In the Loop (Segments)

In 2018, Lauren Underwood won Illinois’ historically conservative 14th congressional district as a Democrat. Now, seven Republicans are running to take it back.

The U.S. stock market has taken hits in the last couple of weeks, due largely to coronavirus fears. We talk to a personal finance expert to explain how that could affect your 401k.

Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker on Monday issued a formal disaster proclamation in response to coronavirus, of COVID-19. Reset breaks down the latest.

One freight train crossing in Chicago’s south suburbs causes such long delays that students finish their homework on the sidewalk before going home. But, a rail project aims to cut those delays in half.

Reset sits down with one of the Chicago Prize finalists, "Catalytic Development of Auburn-Gresham," to hear about their proposal for bettering the lives of Auburn Gresham residents.

The goal of R3 is to create equity by pumping pot proceeds into communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. Reset checks in with Crain’s Chicago Business to learn more about the program.

Playing video games is a common hobby for many people, but for some medical professionals gaming is a new way of learning. Reset learns more about the expansion of Level Ex in Chicago and how their virtual games are preparing medical professionals.

Illinois now has its seventh confirmed case of coronavirus, or COVID-19, and one school has temporarily shut down. We’ll get an update on what you need to know about the latest cases, and how Chicago Public Schools is responding.

About one in four women experience domestic violence at some point in their lives, including women here in Illinois. Reset checks in with three different Chicago-based organizations that work to end violence against women in the area.

In September, Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski’s offices were raided by the feds. Now, he is resigning. Reset sits down with WBEZ politics reporter Dan Mihalopoulos for the latest.

While Coronavirus continues to spread, it is important to know how to communicate with your child about it.

Reset breaks down the biggest local and state news in this week’s Friday News Roundup.

Vocalo Radio selected their top “In Rotation” tracks submitted by local Chicago artists for March. Reset sits down with our regular contributor Jill Hopkins to hear about her personal tops picks and hear some new tunes.

The clocks jump ahead one hour this weekend. An expert tells us why it's bad for your health.

The president of 12,000 rank-and-file Chicago police officers barely made it past the first round of balloting in his bid for a second term. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell for the latest on the Chicago Police Union election.

The coronavirus has had damaging effects on business worldwide. NPR transportation correspondent David Schaper joins us to discuss why the airline industry has been hit as hard as anyone.

Self-billed as the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, the One Earth Film Festival will focus on the intersection of environmental and racial justice this year. Reset learns more about the festival's lineup of films and filmmakers.

On Thursday, West Side United is presenting a progress report to West Side residents on their achievements toward their collaborative’s mission: to reduce the stark life expectancy gap between the Loop and West Side by 50% by 2030.

Two major trade shows scheduled to be held at McCormick Place have been canceled over coronavirus fears — a loss in one-time revenue Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s budget was depending on. And convention season is only just getting started.

Reset brings you a roundup of things to see, hear, and eat in Chicago over the weekend, with the help of Karen Hawkins, co-editor in chief at Chicago Reader.

In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was known as the face that launched a thousand ships — and the one to blame for the Trojan War. Tonight, lawyers and judges will take on her case for the National Hellenic Museum’s annual trial series.

Chicago’s rank-and-file officers may soon have a new union leader. Four challengers are vying to unseat Kevin Graham, the incumbent president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell for the latest.

On Wednesday, WTTW is airing its new special “Chicago By ‘L,’” where they explore the city by way of riding all eight CTA lines and stopping off in various neighborhoods. Reset sits down with the host to hear more about the project.

Lawmakers are calling for more information on the testing, diagnoses and costs of treating coronavirus, or COVID-19. Reset checks in with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi for the latest on these efforts.

A new ProPublica investigation shows how — in just 10 years — a tiny Illinois startup grew into the largest video gambling operator in the country. Reset digs into the investigation into Illinois-based Accel Entertainment. Producer: Meha Ahmad