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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Dec. 19, 2025As their winning season heats up, the Chicago Bears make another play for an Indiana stadium. Lakeview neighbors replace presents for needy families collected by a local bar that was burglarized. Local public transit gets an overhaul. Meanwhile, Chicago is one step closer to an alternate budget proposed by alders. In the Loop breaks down those stories and more with WTTW News correspondent Nick Blumberg, Block Club Chicago reporter Mack Liederman and WBEZ city politics reporter Mariah Woelfel. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
2025-12-1946 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ Digs Into The Claim That Johnson’s Proposed Job Tax Is A ‘Job Killer’Today, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council kicked off a series of high-profile budget meetings, and the clock is ticking for them to pass the 2026 budget. The major sticking point continues to be whether the corporate head tax as a revenue stream should be included in the proposal. A new WBEZ data analysis digs into the claim that it’s a job killer, showing little connection between job trends in the city and an earlier version of the tax, which was repealed in 2014. We get more info from Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ city politics reporter; Amy Qin, WBEZ data re...
2025-12-1535 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 20, 2025Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the withdrawal of Texas National Guard troops from Chicago represents “unconditional surrender” by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, alders hand the mayor a massive defeat by rejecting his budget plan. Plus, Illinois debuts digital driver’s licenses. In the Loop dives into those and other top local stories with WBEZ city government and politics reporter Mariah Woelfel, Fox 32 political correspondent Paris Schutz and Chicago Sun-Times opinion pages editor and columnist Rummana Hussain. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
2025-11-2047 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 7, 2025The longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags into day 38, affecting everything from air travel to SNAP benefits in Illinois. Democratic U.S. Congressman Chuy Garcia surprised constituents by announcing he won’t be running for reelection. And a federal judge issued a key ruling on use of force by federal agents. Plus, snow could be coming to the Chicago area this weekend. In the Loop breaks down those stories with WBEZ’s Alden Loury, Chicago Sun-Times’ Jon Seidel, Block Club Chicago’s Quinn Myers. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloo
2025-11-0747 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Oct. 3, 2025After months of warnings, the federal government said 100 National Guard troops will be deployed in Chicago. President Trump told military leaders to use U.S. cities as a “training ground” for operations. Meanwhile, immigration arrests and protests continue throughout the Chicago region. In the Loop breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap with WBEZ senior editor Alden Loury, WTTW news correspondent Nick Blumbert and Block Club Chicago reporter Mack Liederman. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
2025-10-0343 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 19, 2025Federal agents step up immigration raids. The Cubs make it to the playoffs. Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar dies at 79. Kim Bellware of the Washington Post, WBEZ’s Sarah Karp and Mitchell Armentrout of the Chicago Sun-Times break it down for us. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
2025-09-1947 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Aug. 22, 2025Chicago’s Inspector General urges City Council to police bad behavior. Democratic legislators return to Texas for a redistricting vote. Former Northwestern football coach reaches settlement with the university. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul files more lawsuits against the Trump administration and politicians push for Southwest side communities to be declared disaster areas after flooding. Reset dives into these and other top local stories with City Cast Chicago executive producer Simone Alicea, FOX 32 political correspondent Paris Schutz and WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-08-2247 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 25, 2025Former ComEd CEO and Madigan confidante is sentenced to prison. O’Hare sees the busiest day ever. Vandals target immigration organizations in Little Village. NASCAR passes on another race in the Loop and Chicago Mayor Johnson introduces a new plan to snuff out smoking on CTA. Reset goes behind those headlines and more in our Weekly News Recap with Block Club Chicago reporter Mack Liederman, Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel and WBEZ investigative reporter Dan Mihalopoulos. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-07-2545 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 11, 2025Former alderman Ed Burke was released from prison and former alderwoman Carrie Austin has been ruled too sick to stand trial. Meanwhile, current alderman Walter Burnett announced he’s stepping down, city lawyers have approved more police misconduct settlements and Mayor Johnson had some harsh words for the Trump administration. Reset breaks down these stories and much more with WTTW Chicago politics reporter Heather Cherone, Block Club Chicago reporter Madison Savedra and WBEZ data projects editor Alden Loury. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-07-1245 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 3. 2025Democratic Illinois lawmakers have slammed their Republican colleagues in the U.S. Senate for passing President Trump’s tax and spending plan. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has named a new running mate. Meanwhile, Chicago alderpersons are scrutinizing the Chicago Police Department for its response to a recent ICE raid. Reset goes behind those headlines and more in our Weekly News Recap with WBEZ city politics reporter Mariah Woelfel, Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout and WCIU reporter/anchor Brandon Pope. Note: this conversation was recorded before the House passed the tax and spending bill. For a full archive of Reset interviews, he...
