In the Loop (Segments)

Illinois on Wednesday reported 8,256 new cases of the coronavirus and 179 additional deaths. Reset breaks down what you need to know about COVID-19 in our region.

Reset looks at how misinformation spreads through various Asian American communities, which are incredibly diverse.

President-elect Joe Biden led Georgia with less than 13,000 votes, and that’s in part thanks to a larger voter turnout within the Asian American community. But election season isn’t over yet for Georgia, with two senate runoff elections coming up in January. Reset checks in with organizers in Chicago and Atlanta to discuss their “get out the vote” efforts.

The U.S. Supreme Court might drop new opinions Thursday. Reset brings on two legal scholars to give an overview of which major cases the court has already heard this term and what to expect this week.

As vaccines begin to be administered overseas, Reset reviews the latest on the vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca and breaks down the latest coronavirus science.

The Confess Project trains U.S. barbers to support the mental health of Black men, including in Chicago. Reset brings on the project founder and a mental health expert who specializes in therapy for Black men.

The U.K. began administering coronavirus vaccinations on Tuesday. So, what stands in the way of vaccine distribution in America? WBEZ’s Kristen Schorsch and Becky Vevea join Reset to talk about it.

Reset talks with an Illinois State Senator, who with a group of lawmakers, now call for the creation of a public bank to reinvest in communities and closing Chicago’s racial wealth gap.

Reset brings on a local nonprofit that’s working with hundreds of Chicago-area immigrants to navigate the pandemic by offering free one-on-one tutoring and other support services.

Reset takes a closer look at how the pandemic is exacerbating the substitute shortage in the Chicago area and how local districts are ramping up their recruitment efforts.

During COVID-19, Chicago organizations like My Block, My Hood, My City try to alleviate poverty through Mutual Aid programs. The nonprofit’s CEO and founder Jahmal Cole joins Reset.

Reset talks to a Crain’s Business reporter whose latest piece covers and unpacks the boom and two Chicago food startup founders whose new ventures are among those thriving.

Washington lawmakers may be close to passing a second COVID-19 relief Bill. Reset checks in with Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider for the details.

Reset talks with the producers behind a new Apple TV Plus docuseries that followed Chicago’s peregrine falcon population’s nightlife.

Reset checks in with the director of the award-winning film "Finding Yingying," which gives an intimate look at Yingying's family’s journey of seeking answers around her disappearance and death.

University of Chicago Medicine's Emily Landon joins Reset to talk about the latest on COVID-19 in Chicago and Illinois as a whole.

After a months-long standstill, Democrats and Republicans in Congress appear close to a deal that would provide $908 billion in stimulus and relief for Americans, U.S. companies and state and local governments. Reset checks in with a congressional reporter on what still needs to happen before the deal is struck.

After a months-long standstill, Democrats and Republicans in Congress appear close to a deal that would provide $908 billion in stimulus and relief for Americans, U.S. companies and state and local governments. Reset checks in with a congressional reporter on what still needs to happen before the deal is struck.

Reset takes a closer look at the challenges food banks in Chicago and Illinois are facing due to increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Friday News Roundup with WBEZ’s Susie An and Dan Mihalopoulos, and Mary Ann Ahern, NBC-5 Chicago political reporter

Reset checks in with an infectious disease specialist to answer your questions about how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

During the holidays, Chicagoan Andre Russell puts on his Santa suit and spreads good cheer as Dreezy Claus. Russell joins Reset to share how he’s navigating the holiday season this year and give his recommendations on what to read, watch and do.

Famed Chicago Cubs TV announcer Len Kasper is leaving the team to do radio for the White Sox. WBEZ contributor Cheryl Raye Stout joins Reset to discuss the latest sports news.

Reset architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes us through a little known history of how Elgin bucked state law and accepted formerly enslaved people to live in the town.

Reset brings on Chicago’s former top doctor to discuss how some of those pandemic policies are shaping up at a national level.