In the Loop (Segments)

Reset checks in with a local theater critic to discuss how the industry is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

The killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia gave momentum to anti-lynching legislation that is currently stalled in the U.S. Congress. Reset takes a comparative look at the past and present of America’s anti-lynching movement.

The minimum wage is going up starting Wednesday. Reset takes a look at who is getting what, and other new laws that are taking effect.

The forecast for Congress passing anti-lynching legislation is looking less clear. Reset talks to the bill’s sponsor Democratic U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush.

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tuesday released new guidance for bringing children back to the classrooms this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. Reset talks to a pediatrician about what parents and schools officials can do to keep children safe during this public health crisis.

Reset talks to Chef Paul Kahan about the closing of Blackbird and how the Michelin-starred restaurant helped transform Randolph Street and the West Loop into the restaurant epicenter of Chicago.

Jack and Anna is a moving portrait of two women happy and in love, pulled apart by the courts. The short film is garnering attention and racking up awards at film festivals across the country. Reset talks to the filmmaker for more on her new documentary.

Reset sits down with I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot founder Early Walker to discuss his mission and what they’re doing to enact change in the city.

Cook County is facing a $220 million budget shortfall because of the coronavirus pandemic — and next year’s fiscal forecast is even worse. Reset checks in with Board President Toni Preckwinkle to discuss the county’s budget deficit, police reform and more.

Reset hears from an alum — who once played the mascot role at Lane Tech — on why he thinks it’s time for a change. Plus, we take a look at why other potentially offensive mascots in Illinois sports haven’t gone anywhere and what it would take.

The new documentary “A Most Beautiful Thing” tells the story of the first all-black rowing team at Manley High School on Chicago’s West Side. Reset talks one of the members, Arshay Cooper, about his story, book and documentary.

After dipping throughout May, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. began surging in June in states like Florida, Texas, California and Arizona. How devastating that surge will be and how long it will continue is hard to forecast, but one thing is clear: COVID-19 continues to infect — and kill — Americans. Reset checks in with a reporter who tracks the spread of the vi...

Reset talks to the head of Planned Parenthood Illinois for what this means for the Midwest.

As police reform is thrust back into the national spotlight, experts say routine police interactions need the same level of scrutiny as police killings. Reset takes a closer look at complaints of excessive force filed against the Chicago Police Department, and why routine arrests turn violent — especially during interactions between police and Black residents.

Restaurants, bars, health clubs and more have started re-opening in Phase Four. But are residents ready for life to go back to “normal”? Reset checks with reporters covering re-opening and hears from listeners on how comfortable they’re feeling about COVID-19 restrictions lifting in Illinois.

Reset talks to the owner of Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery about their decision to purchase the Cupid Candies factory in Auburn-Gresham.

The House of Representatives passed the Justice in Policing Act Thursday — a day after Democrats in the Senate blocked a Republican plan for police reform. Reset checks in with a co-sponsor of the bill about police reform, the ongoing protest movement, the precipitous rise in COVID-19 cases in recent days and more.

Reset checks in with Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who has led and shaped Illinois’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reset brings on a local historian and queer writer to give a virtual walking tour of the historic sites here in Chicago for the LGBTQ community.

Some of Chicago’s museums and zoos are welcoming back guests as the city and state transition into Phase 4 — that is, with some new safety measures and restrictions. Reset checks in with the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Shedd Aquarium to bring you up-to-speed on what you should know before you visit.

After a deadly Father’s Day weekend, Chicago’s top cop shifts blame on gangs, drugs and violent offenders. The Chicago school board narrowly votes to keep police in schools, following the lead of Mayor Lightfoot. Plus, Illinois and Chicago move to Phase 4 of its reopening plan on Friday. Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Friday News Roundup.

Reset talks with the manager of a COVID-19 testing site in Little Village on why he chose to leave his job to pursue this new role. GUEST: Miguel Blancarte Jr, manager, COVID-19 testing site at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy

Reset checks in with an infectious disease expert to answer your COVID-19 questions. GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist, DuPage Medical Group

Chicagoland joins the rest of the state in reopening its museums and zoos.

Reset’s architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes us to Gary, Ind., to talk about two buildings still standing from the early 20th century African-American architect William Wilson Cooke.