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Episodes

Folded Map Project Meets Chicago’s West Side 16.12.2019

Tonika Johnson’s “Folded Map” project brings together residents across Chicago’s segregation lines, and the project has expanded to include West Side addresses. Reset sits down with Tonika and her first pair of West Side map twins.

CPS, Lightfoot Push For Equity In School Funding 16.12.2019

Mayor Lightfoot and CPS CEO Janice Jackson have taken the first step toward overhauling the district’s per-pupil funding model in order to create more equity at Chicago public schools.

Closing The Gender Gap In The Film Industry 13.12.2019

Not a single female director was nominated in the directing or writing categories for the 2020 Golden Globes. Reset takes a look at the challenges women face in the film industry and how they’re working to rise above them.

WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Dec. 13, 2019 13.12.2019

Reset breaks down the biggest local and state stories of the week in our Friday News Roundup with Heather Cherone of The Daily Line, Laura Washington, Chicago Sun-Times columnist and ABC7 political analyst, and WTTW's Paris Schutz.

Lessons For Chicago And Midwest From 2019 U.N. Climate Conference 13.12.2019

Reset checks in with regular sustainability contributor Karen Weigert about the two-week U.N. Climate conference in Madrid and what her takeaways are for our area.

Illinois Adults With Developmental Disabilities Wait Years For Services 13.12.2019

Nearly 20,0000 adults with developmental disabilities in Illinois are on a waitlist for services, and that list averages 7 years to move through. Reset talks takes a look at the current state of services and what can be done to improve them.

Tribune Journalists Petition For More Staffing, New Owner 13.12.2019

Hundreds of journalists from the Chicago Tribune and other outlets owned by Tribune Publishing are petitioning the company’s board of directors to invest in their news organizations. Reset talks to news industry analyst Ken Doctor and Heidi Stevens.

8 Things To See, Hear And Eat Around Chicago This Weekend 11.12.2019

Salem Collo-Julin of the Chicago Reader stops by with her recommendations for what to see, hear and eat in and around Chicago this weekend.

Suburban Des Plaines Is Home To World’s Second Largest Our Lady Of Guadalupe Celebration 11.12.2019

December 13 marks a holy day in the life of the Mexican diaspora. Hoy journalist Laura Rodriguez joins Reset to discuss the holy day’s second largest pilgrimage to Des Plaines, Ill.

Grocery Store Opens In South Shore After Years Of Waiting 11.12.2019

Six years after Dominick’s closed multiple stores in the Chicago area, South Shore gains a new grocery store. Reset checks in with Block Club Chicago reporter Maxwell Evans at the opening of Local Market.

A Taste Of Holiday Food Traditions - Part 2 11.12.2019

Families have a lot of different ways of celebrating the holidays — from the Feast of Seven Fishes to latkes and other fried delights. Reset food contributor Monica Eng walks us through these holiday food traditions.

A Taste Of Holiday Food Traditions - Part 1 11.12.2019

Families have a lot of different ways of celebrating the holidays — from the Feast of Seven Fishes to latkes and other fried delights. Reset food contributor Monica Eng walks us through these holiday food traditions.

Mayor Lightfoot Speaks At The Economic Club Of Chicago 11.12.2019

Lightfoot talks to Chicago’s business elite for the first time since her budget passed City Council. How is she framing her administration? Reset gets the details from A.D. Quig, government and politics reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business.

As Holidays Approach, A Look At Food Insecurity In Chicagoland 11.12.2019

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is expanding its operations at a time when federal policy could lead to more hunger in our area. Reset examines the state of food insecurity in our area and the depository’s latest work.

Working In Legal Pot Biz Could Trigger Deportation For Non-Citizens 11.12.2019

Advocates are warning non-citizen immigrants to avoid using marijuana or working in the legal pot industry due to federal regulations. Reset talks with Maria Ines Zamudio, reporter on WBEZ’s Race, Class and Communities desk.

Chinese ‘L’ Car Maker Cited In Child Labor Report 11.12.2019

The Chicago Transit Authority is asking for details after the Chinese manufacturer CRCC Sifang was found to running afoul of child labor laws. Reset checks in with Mary Wisniewski, Chicago Tribune transportation columnist and reporter.

Shannon Downey 10.12.2019

Reset sits down with Shannon Downey to discuss how she threads together art and activism in her work.

Chicagoan’s Anthology On Gospel Music Nominated For Grammy Award 06.12.2019

Chicagoan Robert Marovich received a Grammy nomination for liner notes he wrote for an 8-disc set, "The Gospel According To Malaco: Celebrating 75 Years of Gospel Music." Reset revisits our conversation with Marovich about his work.

Youth Climate Activists Bring Protest To Downtown Chicago 06.12.2019

Young activists will once again take to Chicago’s streets to raise awareness about climate change on Friday. Jerome McDonnell, WBEZ Environment and Climate Change reporter, brings us an update.

WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Dec. 6, 2019 06.12.2019

Chicago’s top cop is fired and embroiled in a growing scandal. Chicago’s City Council approves a lobbying ban. Illinois takes steps toward marijuana legalization. Reset breaks down those stories and more.

The Staggering Problem Of Heart Disease In The South Asian Community 06.12.2019

While South Asians represent a quarter of the world’s population, they make up 60% of heart disease patients worldwide. Reset takes a look at factors driving this statistic and local efforts to combat this issue.

Census Form Is An Issue For People With Middle Eastern Or North African Roots 05.12.2019

The 2020 U.S. census could be complicated for some people with roots in North Africa or the Middle East due to how they are categorized.

Mayor Lightfoot To Release Findings That Led To Firing CPD Superintendent Johnson 05.12.2019

Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell for the latest on Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson’s firing and CPD’s next steps.

Things To See, Hear And Eat Around Chicago This Weekend 05.12.2019

Stephen Bekoe, Vocalo’s new Midday host, stops by Reset to share his recommendations on what to see, hear and eat in and around Chicago this weekend.

Closing The Gap: Contraceptive Care And Education 05.12.2019

Reset returns to our ongoing series “Closing the Gap” to explore disparities in access to contraceptive healthcare and education in Chicago and learn possible solutions.

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