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Episodes

What to do with all those leaves this fall 21.11.2023

“Leave the leaves” is a growing movement to encourage people not to throw away bags of leaves.

Latest on the Ed Burke trial 21.11.2023

Prosecutors started the trial with a lesson for jurors on Chicago city government.

New book highlights untold story of the Civil Rights movement 21.11.2023

Mollie Moon was one of the most powerful women of the Civil Rights Movement. This is her story.

After CTA yellow line crash, here’s what we know about train safety 21.11.2023

The CTA yellow line crash injured 38 people, with 23 people taken to the hospital.

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, advocates push for end to transphobic violence 20.11.2023

On Trans Day of Remembrance, community members grieve trans people they have lost and celebrate the strength of those still living.

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, advocates push for end to transphobic violence 20.11.2023

On Trans Day of Remembrance, community members grieve trans people they have lost and celebrate the strength of those still living.

Volunteers blindsided by new 60-day limit on migrant stays in Chicago shelters 20.11.2023

Advocates wonder where people will stay once their time in Chicago shelters runs out.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 17, 2023 17.11.2023

Alders approve Mayor Johnson’s first city budget. More than 100 people are arrested for protesting outside the Israeli Consulate.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra is up for more than one Grammy 17.11.2023

A few members of the local institution join Reset to talk about the new age of classical music.

How to make your dessert table standout this Thanksgiving 17.11.2023

Whether you lean more pumpkin, sweet potato or pecan, the traditional fall pie could sometimes use a little oomph or a bit of pizzazz.

Peoples Gas bills to rise, but not as much as expected 17.11.2023

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved cuts to four rate hike requests to utilities across the Chicago region.

Reset Lost & Found: Where can I buy green coffee beans? 16.11.2023

An Evanston coffee aficionado was struggling to locate unroasted beans, so one of our producers lent a hand.

How to improve civic engagement in Chicago and beyond 16.11.2023

Mention ‘civic engagement’ and many people think of voting or volunteering. But that’s just scratching the surface.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first budget passes with little pushback 16.11.2023

The budget sailed through Chicago’s City Council by a 41-8 vote.

Chicago launches collaborative reentry program 16.11.2023

SPRING Forward brings community groups and city agencies together to fast-track housing and jobs for people released from jail and prison.

Vote expected on Peoples Gas proposed rate increase 15.11.2023

The Illinois Commerce Commission is expected to vote on the rate increase Thursday.

Chicago jazz singer Kurt Elling up for another Grammy 15.11.2023

Kurt Elling’s “SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree” has been nominated for a new jazz category: Best Alternative Jazz Album.

Civilian oversight board passes policy banning Chicago cops from joining hate groups 15.11.2023

The commission has been working with the Chicago Police Department on the new policy for months. Members approved it unanimously Monday.

Chicago poet J. Ivy discusses his Grammy nomination and the power of poetry 14.11.2023

Chicago poet J. Ivy got his third Grammy nomination for his newest spoken word album, ‘The Light Inside.’

reviewing City Council members’ expected vote on the new budget 14.11.2023

From approving more PTO for Chicago workers to conflict within the City Council, it’s been a busy week.

reviewing City Council members’ expected vote on the new budget 14.11.2023

From approving more PTO for Chicago workers to conflict within the City Council, it’s been a busy week.

New campaign brings teens information about drug that prevents HIV 14.11.2023

According to AIDSVu, about 1 in 5 of all new HIV diagnoses in 2021 were among people ages 13-24, with Black youth disproportionately affected.

Chicago ensemble Third Coast Percussion gets (another) Grammy nod 13.11.2023

It’s Grammy Nominee Week on Reset.

Survey finds Chicago is riddled with mental health care barriers 13.11.2023

People seeking care often face long wait times, and inability to reach centers by public transportation.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 10, 2023 10.11.2023

Mayor Johnson casts tiebreaker in censure vote on aldermanic ally. Corruption trial of ex-Chicago Ald. Ed Burke delayed again.

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