In the Loop (Segments)

Comedian and Daily Show correspondent Dulce Sloan talks about her work on stage and TV heading into a 3-day run at Chicago’s UP comedy club.

Home prices in Chicago have been slow to rise for the last decade while nationwide they’re picking up speed. Reset digs into the state of Chicago's housing market with Dennis Rodkin, Reset’s architecture sleuth.

As of October 1st, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security requires what’s called a “Real ID” before flying on commercial aircraft. Reset takes a look at the basics and the obstacles faced by some Illinois citizens in getting processed.

Reset sits down with WBEZ reporter Carrie Shepherd for a preview of what to watch for in Chicago’s arts and culture scene in 2020.

New U.S. Census numbers show Illinois has seen the biggest population drop than any other state in the last decade. Reset discusses the stakes of the data and the 2020 Census with Chicago Tribune reporter Cecilia Reyes and demographer Pete Saunders.

Reset checks in with WBEZ's Jesse Dukes and Monica Eng about what the first day of legal weed sales was like in Chicago.

The sale and use of recreational marijuana is now legal in Illinois. But many suburbs in the Chicago area are saying "no" to pot including Highland Park. Mayor Nancy Rotering discusses its "wait-and-see" approach to recreational marijuana.

Three 8th graders from St. Ethelreda School in Auburn Gresham won November’s Illinois State All Grade Chess Championship and ranked 7th at the national level last month. Reset talks to the winners and their coach about their win.

During his three decades running the league, Stern transformed professional basketball for the modern era. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s sports contributor about his legacy.

Chicago ended 2019 on a hopeful note as preliminary numbers show a steep drop in shootings and homicides. WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith breaks down the numbers.

Whether it’s a new release or a dusty classic you finally got around to diving into, we’re asking local bookworms what was the best thing they read all year.

WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout breaks down the middling season for the Bears and what comes next.

Chicago attorney Karen Daniel was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday in Oak Park. Reset sits down with Judy Royal with the Center on Wrongful Convictions about Daniel’s legacy and impact in Chicago.

Reset sits down with two healthcare professionals to talk self-care and hear from listeners on their thoughts on self-care.

Cartoonist and educator Lynda Barry is out with the new book “Making Comics,” a curriculum and exercise guide to comic storytelling. Reset sits down with her to hear about the book and her recent 2019 MacArthur award.

Reset talks to historian Dominic Pacyga about his new book "American Warsaw: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Polish Chicago."

On Jan. 1 Illinois will join the recreational marijuana market. WBEZ reporter Mariah Woelfel breaks down everything consumers need to know about the emerging recreational marijuana industry in Illinois.

Twenty years ago, we were told that independent bookstores were dead. But after surviving big box stores and Amazon, Chicago's indie bookstores are thriving. Reset talks to two longtime local booksellers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that says limiting exposure to toxic stress for children could reduce chronic health conditions and risky behaviors later in life. Reset digs in.

50,000 Cook County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients will be subject to the work requirement rules come January 1. Reset sits down with two food stamp experts to learn about the changes and how they will affect recipients.

Reset talks with Leila Taylor creative director at the Brooklyn Public Library and author of the new book Darkly: Black History and America’s Gothic Soul about black gothicism.

Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois. What’s generally being called “the equity” portion of legalization? Natalie Moore guest hosts.

Our panel breaks down the biggest Chicago-area food stories of 2019 and best restaurants. Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, Food & Dining Reporter, Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune food and dining reporter, Monica Eng, reporter, WBEZ

Natalie Moore in for Jenn White presents WBEZ and podcast production company Make-Believe Association's audio docudrama "Chicago Race Riot 1919"

Reset sits down with Tanisha C. Ford Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion. Host, Natalie Moore