In the Loop (Segments)

As summer winds down, schools are making tough decisions about how to safely reopen schools during the coronavirus pandemic.

Reset is joined by a suburban superintendent and the president of one of Illinois’ largest teachers unions to discuss the issue.

Host: Justin Kaufmann

Producer: Zach Wilson, Meha Ahmad

The Cook County Board of Commissioners will vote Thursday on a nonbinding resolution to divert money from law enforcement to social services. Commissioner Brandon Johnson joins Reset for more.

Host: Justin Kaufmann

Producer: Meha Ahmad

The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly planning to send 150 federal agents to the city this week in a military-style response similar to Portland.

Reset checks in with Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley for more on the federal response to recent violence in Chicago

Host: Justin Kaufmann

Producers: Nereida Moreno, Stephanie Kim

Civil rights hero and longtime Georgia Congressman John Lewis passed away Friday at age 80. Reset talks with U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush for his thoughts on the legacy of his longtime colleague and friend.

Host: justin Kaufmann

Producer: Bianca Martin

Chicago got its first Black Lives Matter street mural over the weekend, following in the footsteps of cities like Washington D.C., Seattle and New York.

Reset checks in with activist William Calloway for more about how the mural came together and the meaning behind the art.

Host: Justin Kaufmann

Producer: Stephanie Kim

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday announced she’s bringing back some COVID-19 restrictions as case numbers in the area continue to grow.

Reset checks in with A.D. Quig of Crain’s Chicago Business for more on this story.

Host: Justin Kaufmann

Producer; Meha Ahmad

The National Independent Venue Association is calling on Congress to support music venues that are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reset checks in with Vocalo’s Ayana Contreras to discuss the organization’s Save our Stages campaign. We also hear from a local venue owner about how the pandemic is impacting Chicago’s music scene.

Host: Justin Kaufmann

Producer: Bianca Martin

Federal prosecutors on Friday sent subpoenas to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s offices and unveiled bribery charges against Commonwealth Edison. The power company admitted to steering jobs and other benefits to Madigan, who has denied any wrongdoing.

Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Tony Arnold for an update on the federal corruption probe in Springfield. State Rep. Mark Batinick also joins to discuss his push for ethics reform at the state level.

Host: Justin Kaufmann

Producer: Nereida Moreno

Reset brings on two reporters who were on the ground at Grant Park Friday during a violent clash between police and protesters who were trying to topple a statue of Christopher Columbus.

Host; Justin Kaufmann

Producer: Bianca Martin

Reset takes a closer look at local calls to remove a Christopher Columbus statue from Grant Park. Dozens were injured Friday during a violent clash between police and protesters who tried to tear the statue down.

Host: Justin Kaufmann

Producer: Justin Kaufmann