In the Loop (Segments)

‘Evicted’ exhibition in Chicago humanizes the housing crisis 15.02.2024 15:56 ↓

For millions in the U.S. and around the world, access to a safe, reliable, and permanent home remains out of reach.

The arguments for and against eliminating the ‘subminimum wage’ for tipped workers in Illinois 15.02.2024 18:58 ↓

In October Chicago became the largest U.S. city to outlaw a lower minimum wage for tipped workers. Now Illinois may follow suit.

A Valentine’s Day journey through the poetry of love and heartbreak 14.02.2024 19:26 ↓

On Valentine’s Day, Reset hears how feelings of love and heartbreak are expressed in poetry.

Mayor Johnson will not renew the city’s contract with Shot Spotter 14.02.2024 12:06 ↓

Nine months after taking office, the Mayor makes good on a campaign promise to decommission the gunshot detection system.

Chicago folk singer Naomi Ashley’s ‘Love Bug’ hits every stage of love, heartbreak 14.02.2024 18:42 ↓

No better time to be shot by Cupid’s arrow – or, dare we say, bitten by love – than on Valentine’s Day.

Can the right cheat sheet of questions lead to love? 14.02.2024 19:59 ↓

There’s no perfect formula to love, but a revealing set of questions can get you far.

Managing diabetes in adulthood: Just what IS Diabetes 1.5? 13.02.2024 32:15 ↓

You’ve heard of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. But what about Type 1.5?

What voters need to know about the Bring Chicago Home referendum 13.02.2024 12:03 ↓

The ordinance would fund homelessness prevention by tiering real estate transfer tax.

Doctors worry patients will fall through cracks due to Lurie’s outage 13.02.2024 10:24 ↓

Some health providers tied into Lurie’s system have been unable to see patients’ records, and sometimes unable to reach patients altogether.

All eyes are on SCOTUS as they decide if Trump is eligible for reelection 12.02.2024 13:32 ↓

This comes after a federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected Trump’s claim of absolute immunity.

Skokie Fire Academy’s latest graduate is 87 years young 12.02.2024 12:27 ↓

Mort Feldberg, 87, who completed the program with his wife Karen Feldberg, 81, set the program’s record for oldest graduate.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Feb. 9, 2024: Lurie cyberattack, IL races to watch and more 09.02.2024 45:56 ↓

Lurie Children’s targeted by hackers, Ventra app glitches, primary election approaches. Reset breaks down the big stories of the week.

Chicago sports experts sound off on Bears stadium proposals 09.02.2024 19:22 ↓

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, Reset gets the score on what’s in store for the Bears next season and the latest on a new stadium location.

Chicago improv jazz saxophonist Mai Sugimoto out with third album ‘Sunlight Filtering Through Leaves’ 09.02.2024 21:04 ↓

This record celebrates and commemorates human connection and creating together.

We could soon be breathing cleaner air — thanks to new regulations on soot 08.02.2024 20:02 ↓

The EPA says this will save 4,500 premature deaths.

FAFSA delays financial aid, frustrating students 08.02.2024 15:05 ↓

Students are still waiting for financial aid offers after technical difficulties slowed the rollout of a simplified version of the FAFSA.

CPD required to conduct workforce study, Mayor Johnson’s plans to address migrant crisis 08.02.2024 9:59 ↓

We get a City Hall update on continued debates around the Gaza ceasefire resolution and the latest on the migrant crisis in Chicago.

Skyway or the highway — Chicago fans stay true despite Kahleah Copper trade 07.02.2024 14:51 ↓

Plus, more on the White Sox’s potential move from Guaranteed Rate Field.

Shootings outside Chicago high schools increase calls for violence prevention 07.02.2024 17:39 ↓

Recent drive-by shootings of teens outside Chicago high schools have increased calls for violence prevention strategies.

How I-90 came to be — and who it displaced 07.02.2024 20:26 ↓

More than half of the people displaced by construction of the Dan Ryan were Black despite being only 23% of the city’s total population.

Tackling menopause, perimenopause and postmenopause: Part Two 06.02.2024 17:45 ↓

From closing the knowledge gap to addressing stigma, we’ll explore how these things impact people going through menopause.

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic celebrates ‘Women Out Of Time’ 06.02.2024 12:45 ↓

The group’s latest composition honors the work of Mary Lou Williams, Nina Simone, and Chicago’s own Lil Hardin Armstrong.

How to run for your Local School Council 06.02.2024 17:59 ↓

The deadline to run for a Local School Council position is Feb. 8.

Why Illinois Draws Its Congressional Maps Behind Closed Doors 06.02.2024 10:47 ↓

Illinois is one of many states that draws congressional maps behind closed doors. Some community leaders say that the lack of clarity of how and why districts are drawn the way they are has led to disenfranchisement of minority communities. Reset learns more about the process and what changes might happen before the next remap from Chicago Sun-Times chief political reporter, Tina Sfondeles.

With Cinema Chatham shut down, only two movie theaters remain on the South Side 05.02.2024 16:02 ↓

Even before Cinema Chatham unexpectedly closed last week, it was hard to find a movie theater on the South Side.