2025-07-0445 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 5, 2025Immigration agents detained at least 10 people in the South Loop after the government sent them instructions via text to show up for a routine appointment. The Chicago Fire’s billionaire owner Joe Mansueto unveiled plans to build a $650 million stadium south of Roosevelt Road. Air quality in the city and suburbs was poor due to Canadian wildfires. Reset breaks down those stories and more with WBEZ midday anchor Lisa Labuz, Axios Chicago reporter Justin Kaufmann and Northwestern University’s Natalie Moore. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-06-0648 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 16, 2025Nearly a dozen South Side elementary students sickened after ingesting marijuana edibles. Mayor Johnson reaches the midpoint of his term. Congressional competitions heat up in the race to replace retiring Sen. Durbin and Rep. Schakowsky. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap with a panel of journalists. This week we have Block Club Chicago reporter Mack Liederman, WBEZ senior editor of government, politics and safety Angela Rzas O’Toole, and government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project at the Better Government Association Alex Nitkin. For a full archive of...
2025-05-1645 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 25, 202580 year-old Senator Dick Durbin announces retirement, while 80 year-old Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky reportedly will also soon be stepping down. Chicago Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and DePaul University president called to testify before Congress. Reset breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. This week’s roundtable includes WBEZ senior editor of government and politics Angela Rozas O’Toole, Political Correspondent for Fox 32 Paris Schutz, and Government and politics reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business Justin Laurence. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-04-2546 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 18, 2025Alders ban January 6th Capitol riot participants from city jobs. Staff say the Chicago History Museum retaliated against them for unionizing. The University of Illinois sues the Department of Energy over funding cuts. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap with Heather Cherone, WTTW Chicago politics reporter; Ray Long, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter; and Lisa Kurian Philip, WBEZ higher education reporter. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-04-1844 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 4, 2025The Chicago Teachers Union reaches tentative contract deal with Chicago Public Schools. Teen violence in Streeterville has alder calling for earlier curfew. Jewish students at DePaul sue the university over alleged antisemitic attack. Reset dives into these and other top local stories with ABC 7 News anchor Ravi Baichwal, WBEZ senior education editor Kate Grossman and Better Government Association president David Greising. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-04-0446 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 7, 2025While House Republicans took aim at Democratic mayors over immigration issues, and former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel criticized Democrats, hinting he may run for political office again. Meanwhile, the Highland Park mass shooter pleaded guilty. Reset breaks down these stories and much more with WTTW News correspondent Nick Blumberg, Washington Post national and breaking news reporter Kim Bellware and WBEZ city politics reporter Mariah Woelfel. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-03-0745 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Feb. 21, 2025Efforts to reduce Chicago’s speed limit stalled in City Council. Mayor Brandon Johnson named his final appointee to the Chicago Board of Education. The Chicago Bears announced a 10% ticket hike. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap with City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long and WBEZ statehouse reporter Alex Degman. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-02-2146 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Feb. 7, 2025The Department of Justice sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration laws after Brandon Johnson agrees to testify on Capitol Hill with other sanctuary city mayors. Alder is ousted from City Council meeting and 102-year-old Chicago Bears matriarch, Virginia McCaskey, dies. Reset dives into these and other top local stories in our Weekly News Recap with Chicago reporter for Axios Carrie Shepherd, WBEZ city politics reporter Mariah Woelfel and president of Better Government Association David Greising. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-02-0746 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Jan. 31, 2025A brawl breaks out at south suburban village board meeting. The fate of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is now in the hands of the jury. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap with WBEZ statehouse reporter Alex Degman, CW-26 reporter and anchor Brandon Pope and Block Club Chicago reporter Madison Savedra. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-01-3146 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: January 24, 2025Chicago braces for an immigration crackdown from President Trump. Attorneys present closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Reset dives into these and other top local stories in the Weekly News Recap with executive producer of City Cast Chicago Simone Alicea, Chicago Tribune chief political reporter Rick Pearson and WBEZ investigative reporter on government and politics Dan Mihalopoulos. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-01-2446 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsReset Listens Back To Jimmy Carter On WBEZJimmy Carter, America’s 39th president, died a little more than a week ago at the age of 100. Today, Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol. Back in 1988, Carter stopped by WBEZ to promote his latest book “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections.” In the wide-ranging interview that’s more than 36 years old, Carter shares his concerns about issues that are still relevant today: presidential transitions of power, bipartisanship and even climate change and clean energy. In this episode, we share excerpts from that 1988 interview with then-host Ken Davis. You can also hear the full interview here: Jimmy Carter w...
