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In the Loop (Segments)

We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Sneak peek on a new album from Sen Morimoto 19.10.2023

Chicago DIY superstar talks societal commentary and plans for the new release.

Israel moves to censor news outlet amid war, humanitarian crisis 19.10.2023

Israel moves to censor news outlet amid war, humanitarian crisis

What’s needed to keep hospitals running in Gaza? 19.10.2023

Some aid could arrive in Gaza this week, as soon as Egyptian officials can rebuild infrastructure damaged by Israeli airstrikes.

Chicago-area religious schools step up security 18.10.2023

Jewish and Muslim schools in the area are increasing security as antisemitism and Islamophobia rise amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Could Chicago migrants go to St. Louis? 18.10.2023

Cities like Chicago and New York have more migrants than they can handle. St. Louis says it would like more migrants to come to town.

A ‘human library’? Some people are volunteering to be ‘open books’ about the stereotypes they face 18.10.2023

The “human library” intends to open space for hard conversations — and challenge people’s assumptions about others.

Food waste drop-off sites open as Chicago launches first city-run program 18.10.2023

Food waste accounts for nearly 40% of landfill material in Cook County.

Food waste drop-off sites open as Chicago launches first city-run program 18.10.2023

Food waste accounts for nearly 40% of landfill material in Cook County.

Budget season is underway in Chicago 17.10.2023

Funding for migrants is front and center as alderpersons debate Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget plan for Chicago.

How Chicago is fighting opioid deaths on the CTA 17.10.2023

The number of people who died of an opioid overdose on the CTA doubled between 2021 and 2022, according to a Chicago Reader analysis.

Cook County Jail population declining, likely due to elimination of cash bail 17.10.2023

The population at Cook County Jail is under 5,000 for only the second time since the 1980s.

How the city plans to house migrants this winter 17.10.2023

The number of people needing permanent housing has nearly doubled over the past several weeks as migrants continue to arrive in the city.

Evanston mother and daughter still among Hamas hostages 17.10.2023

Nearly 200 people from more than 30 nations have not been seen since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Here’s how many people have died of an overdose on the CTA 16.10.2023

Deaths related to opioid overdoses on the CTA doubled between 2021 and 2022, according to an investigation by the Chicago Reader.

Here’s how current CTA schedules compare to pre-pandemic numbers 16.10.2023

Since the pandemic, many commuters have felt the effects of CTA schedule reductions. Here’s the data behind the changes.

Six-year-old Palestinian American boy in suburban Chicago killed in alleged hate crime 16.10.2023

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has opened up a federal hate crimes investigation into the attack.

What’s the situation in Gaza right now? A local aid worker explains 16.10.2023

Doctors and aid organizations say health care in Gaza was at a crisis point even before the start of war.

Chicago interfaith group reacts to war between Israel and Hamas 13.10.2023

Chicagoans on their way home from an interfaith trip in Jerusalem exploring the connections between the Holy Land and Africa had to take shelter as rockets from Gaza struck Israel. Reset hears from three of them about their experiences and the conversations they’re having with community members about radical empathy as the war in the Middle East continues. GUESTS: Rami Nashashibi, executive direct...

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, October 13, 2023 13.10.2023

City Council debates Israeli Solidarity Resolution as thousands march in support of Palestine. Mayor Johnson delivers first budget address.

Chicago band, Young Man in a Hurry, is out with a new album 13.10.2023

The band's frontman joins Reset to talk about Actor Brought a Vice.

WTB: Walt Disney's house 12.10.2023

What's That Building - childhood home of Walt Disney

Changes at X encourage spread of false claims, especially about Israel-Hamas war 12.10.2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel and Israel began to bomb the Gaza Strip over the weekend, people around the world have been turning to social platforms to learn more about the situation. What they’re finding there is a deluge of information, and it’s not easy — even for experts — to distinguish between facts and falsehoods. Reset speaks with a reporter and literacy experts about how to verify informat...

Changes at X encourage spread of false claims, especially about Israel-Hamas war 12.10.2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel and Israel began to bomb the Gaza Strip over the weekend, people around the world have been turning to social platforms to learn more about the situation. What they’re finding there is a deluge of information, and it’s not easy — even for experts — to distinguish between facts and falsehoods. Reset speaks with a reporter and literacy experts about how to verify informat...

Vocalo Radio Top 5 songs played in October 12.10.2023

Vocalo host Bekoe shares the top five tracks he’s spinning on 91.1 FM this month.

Father-son duo’s epic bike ride focus of new film 12.10.2023

Bike Vessel is on view at the Chicago International Film Festival.

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