WBEZ Chicago

In the Loop (Segments)

We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin On Police Reform: ‘There’s A Real Chance’ 15.06.2020

Reset discusses how Congress is responding to protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Two Chicago Chefs Talk COVID-19, Racism In Restaurant Industry 15.06.2020

Reset speaks with two Chicago area chefs about how they’re opening their restaurants during this complicated time.

Summer Music Festivals Derailed In Chicago 15.06.2020

Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago and other music festivals are canceled this summer. How will local music fans — and musicians — cope?

Remembering Former Ald. Burt Natarus, A Chicago Original 15.06.2020

Reset looks back on the life and legacy of former Ald. Burton Natarus, from serving under Mayor J. Daley to the more colorful and eccentric moments in Chicago media.

Chicago Public Transit Creeps Back, But What About Downtown? 15.06.2020

From riders slowly returning to the CTA to downtown office development, Reset brings you the latest Chicago transportation news.

Chicago Protests Continue For Third Weekend In A Row 15.06.2020

Michael Puente, WBEZ Northwest Indiana reporter, joins Reset to talk about protests across the Chicago region against systemic racism and police brutality in the U.S. Host: Justin Kaufmann Producer: Nereida Moreno

A Tribute To Jenn White From WBEZ, Reset And Some Special Guests 12.06.2020

Today is Jenn White's last day hosting Reset. So we prepared something special for her.

What’s That Building: Humboldt Park Boathouse 12.06.2020

Reset architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes us to Humboldt Park Boathouse for our latest edition of What’s That Building. The Boathouse is designed in the Prairie Style and has been a centerpiece of Humboldt Park for nearly 100 years.

WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: June 12, 2020 12.06.2020

Reset breaks down the biggest local news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with host Jenn White.

Infectious Disease Expert Answers Your COVID-19 Questions 12.06.2020

Every day, we learn new information about the novel coronavirus and what we can do to slow its spread. Reset checks in with an infectious disease expert to answer your COVID-19 questions.

What Camden, New Jersey Can Teach Us About Police Reform 12.06.2020

Simone Weichselbaum, national law enforcement reporter at The Marshall Project, joins Reset to discuss how the New Jersey city reimagined its police department to better protect and serve its residents, and why more cities are pushing to defund the police.

CPD Union President On George Floyd Protests, Police Reform 11.06.2020

Reset talks with the head of Chicago’s police union about local calls for reform and the city’s response to protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We also check in WBEZ’s Patrick Smith for context and analysis.

Black Grief In America: Recognizing And Repairing Generational Trauma 11.06.2020

Reset talks with writer Saeed Jones about how he’s viewing the current moment and how these killings and the many others have also brought black grief.

Architecture Critic Lee Bey On Urban Planning And Sustainability 11.06.2020

An architecture critic tells Reset why equity matters when deciding if a building will be restored or demolished.

West Side Leaders Say Looting Only Aggravated Longstanding Problems 11.06.2020

Business owners and community leaders on Chicago’s West Side worry that recent looting will set recovery efforts back. Reset hears from Ed Coleman, president and CEO of West Side Forward and Alderman Michael Scott of the 24th Ward. Prodcer: Meha Ahmad

Coronavirus Leaves Chicago With A Huge Budget Shortfall 10.06.2020

WBEZ's Becky Vevea shares what lies ahead for taxpayers as the city grapples with its finances. Reset also hears from Laurence Msall, president of the Civic Federation. Producer: Meha Ahmad, Stephanie Kim

George Floyd Protests: A History Of America’s Militarized Police 10.06.2020

Reset checks in with author and columnist Radley Balko about the increasing militarization of police highlighted by recent protests over the killing of George Floyd of Minneapolis.

Chicago Activists Call For City To Defund CPD 10.06.2020

Chicago activists protesting the killing of George Floyd are calling for the city to defund its police department, in line with similar calls of action across the nation. Reset brings on a local organizer to learn about the movement to reallocate police funds to social services.

Are Drive-In Movie Theaters Making A Comeback? 10.06.2020

Reset checks in with an organizer behind the new The Chicago Drive-In in Bridgeview, which aims to create a safe way for people to enjoy movies this summer.

How George Floyd Protests Are Reshaping The Media Landscape 10.06.2020

For decades, the staff and leadership of news organizations in America have failed to reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Reset discusses how protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis are sparking a wave of reckonings in media organizations across the nation.

City Launches New Summer Youth Initiative ‘My Chi. My Future.’ 10.06.2020

More than 200 organizations have partnered with the city to connect Chicago’s youth with meaningful out-of-school experiences in the summer. Reset checks in with the city to discuss “My Chi. My Future.”

New Jobs Numbers Highlight COVID-19 Racial Disparities 08.06.2020

Despite nationwide job gains, Black and Asian Americans are seeing their unemployment numbers rise. Reset talks with a Marketplace contributor to tease out what’s going on in the economy right now.

Chicago Creatives On The Power Of Art In This Moment 08.06.2020

Reset checks in with a pair of artists about how they’re channeling their emotions into their work and how art can be used as therapy.

WBEZ Analysis: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Priorities 08.06.2020

WBEZ political reporter Becky Vevea gives context and analysis of the Lightfoot administration’s latest moves

Mayor Lightfoot On Chicago’s COVID-19 Response, George Floyd Protests 08.06.2020

Mayor Lori Lightfoot answers listener questions about police brutality and reform, COVID-19 and more.

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