2025-01-0715 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 22, 2024There’s a plot twist in the years-long Jussie Smollett case and we got a look at the “magic list” of former Illinois House speaker Mike Madigan. Reset breaks down those stories and more with CW-26 reporter and anchor Brandon Pope, WTTW Chicago politics reporter Heather Cherone, WBEZ criminal justice editor Patrick Smith and Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-11-2245 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 8, 2024Chicago and Illinois politicians and organizers are already doing the research and prep for what a second Trump presidency would mean for residents locally. A double homicide at a beloved Chicago tourist attraction stuns the city, 29 alders band together to push back on the mayor’s proposed property tax, and after 117 years, prohibition is officially over in a small corner of Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. Reset digs into the week’s stories with WBEZ senior editor of government and politics Angela Rozas O’Toole, WTTW political correspondent and host Amanda Vinicky and Chicago Sun-Times chief political reporter Tina Sfondeles. For a fu...
2024-11-0846 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Oct. 25, 2024Witnesses have begun to take the stand in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hand-picked board of education met for the first time. And the city is combining its shelters for migrants and other Chicagoans into a single, unified system. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories with Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin, WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney and government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project of the Better Government Association Alex Nitkin. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/re...
2024-10-2545 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 18, 2024Former president Donald Trump makes a stop in Chicago, questions around the Chicago Board of Education, the city’s Greyhound station to stay and Open House Chicago. Reset dives into these stories and more with Block Club Chicago reporter Melody Mercado, WTTW news correspondent Nick Blumberg and WBEZ data projects editor Alden Loury. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-10-1845 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Oct. 11, 2024Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson replaced the entire Board of Education, the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan got underway and the Chicago Bears head to London. Reset dives into these and other top local stories with CW26 reporter and anchor Brandon Pope, WBEZ assistant managing editor Kate Grossman and Better Government Association president David Greising. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-10-1144 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 20, 2024Illinois Republicans called on Democrats to “end dangerous rhetoric” after an apparent second Trump assassination attempt, while the Illinois Supreme Court heard challenges to the state’s assault weapons ban. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap with Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long, ABC7 News anchor Ravi Baichwal, and WBEZ city government and politics reporter Tessa Weinberg. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-09-2045 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 13, 2024Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces a hiring freeze to close a massive budget shortfall. The corruption trial of a former AT&T executive linked to Mike Madigan begins. Chicago’s City Council prepares to issue as much as $15 million in payouts for police misconduct. Plus, a new flag for Illinois? Reset dives into these and other top local stories in our Weekly News Recap with City Cast Chicago executive producer Simone Alicea, Block Club Chicago reporter Quinn Myers and WBEZ investigative reporter Dan Mihalopoulos. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-09-1345 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Aug. 30, 2024Attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan request evidence be thrown out ahead of his upcoming corruption trial. Demolition begins on local landmark to make way for Chicago's riverfront casino. Local radio host resigns from high school coaching duties after controversial comments. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with a panel of local journalists that includes Natalie Moore, WBEZ race, class and communities editor, Becky Vevea, bureau chief of Chalkbeat Chicago and Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times reporter covering government and politics. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-08-3047 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Aug. 23, 2024Chicago was the center of the political and media universe this week as it hosted the Democratic National Convention. Thousands of delegates rallied inside the convention, while thousands of protesters made their voices heard outside the United Center. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more with Lynn Sweet and Nader Issa from the Chicago Sun-Times and Mariah Woelfel from WBEZ. