In the Loop (Segments)

Illinois officials didn’t see as much federal funding to replace lead pipes as expected 01.06.2023 16:21 ↓

The EPA’s state-by-state analysis means Florida gets the largest share of funds this year.

How the debt ceiling deal affects food aid, the IRS and student loans 01.06.2023 31:11 ↓

What is the debt ceiling, anyway? And how and why is it affecting student loans?

City Council passes $51 million in aid for migrants in Chicago 01.06.2023 14:43 ↓

Mayor Brandon Johnson led City Council through a heated debate as final comments were made before voting on allocating the funds.

Music Box Theatre is bringing back House on Haunted Hill to the big screen 31.05.2023 12:45 ↓

A pair of Music Box staff join Reset to talk about the director’s contributions to the genre and hint at some surprises they have in store.

Water safety tips to keep in mind when you cool off in Lake Michigan 31.05.2023 13:17 ↓

One drowning prevention advocate says there needs to be a “stop, drop and roll” of water safety.

No, it’s not your imagination — products are getting smaller 31.05.2023 33:06 ↓

Companies are keeping prices the same while shrinking quantities.

Illinois could be the first state to ensure pay protection for freelancers 31.05.2023 14:24 ↓

New York City, Los Angeles and Columbus, Ohio, already have their own protections for local freelancers.

How Chicago’s ‘peacekeepers’ are trying to prevent violence 31.05.2023 18:26 ↓

Community organizers are receiving $100 daily stipends to help suppress the surge of violence that usually happens during summer months.

‘The Little Mermaid’ is the Disney remake we have been waiting for 30.05.2023 14:43 ↓

Despite controversy around the film, Disney’s latest live-action film raked in a $117 million opening nationwide.

What toll does witnessing gun violence take on young people? 30.05.2023 34:38 ↓

PTSD symptoms from witnessing a shooting can lead to difficulty with cognitive functioning, impacting attendance, behavior and academic achievement.

Chicago’s music festival season kicks off 30.05.2023 12:42 ↓

Memorial Day weekend kicked off a season of concerts, festivals, and activities galore.

Checking in with Chicago service providers helping migrants 30.05.2023 31:21 ↓

How are service providers keeping up with the influx of migrants coming to the city?

Reflecting on the meaning of Memorial Day 29.05.2023 19:45 ↓

Today is Memorial Day. Chances are you might have the day off or maybe you’re coming off a weekend of travel, shopping and barbecues. But how many of us have paused to think about the true meaning of the holiday? Reset discusses the significance of the day and how to honor soldiers we’ve lost on the battlefield and at home.

Pritzker Military Museum & Library marks 20th anniversary 29.05.2023 15:44 ↓

The Pritzker Military Museum and Library on Michigan Avenue collects, preserves and shares the stories of soldiers not just during Memorial Day weekend but year-round. Reset discusses the role history plays in honoring the sacrifice of soldiers and the institution’s 20th anniversary.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 26, 2023 26.05.2023 47:03 ↓

An Attorney General report details decades of sexual abuse by hundreds of Catholic clergy. Mayor Johnson holds his first council meeting.

Southside rapper Kayo performs his faves for his debut album 26.05.2023 19:07 ↓

The rising hip-hop star talks about emotional vulnerability and the artists that inspired his career.

Food Friday: Two brothers celebrate their heritage with ‘half authentic’ Chinese food 26.05.2023 12:47 ↓

“If we’re authentic to ourselves, that’s the best that we really can do.”

A new police academy is learning from NYC and LA, but not Chicago 26.05.2023 22:09 ↓

Former interim CPD superintendent Charlie Beck discusses potential paths to reform in the Chicago Police Department.

What’s that Building? Icons: The Wrigley Building 25.05.2023 10:53 ↓

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The EPA’s proposed regulations could clean up the nation’s power grid 25.05.2023 13:48 ↓

The agency says the new proposed standards could curb carbon dioxide emissions by more than 600 million metric tons through 2042.

Reflections on how COVID affected the high school experience for graduating seniors 25.05.2023 32:12 ↓

COVID hit in the second half of graduating seniors’ freshman year. While the public health emergency is over, the effects still linger.

ADHD and the Adderall shortage 25.05.2023 35:07 ↓

The national shortage is leading some people on a wild goose chase for medication to treat their ADHD.

What Chicagoans want to change about the CTA 24.05.2023 28:50 ↓

Regular riders of the Chicago Transit Authority say it’s time for a reckoning on the problems they’re seeing with public transit.

New report details the extent of clergy sex abuse in Illinois 24.05.2023 17:35 ↓

Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office released a report showing the Catholic church in Illinois did not report hundreds of cases of abuse.

Chicago mom and comedian brings the funny from social media to the stage 24.05.2023 13:57 ↓

Her signature skits “Black Moms Be Like” are getting rave reviews on Instagram and TikTok.