Lynnea Domienik

1 day ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

Because of crime-free housing ordinances, 1 in 4 Illinoisans live in rental properties that require them to sign a lease that says they could be evicted if accused of a crime – even a minor offense that isn’t prosecuted. A year-long investigation by the New York Times combed through police data and interviewed dozens of landlords and tenants to learn the effects of these laws. Reset learns more about these ordinances and hears about potential solutions.

3 days ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

With the much-anticipated warmer weather and greener spaces also comes the dreaded itchy eyes and uncontrollable sneezing. You might be feeling it more than ever because climate change is prolonging allergy season. Reset checks in with an allergist to find out where allergies come from, why they’re getting worse and what we can do about it. GUEST: Dr. Baiju Malde, allergist, clinical instructor with Northwestern Medical Group for adults

3 days ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

The National Institutes of Health is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, but under the Trump administration, NIH is freezing funding to several universities, including Northwestern. One of the projects being delayed is cutting-edge research on treatments for ovarian and pancreatic cancer. Reset learns more about the effect of this freeze on patients and early career scientists. GUEST: Josh Leonard, professor of chemical and biological engineering, Northwestern University

1 week ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

Recess was reinstated at Chicago Public Schools in 2011, but playgrounds were often flooded, covered in glass and were an expanse of concrete. But that’s changed thanks to a partnership between the Healthy Schools Campaign and Openlands. The Space to Grow program works with teachers, students and school administrators to dream up what a vibrant outdoor space could look like, how it could foster learning and a connection with the outdoors and reduce flooding.

1 week ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

Lawndale Christian Legal Center ran a pilot program in 2015 that provided wraparound services including stable housing, a car to get to work and mental health services to men ages 18-26 who were on probation. This not only kept them out of prison but helped break the cycle of recidivism. This program has now expanded, and 20 men will have a chance to live in an apartment and participate in a residential workforce development program at LCLC’s new headquarters at the Deer Center.