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-08-2446 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Aug. 16, 2024What happened this week, Chicago? Well, the city is making final preparations for the Democratic National Convention, a judge dealt a blow to protest organizers, Riot Fest does an about-face, and a former school official is sentenced to prison for stealing nearly $1.5 million in chicken wings. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap, with Julie Bosman, Chicago bureau chief for The New York Times; Carrie Shepherd, Chicago reporter with AXIOS; and WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-08-1645 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: August 9, 2024What happened this week? Well, Kamala Harris tapped a Midwesterner to join the top of the Democratic ticket – and it wasn’t JB Pritzker. After breaking a long losing streak, the Chicago White Sox also lost manager Pedro Grifol. And on its 20th anniversary, we remember the Dave Matthews Band and “poopgate.” Reset digs into those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. Our panel this week: Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times government and politics reporter, Kim Bellware, Washington Post national and breaking news reporter, and Michael Puente, WBEZ reporter and Sunday anchor. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head ove...
2024-08-0946 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 19, 2024Milwaukee hosts the Republican National Convention as Chicago prepares to host next month’s Democratic Convention. Meanwhile, a new poll shows nearly two-thirds of Democrats think President Biden should withdraw from the presidential race. Reset dives into these and other top local stories in the Weekly News Recap. Our panel this week: Alex Degman, statehouse reporter for WBEZ; Ray Long, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter; and Justin Laurence, government and politics reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-07-2046 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ's Weekly News Recap: July 5, 2024Downtown traffic is snarled due to NASCAR street closures. New laws went into effect on July 1, including a gas tax hike and wages increases. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court declines hearing challenges to Illinois’ assault weapons ban. Reset sits down with a panel of journalists to go behind these headlines and more. Our panel today: Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ city politics reporter; Christian Farr, NBC-5 Chicago reporter; Daniel Knowles, Midwest correspondent for The Economist. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-07-0545 minWBEZ News
WBEZ NewsWBEZ investigation finds Illinois for-profit colleges often leave students worse offA lot of Black, Brown and low-income students in Illinois who need a college degree to move up in the world go to for-profit colleges to get one. These companies promise a fast-track to graduation and a better job – one you can do while you’re working the job you already have or raising your kids. But a WBEZ investigation found these schools too often leave students worse off than when they started. WBEZ’s Lisa Kurian Philip reports. Host: Mary Dixon
2024-06-2704 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsInside WBEZ’s Summer Guide Of Chicago’s Must-Sees And Can’t-MissesFrom street fests to must-see performances, WBEZ’s arts and culture team is highlighting a guide of summer events and excitement. Reset checks in with senior editor Cassie Walker Burke, theater reporter Mike Davis, and arts reporter Courtney Kueppers. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-06-0414 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 31, 2024Illinois politicians have partisan reactions to Trump’s guilty verdict. Milwaukee braces for the Republican National Convention in July. Democrats decide to nominate Joe Biden virtually ahead of August’s Chicago convention to meet an Ohio ballot deadline. Lawmakers in Illinois approve a $53 billion state budget. Reset dives into these and other top local stories in the Weekly News Recap with Simone Alicea, City Cast Chicago executive producer, Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent and Alex Degman, WBEZ statehouse reporter. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-05-3145 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 24, 2024Chicago City Council approves another $1.3 million to resolve two lawsuits involving police misconduct during 2020 protests. Northwestern University’s president testifies about pro-Palestinian protests before Congress. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap. The panelists today are ABC 7 anchor Ravi Baichwal, WBEZ city politics reporter Mariah Woelfel, and Alex Nitkin, reporter with the Illinois Answers Project. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-05-2446 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: May 17, 2024We look back on Brandon Johnson’s first year in office. Plus, money news! The IRS audit of Trump Chicago Tower could cost the former president $100 million, former West Side hospital executive charged with embezzlement, and lawmakers debate the state budget in Springfield as busloads of CPS teachers arrive at the Capitol to lobby legislators. Reset breaks down these stories and much more with David Greising, president of the Better Government Association, Nick Blumberg, a correspondent for WTTW News and Tessa Weinberg, city government and politics reporter for WBEZ. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.or...
