In the Loop (Segments)

For our planet’s environment, 2019 brought us historic moments — for good and for ill. Reset sustainability contributor Karen Weigert gives us her top sustainability stories from 2019.

An immigration lawyer and an immigration reporter break down the state of immigrant rights as they stand at the start of 2020.

Reset sits down with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for a look back on her accomplishments in 2019 and her priorities in 2020.

Aaron McKay, executive chef of the Cards Against Humanity’s Chicago Board Game Cafe, stops by with his recommendations on what to see, hear and eat in and around Chicago this weekend.

Now that recreational weed is legal in Illinois, you can buy marijuana flower, vaping products and edibles at dispensaries around the state. Reset talks to a budtender, the person in charge of helping you navigate the wide selection of products.

Ten months after Boeing grounded all 371 of its 737 MAX airplanes, they’re still working to get them back in the air. And, the company has a new leader.

An email from former state lobbyist Michael McClain raises questions about a possible rape cover-up and other misconduct in Springfield. WBEZ’s Tony Arnold and Dave McKinney bring us the latest.

Professional sports gambler and Naperville native James Holzhauer won millions on Jeopardy! last year. He's now competing in a 3-game tournament against two other Jeopardy! champions to determine who should be considered the top player of all time.

Reset sits down with Folded Map creator and a sociologist to unpack the continuing reality of segregation in Chicago.

Reset takes a look at the latest on the tensions between Iran and the United States with Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider.

A new survey finds a growing number of civilian led police accountability agencies taking root across the country. Reset takes a look at what’s behind the trend, and the challenges facing civilian oversight today.

Over the last three decades, Michael Muser’s goal has been to create an unforgettable experience for those who step into any restaurant he’s a part of.

Reset checks in with Nicholas Schuler, Inspector General for the Chicago Board of Education, about the findings in his office’s annual report into complaints of misconduct, waste and fraud in Chicago Public Schools.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza called Illinois’ red-light ticket system “broken and morally corrupt” as she announced plans to halt ticket collections. She stops by Reset for more on how she plans to fix the system.

As winter firms up its grip on the region, residents may be more likely to stay indoors. But nature enthusiast and WBEZ's Jerome McDonnell makes his pitch for embracing the icy wilds of Illinois and resisting the urge to hibernate.

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa of the 35th Ward stops by Reset for more on why he thinks freezing the development will help stave off gentrification in the area.

The state will distribute 75 new recreational marijuana dispensary licenses by May 1. Reset takes a look at how minority business owners are working to enter the legal cannabis industry.

Drawing from more than 300 interviews, Mark Larson explores the growth of Chicago’s theater scene and the city’s ensemble ethos. Reset sits down with Larson to discuss his new book, Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater, and more.

United Methodist Church’s conservative and progressive factions reach a breaking point.

It's been less than a week since recreational cannabis became legal in Illinois, and some dispensaries are struggling to keep up with demand. At least five Chicago dispensaries will be closed to recreational customers today as businesses stock up.

2020 will be a big year for transit construction projects in Chicago, like the I-290 Jane Byrne Interchange and O’Hare Airport Terminal 5 expansion. Reset transportation contributor Mary Wisniewski tells us how they may affect your commute this year.

After months of debate, a new law that aims to bring racial equity to housing in Cook County is now in effect. The Just Housing ordinance provides protections for people with arrest records.

The NPR Politics team details the latest on growing tensions with Iran, a possible Senate impeachment trial, the presidential race and more.

What’s your New Year’s resolution? And more importantly, what’s your plan for making it happen? Reset sits down with a certified life coach to help listeners map out a game plan for 2020.

Recreational pot is now legal in Illinois. Plus, hundreds of new state laws and new taxes and fees in Chicago. We discuss that and more. Reset breaks down the latest local news with a panel of journalists.