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In the Loop (Segments)

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Episodes

Lightfoot Proposes Water Bill Relief For Low-Income Chicagoans 26.11.2019

Mayor Lightfoot ordered a temporary moratorium on water shutoffs in May. And recently a new water affordability plan for low-income Chicagoans. Guest: Rachel Havrelock founder and director of the Freshwater Lab at UI Chicago.

Latest On The Impeachment Inquiry 26.11.2019

After two weeks of scheduled public hearings, the impeachment inquiry is moving into its next phase. Arthur Delaney congressional reporter for HuffPost joins Reset.

The Congressional Push To Protect Maternal Health 26.11.2019

Congresswoman Robin Kelly has been shining a light on black maternal mortality rates. She’s the sponsor of the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services or “the Helping MOMS” Act of 2019, which is advancing in Congress.

New Delivery Service ‘Sweet Potato Patch’ Aims To Help Chicago’s Food Deserts 25.11.2019

Reset sits down with Stacey Minor, founder of Sweet Potato Patch who aims to change food deserts by launching a new delivery service that will bring fresh, healthy food across the city.

Early Childhood Education CLOSING THE GAP 4 REDUX 25.11.2019

In this 4th installment we look at how early childhood education may strengthen families AND improve health outcomes in vulnerable communities.

Food Stamp Recipients Will Have To Find Jobs in New Year Or Lose Benefits 25.11.2019

WBEZ reporter Odette Yousef latest on 50,000 food stamp recipients in Cook County will have to find a job—or else risk losing their benefits, as state officials are under pressure to start implementing federal work requirements.

Folded Map Project Exhibit Draws New Faces To Englewood 25.11.2019

“Folded Map Project” exhibit is currently on display at the Englewood Branded Store. The recent opening drew dozens of Chicagoans wanting to connect. Tonika Lewis Johnson, FMP creator and Corie Luckett, Englewood Branded Store Owner

Transit Advocates Want 50 Percent Fare-Cut For Low-Income CTA Riders 25.11.2019

Reset discusses 2019 holiday travel and an idea to cut CTA fares in half for low-income riders. Mary Wisniewski, Reset transportation contributor,

Kim Foxx’s Reelection Bid Overview WBEZ News Desk Reporter 25.11.2019

WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith for a closer look at Kim Foxx’s reelection bid.

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx 25.11.2019

we hear from Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx about why she’s seeking a second term.

How To Survive Impeachment, Election Talk At Thanksgiving 22.11.2019

Thanksgiving can be a minefield for political conversation. Reset brings you tips on how to survive the holidays with your family this year.

WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Nov. 21, 2019 22.11.2019

WBEZ state politics reporter Tony Arnold, Crain’s Chicago Business politics and government reporter A-D Quig and Chicago Tribune City Hall reporter John Byrne.

Things To See, Hear And Eat Around Chicago 22.11.2019

Kevin Sinnott host and creator of the Chicago-based coffee festival CoffeeCon joins Reset with recommendations

Congressional Task Force Pushes To Regulate Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide Gas 22.11.2019

Ethylene Oxide Gas was declared a cancer-causing agent in 2016 by the Environmental Protection Agency. As Illinois legislation to outlaw the agent failed last week, we’ll talk about a new Congressional task force pushing for a national ban.

"The Quiet Rooms” Investigation 22.11.2019

A new investigation from the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois shows that many children in Illinois — some of them as young as five years old — are being shut away for parts of the day in isolation rooms.

After Four Decades, IL Senate President Cullerton Announces Retirement 19.11.2019

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton will be stepping down in January, after 41 years in the legislature. Cullerton made the surprise announcement late last week on the final day of the fall veto session.

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