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In Illinois, Some Prisoners Are Asked: Which Eye Could You Do Without? Dec 18, 2019

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A WBEZ investigation found multiple prisoners have been denied eye surgery because of a “one good eye” policy.

Also, survivors of crime in Illinois are some of the least likely in the United States to apply for victim compensation and services.

Reset finds out why from two crime victims advocates.

What’s Next In The Impeachment Process Dec 17, 2019

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The deadline to sign up for healthcare through the Affordable Care Act has been extended until tomorrow morning. Dan Weissmann, host of the podcast “An Arm and a Leg” brings us the details and breaks down why accessing health insurance in this country is so costly and confusing. But first, a look at what to expect on Wednesday when — for just the third time in American history — the House of Representatives will debate and vote on whether to impeach a sitting president.

Folded Map Project Meets Chicago’s West Side Dec 16, 2019

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Tonika Lewis Johnson’s “Folded Map” project brings together residents across Chicago’s segregation lines, and the project has expanded to include West Side addresses.

Reset sits down with Tonika and her first pair of West Side map twins to hear about the experience.

Reset’s Friday News Roundup For Dec. 13, 2019 Dec 13, 2019

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Daily Line’s Heather Cherone, Chicago Sun Times and ABC 7’s Laura Washington, and WTTW’s Paris Schutz dive into the biggest stories in and around Chicago this week.

Can Chicago Survive The Next Big Recession, Plus The Hanukkah Latke Dec 11, 2019

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Sun-Times City Hall Reporter Fran Spielman breaks down the latest Moody’s report that says Chicago and Detroit are at the bottom of a list of major American cities when it comes to how well they’d fare when the next big recession hits. Plus searching for the perfect latke ahead of Hanukkah

Impeachment Plus A Crafty Activist Dec 10, 2019

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Shannon Downey mixes crafts and activism to create “Craftivism”, and IL Congressman Krishnamoorthi talks about the articles of impeachment.

Closing The Gap Series Looks At Non-Equal Access To Contraceptive Care Dec 08, 2019

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Our Closing The Gap series digs into the disparities in contraceptive health and education. We talk to two professionals who are working to close the gap.

Reset’s Friday News Roundup For Dec. 6, 2019 Dec 06, 2019

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WBEZ’s Patrick Smith, WTTW’s Amanda Vinicky, and Crain’s A.D. Quig take a deep dive into the biggest stories in and around Chicago this week.

SNAP Changes Plus This Week’s See Hear Eat Dec 05, 2019

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The Trump administration is changing certain eligibility rules for receiving food assistance, and it could affect many in Illinois. Plus the newest member of the WBEZ/Vocalo family gives us great tips on some things to see, hear, and eat this weekend around Chicago.

Fred Hampton's Legacy in Chicago 50 Years After His Killing Dec 04, 2019

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Today marks 50 years since police killed the young Black Panthers leader during a pre-dawn raid. Reset looks at how Hampton's legacy lives on in Chicago.

Also: Chicago's winter parking ban went into effect this week. We look at what you need to know to avoid getting your car towed.

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