In the Loop (Segments)

Reset explores the Pilgrim Baptist Church at 33rd and Indiana, which was designed by legendary architects Adler and Sullivan. Originally a synagogue, it later became Pilgrim Baptist Church where many music historians say modern gospel was born.

Reset checks in with NPR’s Alana Wise for the latest on Joe Biden’s visit to Kenosha, Wis., and how he’s shifting his campaign strategy leading up to the 2020 election.

Reset checks in with the institute’s executive director for more on the “Millennium Park At Home: Chicago Jazz” series, and her recommendations on what to read, watch and do.

Chicago-based United Airlines is planning to furlough more than 16,000 employees in October. Reset takes a closer look at how COVID-19 is impacting the airline industry, and how the union that represents flight attendants is responding.

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to make this Labor Day weekend far less travel-packed than usual as people avoid distant travel to keep themselves and others safe. Reset brings on travel writer Rick Steves to talk about his push for people to maintain a traveler’s mindset while staying close to home.

After touting a COVID-19 testing plan to safely reopen its campus, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is ordering students to limit in-person activities for the next two weeks. Reset checks in with NPR education reporter Elissa Nadworny for more on the recent spike in cases at U of I.

Reset brings on a mental health expert who served on the city’s Police Accountability Task Force and a former officer who now advises the UChicago Crime Lab.

Reset checks in with the Chicago Public Library to discuss this year’s pick for the program One Book, One Chicago series: Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. The 2017 novel follows a refugee couple that flee their home using magical doors to travel around the globe.

During the 2016 presidential election, a Russian group infiltrated American’s social media platforms in an attempt to sway the outcome. Four years later, that same group — the Internet Research Agency — is pushing again to influence Americans with disinformation on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The group has upped its tactics by hiring Americans and creating more convincing fak...

Former Vice President Joe Biden is headed to Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday, just two days after President Donald Trump visited the city. Reset checks in with Natasha Korecki of Politico for the latest on Biden’s planned visit and how he’s shifting his campaign strategy leading up to the 2020 elections.

Reset speaks with the author of a new book that explores why climate change is making our planet more hospitable for viruses to attack humans.

Cannabis reporter Brad Spirrison and industry expert Edie Moore explain where Illinois is falling short, and how we can turn it around.

President Donald Trump traveled to Wisconsin on Tuesday, touring damaged businesses in Kenosha in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. His visit drew a crowd of his supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters downtown. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Michael Puente for more on President Trump’s visit.

Chicago’s “Invest South/West” program is underway as sites have been selected for development and reinvestment on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Reset is joined by Asiaha Butler of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood and Norma Sanders of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation to learn how this will impact their communities.

Reset checks in with Chicago singer-songwriter Tasha about her work in this social and political moment, and about her upcoming live stream with Chicago music venue The Hideout.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday a projected $1.2 billion budget gap for 2021. This comes on top of an $800 million budget deficit for the rest of this year. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Becky Vevea for the latest on the city’s budget forecast and with Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa for reaction from City Hall.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently extended the deadline for Illinois’ eviction moratorium to Sept. 22. But the possibility of housing insecurity and the specter of eviction continue to loom over the heads of tenants. Reset brings on a legal services group and a landlord industry spokesperson about the needs of Chicago tenants and rental housing owners during the pandemic.

This year mark’s Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 35th season. The creative projects are ambitious, as always. But this year the season itself is ambitious. The theater is making plans to get visitors back in actual seats… in the actual theater. But what will that look like, especially with Navy Pier (where Chicago Shakespeare Theater is located) shut down for the foreseeable future? Reset checks in...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers practically begged President Trump not to come to Kenosha. But that’s exactly what he did Tuesday. Reset talks to an investigative reporter, a state lawmaker, and an activist about the presidential visit, the realities on the ground in Kenosha, and plans to heal the rifts and move the city forward.

The shooting of Jacob Blake on Aug. 23 has given rise to a new crop of activists in Kenosha, Wisc. One such group is called BLAK, or Black Lives Activists of Kenosha. Reset speaks with a member of BLAK about the demands of protesters in Kenosha and what it’s like to join the organizing movement right now.

Tatyana McFadden is a 17-time Paralympic medalist, 24-time major marathon winner, a multiple world record holder and an author. Now, she can add producer to her impressive list of credentials. Reset checks in with the world-renowned Paralympian about her work on the new Netflix documentary Rising Phoenix, and what she wants people to take away from the film.

Reset checks in with A.D. Quig of Crain’s Chicago Business for more on the ad campaigns behind Gov. Pritzker’s graduated income tax plan, and what needs to happen for the ballot measure to pass in November.

Illinois School district U-46 is the second largest district in the state, serving more than 37,000 students in 57 schools. Reset checks in with Supt. Tony Sanders to discuss how remote learning is being rolled out.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, Reset digs into how the pandemic is making it harder for those who are struggling with addiction or substance use, and hears a personal story of overcoming addiction.

Reset checks in with NPR correspondent David Schaper and Clyde McLemore of Black Lives Matter Lake County on the latest out of Kenosha, and why the governor of Wisconsin is calling on President Donald Trump to reconsider visiting the area this week.