2024-05-1746 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 28th: Flag burning at City Hall, residents lack heat, and moreChicago alders want to censure Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez over his attendance at a rally where a veteran burned the American flag in front of City Hall. Plus, a WBEZ analysis finds more Chicagoans lacked heat in January than any month since 2019. Reset dives into these and other top local stories with City Cast Chicago’s Jacoby Cochran, WBEZ statehouse reporter Alex Degman, and WTTW Chicago politics reporter Heather Cherone. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-03-3138 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, March 28th: Flag burning at City Hall, residents lack heat, and moreChicago alders want to censure Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez over his attendance at a rally where a veteran burned the American flag in front of City Hall. Plus, a WBEZ analysis finds more Chicagoans lacked heat in January than any month since 2019. Reset dives into these and other top local stories with City Cast Chicago’s Jacoby Cochran, WBEZ statehouse reporter Alex Degman, and WTTW Chicago politics reporter Heather Cherone. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-03-2938 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 15, 2024Migrants face an eviction deadline amid a measles outbreak. The State Capitol is placed in lockdown while lawmakers are in Springfield. The Illinois Supreme Court sides with the Johnson administration, denying an appeal to the “Bring Chicago Home” referendum. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears say they’re committed to keep Chicago as their home, pledging billions for a new lakefront stadium. Reset goes deeper into those top local stories and more in the Weekly News Recap with Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune state government reporter Dan Petrella, Chicago bureau chief of the New York Times Julie Bosman and WBEZ city politics reporter Mariah...
2024-03-1644 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 8, 2024Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield. Former state Senator Terry Link is sentenced to probation for tax evasion. Plus, votes will count for the “Bring Chicago Home” referendum, and former president Donald Trump remains on the primary ballot. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with WTTW political correspondent Amanda Vinicky, WBEZ city government and politics reporter Tessa Weinberg and Crain’s Chicago Business government and politics reporter Leigh Giangreco. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-03-0944 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Feb. 23, 2024Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his budget address. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils a major economic development plan. Chicago closes four migrant shelters. Early voting resumes after a temporary pause. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more with WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney, Crain’s Chicago Business government and politics reporter Justin Laurence and Brandis Friedman, co-anchor of WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight” and host of “Chicago Tonight: Black Voices.” For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-02-2345 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: February 16, 2024Residents on the South and West sides claim their 911 calls were ignored, as data shows the rapid response teams made traffic stops instead. Parts of Lurie Children’s Hospital’s system have been restored after a cyberattack forced it to shut down. And a Yelp list ranks a Chicago restaurant’s pizza as number one in the country. Reset hears more about those stories and more with Chicago Tribune state government reporter Dan Petrella, WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith, and WBEZ city government and politics reporter Mariah Woelfel.
2024-02-1744 minMaking
MakingTrailer: WBEZ’s Making podcast is backFrom the creators of Making Oprah, Obama and Beyoncé, WBEZ brings you a new season of its hit bio-podcast series, Making. With new host Brandon Pope, each episode tells the origin story of a different iconic Black figure. Through inner circle interviews and exclusive archival tape, this series looks at Serena Williams, Kanye West, Maya Angelou and many more. The years before they skyrocketed to success – the making years.
2022-10-0701 minCurious City
Curious CityDo real people win WBEZ pledge drive giveaways?One Curious City listener was skeptical about whether real people actually win WBEZ’s pledge drive giveaways. They do. But there’s a little more to that answer. Plus, an economist who studies fundraising explains why people give money during pledge drives in the first place.
