In the Loop (Segments)

So far, the incoming administration has shared little on how the new mayor will tackle the issue in his first days in office.

The chairs of the Arts and Culture subcommittee on Brandon Johnson’s transition team lay out their ideas for revitalizing the arts in Chicago.

The inauguration took place at UIC pavilion and was open to the public.

Mayor Lightfoot delivers her farewell address and later declares a state of emergency as more migrants arrive in Chicago from Texas.

In his show “Little Syria,” MC and rapper Omar Offendum explores the forgotten history of Syrian Americans in Manhattan.

The book also includes tips on how to prevent food waste in your kitchen.

A partnership with the national nonprofit RIP Medical Debt has is abolishing the debt of 73,000 people.

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The experience of parenthood is both common and unknown. Celebrated yet isolating. Fulfilling but tiring.

The transition team includes an environmental justice subcommittee.

Immigration advocates say the issue may only get worse with the end of Title 42 today.

An alderman and two political watchdogs weigh in on the opportunities and challenges ahead for Chicago’s City Council.

A trio of students perform jazz improvisations in WBEZ’s studio and discuss what they love about the art form.

In “A Living Remedy,” Chung reflects on the loss of her parents and the failures of America’s healthcare system and social safety net.

Nearly half of all Baby Boomers report having no money saved for retirement.

Summer is just around the corner, and whether you prefer a bucket of popcorn at a movie theater or kicking back on the couch at home, there are a ton of movies making their debut in the coming months. And according to our Sun-Times colleague, there are 15 we should add to our watch lists. Reset gets a summer movies preview. GUEST: Richard Roeper, entertainment columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times

Millions of dollars have been stolen from SNAP beneficiaries across the country. Some states have taken action to help reimburse victims, but Illinois has not yet joined them. Reset talks to a reporter covering the story and a state representative who wants to see the state step up to help SNAP recipients get reimbursed. GUESTS: Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ health and county government reporter State Re...

A 2017 law said Illinois public schools testing their water fountains and sinks for lead had to notify parents, but a recent Chicago Tribune investigation finds those results weren't made public. Reset learns more on that investigation’s findings and on the impact of lead contamination on children’s development. GUEST: Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune investigative data reporter

Season 5 of WBEZ’s Making podcast is here! It brings you the origin stories of some of the world’s biggest leaders and game changers, with each episode focusing on a different Black icon’s path to success. Previous seasons have followed the lives of Beyoncé, Serena Williams, Jesse Jackson, and more. The new season begins with a two-part exploration into the making and “unmaking” of Chicago’s Kanye...

Three years of the U.S. federal government pouring resources into slowing the spread of COVID-19 comes to an end on May 11, 2023, when the pandemic public health emergency lifts. Insurance companies will no longer be required to provide at home COVID tests and treatment at no cost to consumers. Reset digs into what you need to know. GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly...

Chicagoans will go from saying Mayor Lightfoot to Mayor Johnson in less than a week. During her farewell speech yesterday, Mayor Lightfoot said, “the mandate that I was given four years ago was to break up the status quo that failed our residents for far too long and chart a new path, a new compact between the government and the governed, and that's what we did.” Reset hears more about what Lightf...

Nine bakers enter the tent. Only one walks away as the ultimate Star Baker.

Writers Guild of America members say they’re prepared to strike for as long as necessary. Experts say it could take months.

From 1920s barn dances to contemporary alternative country, Chicago has been pivotal in shaping the genre.

Insurers have raised rates by billions in recent years, and the hikes are hitting women and low-income people disproportionately.