In the Loop (Segments)

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.

Artificial intelligence tech can help track the changing populations of plants, insects, birds and frogs species in tropical rainforests.

Stigma around talking about sex can lead to a lot of misinformation and myths that affect health – particularly for women.

Thousands more votes to be counted Monday, March 25.

Chicago has some 400,000 lead pipes – and replacement of those pipes is slow-going.

Reset takes a drive down memory lane.

Delays to election results leave some holding their breath. Chicago sues Glock over its ability to turn its weapons semi-automatic.

The artist expands on vulnerability and how “natural” it feels to wear their heart on their sleeve.

Think you know everything there is to know about the 1980 comedy classic? A new book reveals the details you didn’t know.

It’s hard to find a more iconic Chicago movie than “The Blues Brothers.” A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist shares new stories he uncovered while researching the making of this cult favorite and love letter to the Windy City. GUEST: Daniel de Visé, journalist & author of The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic

We take a closer look at the breakdown of votes.

All eyes are on nearly 110,000 mail-in ballots.

After much debate and a court challenge, the referendum appears to head toward failure — but neither side has claimed victory yet.

The prolific chef owns several restaurants and brands. He also supports small farmers and the arts in Chicagoland.

The microorganisms in our gut can influence our diet, mood and other bodily functions.

From dimpled chads to a recount to a coin toss, the Illinois race between Penny Pullen and Rosemary Mulligan was one for the history books.

MICAH MIND GUT TEST