2022-03-0316 minCurious City
Curious CityWBEZ’s Beginnings With The Board Of EducationWBEZ, where Curious City gets produced, actually began as a radio station that broadcast educational programs for kids. In this week’s episode Monica Eng explores WBEZ’s roots in education and looks at how we went from math and fairy tales over the radio to a news and information station. Goodbye “Lady Make Believe,” hello “All Things Considered.”
2021-05-1322 minWBEZ Award Submissions
WBEZ Award SubmissionsWBEZ Motive Season 3 Highlight ReelTwo months before a mob of violent insurrectionists breached the U.S. Capitol, WBEZ’s Motive podcast warned that after nearly forty years of unchecked growth of the far right, political violence around the 2020 election was likely. This entry is a compilation of excerpts from the eight-part series that revealed how the modern white supremacist movement has tipped into the mainstream, starting with neo-Nazi skinheads in the 1980s, to the extremist militias of today.
2021-02-1823 minWBEZ Award Submissions
WBEZ Award SubmissionsAs the coronavirus pandemic continues, WBEZ helps frontline workers to tell their own storiesWBEZ's Mariah Woelfel reporting on COVID-19 in Chicago. This is one of a multi-part series asking frontline workers to guide us through their days fighting COVID As the coronavirus pandemic continues, WBEZ helps frontline workers to tell their own stories Original broadcast date - 4/21/20
2021-02-1204 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupWBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by WTTW’s Brandis Friedman, and WBEZ’s Becky VeveaFor more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, head to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2021-01-2920 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupWBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by WTTW’s Brandis Friedman, and WBEZ’s Becky VeveaFor more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, head to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2021-01-2920 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupA new president, changing COVID-19 regulations in Illinois, and a looming Chicago teachers strike are some of what we're covering, as WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by WTTW politics reporter Heather Cherone, and WBEZ Illinois politics reporter Dave McKinneyFor more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, head to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at...
2021-01-2219 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupA new president, changing COVID-19 regulations in Illinois, and a looming Chicago teachers strike are some of what we're covering, as WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by WTTW politics reporter Heather Cherone, and WBEZ Illinois politics reporter Dave McKinneyFor more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, head to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at...
2021-01-2219 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupWBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by Amanda Vinicky, longtime statehouse reporter for WTTW, and David Greising, president of the Better Government Association.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, head to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2021-01-1516 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupWBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by Amanda Vinicky, longtime statehouse reporter for WTTW, and David Greising, president of the Better Government Association.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, head to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2021-01-1516 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupPresident Trump's most radical followers storm the U.S. Capitol, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is steady, but slow, and Mayor Lightfoot threatens teachers who don't show up for school. We'll take you inside those stories and more on WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup. For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2021-01-0825 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupPresident Trump's most radical followers storm the U.S. Capitol, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is steady, but slow, and Mayor Lightfoot threatens teachers who don't show up for school. We'll take you inside those stories and more on WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup. For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2021-01-0825 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetSaturday BONUS Pod: WBEZ Profiles CPS Teacher In Audio DocumentaryIn this bonus podcast episode, Reset shares an incredible audio documentary from WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp that takes listeners inside the challenges of teaching during the pandemic.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, go to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2020-12-1923 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetSaturday BONUS Pod: WBEZ Profiles CPS Teacher In Audio DocumentaryIn this bonus podcast episode, Reset shares an incredible audio documentary from WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp that takes listeners inside the challenges of teaching during the pandemic.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, go to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2020-12-1923 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupA COVID-19 vaccine arrives, Gov. Pritzker wrestles with a massive state deficit, and Mayor Lightfoot finds herself in a real jam over a botched CPD raid. Those are just some of the state and local stories we dive into with Dawn Rhodes of Block Club Chicago and Paris Schutz of WTTW.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at...
2020-12-1823 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupA COVID-19 vaccine arrives, Gov. Pritzker wrestles with a massive state deficit, and Mayor Lightfoot finds herself in a real jam over a botched CPD raid. Those are just some of the state and local stories we dive into with Dawn Rhodes of Block Club Chicago and Paris Schutz of WTTW.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at...
