In the Loop (Segments)

In his new book, Chicago-area dentist Steven Potashnick digs into the surprising significance of the toothpick in Western culture. It features photos of his extensive collection of 1,500 toothpicks, which is believed to be the largest in the world. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Dr. Steven Potashnick has amassed more than 1,500 toothpicks adorned with gemstones, ivory and more. And he’s written about them in a new book.

How is the economy doing? And how does the U.S. financial system really work? Goolsbee answers those questions and more.

At exactly 2:07 p.m., the moon will cover up to 94% of the sun for people watching the eclipse in Chicago.

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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra names its youngest ever conductor and music director, and for the first time in one hundred years, the Chicago River will soon be open for swimming. Reset dives into these and other top local stories in the Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: David Greising, president, Better Government Association Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago reporter covering Wicker Park, West Town & Buc...

Studies show that women who regularly used the products had a higher risk of developing some cancers. The industry says they’re safe.

You gotta eat when you’re traveling, but how do you make it count?

“We wanted to have a band to have fun. This is a band where we just have fun, say yes to a lot of things and don’t have limitations.”

“Purpose” peels back the hidden layers of a fictional civil rights icon’s family and the result is an explosive yet hilarious plot.

A new investigation finds Illinois hospitals routinely send away sexual assault survivors seeking care to hospitals hours away. And it’s legal.

Selective enrollment schools have roots in integration efforts — and the space race.

More than one-third of Chicago’s vacant lots are near L stops, according to a new study.

She’ll be tasked with creating a five-year plan to address homelessness in Chicago.

Fifty-three measles cases have been reported in the Chicago area, and officials are asking residents to make sure they’re up to date on their vaccines.

A new report from the ACLU of Illinois and the Women’s Justice Institute details the poor care pregnant women received in jails across the state.

Chicago TREND crowdfunding campaign aims to build Black wealth through increasing opportunities to own commercial real estate.

After the bombshell announcement that the 85-year-old Blommer Chocolate Factory is shutting its doors in May, we asked listeners: what memories do you have of the Chicago favorite? Hit play to listen to residents share their stories.

A veteran burns a U.S. flag by Chicago’s City Hall. Health officials grapple with a spreading measles outbreak, and some residents lacked heat this winter.

Driving down Route 66, some 60 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, a massive astronaut statue, placed outside of a restaurant near Wilmington, Illinois used to be visible. But it’s no longer there. Reset learns more about the Gemini Giant, where it used to stand, and why it’s up for sale now. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The NYU sociologist and author discusses how 2020 was marred by a contentious presidential election, widespread misinformation, and mass protests.

Prolific author Percival Everett is out with a new novel, James.

‘Shadow’ is set to be released on April 12.

This March marks four years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

Sarah McCammon writes about the deeply personal and political impact of going from evangelical to ex-vangelical.