In the Loop (Segments)

Reset checks in with the U.S. Senator Todd Young about the GOP’s $1 trillion coronavirus relief proposal and what it will take for Congress to reach a deal.

Reset checks in with Chicago musician Peter CottonTale for his recommendations for what to read, watch and do. Plus, he shares how he’s navigating this moment through his music.

Reset talks to WBEZ’s Kristen Schorsch and a longtime local physician for more on the closure of Chicago's Mercy Hospital and what it means for the community it serves.

Chicago activist Frank Chapman joins Reset to share how his 50 years of activism were impacted by Congressman John Lewis’ life and lessons younger generations can learn from Lewis’ legacy.

Two reporters discuss the consequences Trump administration moves to wrap up 2020 census counting, despite huge under-reporting from marginalized and immigrant communities.

Reset checks in with Rep. Jan Schakowsky as she leads to charge improve access to abortion care.

Congress is currently deciding how much money should be spent in the next coronavirus stimulus package. Reset checks in with U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth to discuss ongoing negotiations, as well as her thoughts on Attorney General William Barr’s recent congressional testimony.

Reset takes a closer look at the list of Joe Biden’s potential vice presidential candidates.

Make way for a new style taking over Chicago this summer. Detroit-style, square-cut pies. Pizza connoisseur and ABC-7 food reporter Steve Dolinsky has the details.

Chicago’s Black community has seen a sharp increase in suicide-related deaths this year. Reset looks at the issue. Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental health, the National Suicide Hotline number is 1-800-273-8255.

The Chicago Sky is dedicating this WNBA season to social justice, coming together to raise funds for five different organizations. Sky forward Gabby Williams joins Reset to discuss the #SkyTakesAction initiative.

Reset talks with CPS CEO Janice Jackson for more on the district’s preliminary reopening plan and the feedback she’s received from parents, teachers and staff.

Google extended its work-from-home policy for nearly all of its employees and contractors through July 2021. Reset looks at what this could mean for remote workers at large.

Reset talks with former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Israel Idonije about the upcoming season and his recent work in Chicago.

Cook County treasurer Maria Pappas says the county is extending its property tax deadline to Oct. 1. Reset checks in with the treasurer for the details.

At least two more of Chicago’s museums are reopening this week after four months of being closed Reset checks in with the Art Institute and the Museum of Science and Industry about what visitors can expect when doors reopen.

The Americans With Disabilities Act turned 30 on Sunday. Reset talks with two local disabilities advocates to highlight the progress made and the work that remains in the Chicago region.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday added Wisconsin, Nebraska, Missouri and North Dakota to the city’s quarantine list of nearly two dozen states with rising coronavirus cases. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Claudia Morell for the details.

Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse over a new coronavirus stimulus package. Reset checks in a congressional reporter to discuss how soon Americans might expect more financial relief from the pandemic.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago will examine its statues and monuments to controversial historical figures following recent protests. Reset talks with historian John Schmidt about the city’s hidden statues

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities need more financial support to protect vulnerable residents during COVID-19. Reset talks with the head of Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care about its needs.

Chicago musician Sen Morimoto was abruptly removed from a Millennium Park virtual performance after publicly criticizing Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Reset checks in with Morimoto for more on his decision to withdraw from the lineup.

Reset checks in with two reporters at Crain’s Chicago Business for more on how the novel coronavirus has changed Illinois forever.

President Donald Trump plans to send hundreds of federal agents to Chicago. A mass shooting outside a funeral home in Auburn Gresham leaves 15 people wounded. Plus, Cook County surpasses 100,000 coronavirus cases. Reset breaks down the biggest local news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with host Justin Kaufmann.

First screened in 2014 to rave reviews, local filmmaker Michael Caplan’s thorough and visually stunning documentary on the life and work of Chicago writer Nelson Algren is finally getting the wider audience it deserves. The documentary premieres Friday on WTTW.