2020-12-1823 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupHow does the city and state plan to roll out the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine when they arrive? What’s going on with the plan to possibly re-name Lake Shore Drive? Those are just some of the state and local stories we’ll tackle with WBEZ’s Dave McKinney and WTTW’s Heather Cherone on WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
2020-12-1119 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupHow does the city and state plan to roll out the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine when they arrive? What’s going on with the plan to possibly re-name Lake Shore Drive? Those are just some of the state and local stories we’ll tackle with WBEZ’s Dave McKinney and WTTW’s Heather Cherone on WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
2020-12-1119 minWBEZ Presents
WBEZ PresentsNew from WBEZ - The PieListen to the first episode of this new collaboration between WBEZ and The University of Chicago's Becker Friedman Institute. Economists are always talking about The Pie - how it grows and shrinks, how it’s sliced, and who gets the biggest shares. Join hosts Eduardo Porter and Tess Vigeland as they talk with leading economists from the University of Chicago and other experts about the most pressing matters of today. Hear how the economic pie is at the heart of issues like COVID-19 vaccine development, gender dynamics in the workplace, energy policy, jobs, and more.
2020-12-1026 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupThe alarmingly rapid spread of the coronavirus, hospital systems on the brink, trouble ahead for House Speaker Mike Madigan and more. NBC-5’s Mary Ann Ahern and WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopolous give you context and understanding to the biggest local and state stories this week.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, head to the WBEZ website and follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2020-12-0421 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupThe alarmingly rapid spread of the coronavirus, hospital systems on the brink, trouble ahead for House Speaker Mike Madigan and more. NBC-5’s Mary Ann Ahern and WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopolous give you context and understanding to the biggest local and state stories this week.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, head to the WBEZ website and follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2020-12-0421 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetPolice Killing Of Fred Hampton Remembered Via WBEZ ArchivesWBEZ archivist Justine Tobiasz recently uncovered a short audio documentary on the life and death of activist, organizer, and Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Hampton was killed by Chicago police while sleeping in his home on Dec. 4th, 1969. Archival audio in the documentary is provided by The Pacifica Radio Archives. For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. It helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at...
2020-12-0322 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetPolice Killing Of Fred Hampton Remembered Via WBEZ ArchivesWBEZ archivist Justine Tobiasz recently uncovered a short audio documentary on the life and death of activist, organizer, and Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Hampton was killed by Chicago police while sleeping in his home on Dec. 4th, 1969. Archival audio in the documentary is provided by The Pacifica Radio Archives. For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. It helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at...
2020-12-0322 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ's Weekly News RoundupMillions travel for the holiday against the advice of medical experts and local leaders trying to flatten the surge of coronavirus. Meanwhile, Mayor Lightfoot gets her 2021 budget, and Mike Madigan tries to hang on to his speakership in the Illinois House. WTTW’s Heather Cherone and WBEZ’s Becky Vevea take on all the big local and state stories in our Weekly News Roundup.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, you can...
2020-11-2720 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ's Weekly News RoundupMillions travel for the holiday against the advice of medical experts and local leaders trying to flatten the surge of coronavirus. Meanwhile, Mayor Lightfoot gets her 2021 budget, and Mike Madigan tries to hang on to his speakership in the Illinois House. WTTW’s Heather Cherone and WBEZ’s Becky Vevea take on all the big local and state stories in our Weekly News Roundup.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, you can...
2020-11-2720 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupMike Madigan on the ropes, Covid-19 surges in Illinois and Mayor Lightfoot's budget. We'll do a deep dive on those stories and more with Crain's Chicago Business' A.D. Quig and WTTW's Paris Schutz on WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast. And leave us a rating and a quick review. It really helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2020-11-2123 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupMike Madigan on the ropes, Covid-19 surges in Illinois and Mayor Lightfoot's budget. We'll do a deep dive on those stories and more with Crain's Chicago Business' A.D. Quig and WTTW's Paris Schutz on WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast. And leave us a rating and a quick review. It really helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2020-11-2123 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupAfter a long and careful count, Lauren Underwood has kept her congressional seat in the 14th district. Meanwhile, Gov. Pritzker is contemplating another statewide lockdown as Covid-19 cases skyrocket across Illinois. WTTW’s Amanda Vinicky and Better Government Association president David Greising take you inside those stories and more on WBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupFor more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. It really helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZ...
