checks in with two aldermen, who represent parts of downtown, give their view of recent looting and unrest.

Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins Reset to discuss the latest on COVID-19 stimulus negotiations in Congress, recent Postal Service delays and what a Biden-Harris ticket means for the future of the Democratic Party.

Since 1991, the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame has honored individuals and organizations for their contributions to the city’s LGBT community. Organizers recently announced 18 new inductees for 2020. Reset checks in with inductee Caprice Carthans for her recommendations on what to read, watch and do.

Thousands of Chicago residents are still without power after Monday’s storms. Ald. Matt Martin (47th) joins Reset for an update

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is under pressure as she confronts a global pandemic, tornado-like storms, civil unrest and a crushing economic crisis. Reset hears from local reporters about the political turmoil

Chicago Police unveiled a new plan that seeks to accomplish 100 consent decree-linked tasks by the end of the year. Reset digs into what the new plan calls for, and whether it goes far enough.

Reset takes a closer look at why job losses are hurting women more than men, and how the COVID-19 recession is different from others.

For 'Black Women’s Equal Pay Day'. Reset discusses the systemic causes and solutions for the vast wage gap for women of color.

After months of speculation over who Joe Biden’s running mate would be, the former vice president on Tuesday announced Sen. Kamala Harris as his VP pick. The junior senator from California and former prosecutor is the first Black woman and first Asian American to be on a major party ticket. Reset checks in with Illinois lawmakers for their reaction to Biden’s choice, and how it could impact the No...

Joe Segal, founder of Jazz Showcase in Chicago, died this week at the age of 94. Reset talks with local jazz legends about Segal’s life and his contributions to the city’s music scene.

Reset hears from the president of Illinois State University and a senior student for more on how the university plans to keep students safe this fall.

Chicago reporters Mark Braboy and Olivia Cunningham profiled three museums that focus on the city’s Black and Latino communities. They join Reset to discuss what those institutions face.

Reset checks in with the head of the Regional Transportation Authority to discuss how COVID-19 may impact public transit agencies in the long term

Public affairs consultant Rebecca Sive talks about the historic selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s 2020 running mate.