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In the Loop (Segments)

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Episodes

Infectious Disease Expert Answers Your COVID-19 Questions 17.04.2020

Reset checks in with an infectious disease expert to answer your questions about the novel coronavirus.

Your Daily COVID-19 Illinois Update: April 17, 2020 17.04.2020

Reset continues to provide a daily update on the latest efforts by local and state officials to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois.

How The U.S. Could Avoid A Worst-Case COVID-19 Scenario 16.04.2020

Reset checks in with Atlantic science writer Ed Yong for his latest piece on how COVID-19 could radically reshape summer across the country, and how the pandemic could end.

How COVID-19 Could Alter Our Need For Electricity 16.04.2020

Reset’s sustainability contributor Karen Weigert and economic researcher Steve Cicala discuss how the pandemic might force us to rethink how we produce and use electricity.

Coronavirus Scams Are On The Rise In Illinois 16.04.2020

Reset checks in with the Better Government Association for the latest on how scammers are trying to capitalize on the COVID-19 crisis.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin On The Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response 16.04.2020

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins Reset for an update on what Capitol Hill is doing to help the American people deal with COVID-19.

StoryCorps Launches New Online Platform To Connect Families 16.04.2020

StoryCorps recently launched a new online platform to bring families and loved ones together during our present call for social distancing. Reset talks with the head of StoryCorps to learn about their new initiative.

Your Daily COVID-19 Update: April 16, 2020 16.04.2020

Reset continues to provide a daily update on the latest efforts by local and state officials to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois.

What We Know About Chicago’s COVID-19 Racial Equity Response 15.04.2020

Chicago-area health collaborative West Side United is working with city leaders to address racial disparities in COVID-19 cases.

City Plans To Test Thousands Of Homeless Residents For COVID-19 15.04.2020

Reset speaks with an infectious diseases expert who is co-leading the city’s effort to test thousands of residents experiencing homelessness for COVID-19.

Rhymefest Shares His Favorite Things To Read, Watch And Do At Home 15.04.2020

Reset checks in with Chicago hip-hop artist Che “Rhymefest” Smith to talk about how he’s getting through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plastic Makes A Comeback Thanks To COVID-19 15.04.2020

Reset takes a look at how the use of plastic has changed during the current pandemic.

LISTEN: Your Daily COVID Update 15.04.2020

Reset continues to provide a daily update on the latest efforts by state and federal officials to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois.

COVID-19 Spreads To Heartland Shelter For Immigrant Youth 15.04.2020

At least 37 children and two employees of a Chicago shelter for immigrant youth have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a new report from ProPublica Illinois.

Chicago Bulls Announce Major Front Office Changes 14.04.2020

WBEZ’s sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout reports on the new regime, and talks about the upcoming 10-part ESPN documentary on Michael Jordan and the Bulls.

Will COVID-19 Lead To Permanent Labor Gains For Low-Wage Workers? 14.04.2020

Some essential workers are pushing for employee benefits and protections that will continue after the COVID-19 crisis.

Nurses Share Their Experiences Treating COVID-19 Patients 14.04.2020

Reset checks in with two nurses working in the intensive care unit at Northwestern Memorial Hospital to discuss their experience caring for some of the most critically-ill patients.

Protecting Your Credit Score During COVID-19 14.04.2020

Reset brings you tips on how to protect your credit score during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cook County To Review All Property Values 14.04.2020

The Cook County assessor’s office is planning to review every single property in the county because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your Daily COVID-19 Illinois Update: April 14, 2020 14.04.2020

Reset continues to provide a daily update on the latest efforts by state and federal officials to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois.

Work-From-Home Lunches Can Be Delicious And Quick 13.04.2020

Reset turns to a local chef for tips on how to make great lunches without cutting into your workflow and daily routine.

Outgoing CPD Supt. Charlie Beck Reflects On His Time In Chicago 13.04.2020

Interim Chicago Police Supt. Charlie Beck is getting ready to leave his post as the city’s top cop. He’ll soon be replaced by former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, who was appointed by Mayor Lightfoot last week.

The State Of E-Learning In Chicago Public Schools 13.04.2020

Students across the state of Illinois are finishing up their schooling through remote learning and online classes. Reset checks in with WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp for the latest.

Your Daily COVID-19 Illinois Update: April 13, 2020 13.04.2020

Reset gets the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois from one of our WBEZ reporters covering the crisis.

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx On COVID-19 Response 13.04.2020

The county’s top prosecutor has halted prosecutions for narcotics and cannabis cases and is concerned about COVID-19 at Cook County Jail.

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