2020-11-1322 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupAfter a long and careful count, Lauren Underwood has kept her congressional seat in the 14th district. Meanwhile, Gov. Pritzker is contemplating another statewide lockdown as Covid-19 cases skyrocket across Illinois. WTTW’s Amanda Vinicky and Better Government Association president David Greising take you inside those stories and more on WBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupFor more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. It really helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZ...
2020-11-1322 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupGovernor JB Pritzker’s graduated income tax amendment was sunk. Freshman Democrat Sean Casten holds on in the 6th District. Perennial candidate Jim Oberweis holds a slim lead in the 10th with ballots still to be counted. There was a lot more to this election than Biden vs. Trump. WTTW’s Heather Cherone and WBEZ’s Dave McKinney join Justin Kaufmann to break it all down on WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. It really helps other listeners find us.For more about th...
2020-11-0623 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupGovernor JB Pritzker’s graduated income tax amendment was sunk. Freshman Democrat Sean Casten holds on in the 6th District. Perennial candidate Jim Oberweis holds a slim lead in the 10th with ballots still to be counted. There was a lot more to this election than Biden vs. Trump. WTTW’s Heather Cherone and WBEZ’s Dave McKinney join Justin Kaufmann to break it all down on WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. It really helps other listeners find us.For more about th...
2020-11-0623 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupFrom soaring COVID-19 cases to another police-related shooting in Waukegan to Tony LaRussa returning to Chicago to manage the White Sox, Reset’s Justin Kaufmann sits around the virtual table this week with Pro Publica’s Mick Dumke and A.D. Quig of Crains to talk about the biggest local and state stories for WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe CMBS/8 c to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow...
2020-10-3020 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupFrom soaring COVID-19 cases to another police-related shooting in Waukegan to Tony LaRussa returning to Chicago to manage the White Sox, Reset’s Justin Kaufmann sits around the virtual table this week with Pro Publica’s Mick Dumke and A.D. Quig of Crains to talk about the biggest local and state stories for WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup.For more Reset interviews, please subscribe CMBS/8 c to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow...
2020-10-3020 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupFrom Mayor Lightfoot’s new budget plan, to a fresh round of Covid-19-related business closures to no sitting on Santa’s lap this year at Macy’s, Reset’s Justin Kaufmann sits around the virtual table with Heather Cherone and Laura Washington for the best wrap-up of Chicago and Illinois news on WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
2020-10-2318 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Weekly News RoundupFrom Mayor Lightfoot’s new budget plan, to a fresh round of Covid-19-related business closures to no sitting on Santa’s lap this year at Macy’s, Reset’s Justin Kaufmann sits around the virtual table with Heather Cherone and Laura Washington for the best wrap-up of Chicago and Illinois news on WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
2020-10-2318 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup for Oct 16, 2020A shocking lawsuit is filed against the former head of the Chicago Police Department, plus the latest on Covid-19 in Illinois, Chicago public schools announce a re-opening plan, and more. Go inside the biggest local and state stories of the week with WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup. Guests this week are WBEZ's criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith and WTTW correspondent, anchor and host of "Chicago Tonight: Black Voices" 
2020-10-1630 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup for Oct 16, 2020A shocking lawsuit is filed against the former head of the Chicago Police Department, plus the latest on Covid-19 in Illinois, Chicago public schools announce a re-opening plan, and more. Go inside the biggest local and state stories of the week with WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup. Guests this week are WBEZ's criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith and WTTW correspondent, anchor and host of "Chicago Tonight: Black Voices" 
2020-10-1630 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ's Chicago and Illinois News Roundup for Oct. 2, 2020Mayor Lightfoot relaxes restrictions on bars and restaurants, suburban parents are demanding their schools reopen, and House Speaker Mike Madigan is refusing the governor's request to tell a panel of lawmakers what he knows about the Com Ed allegations swirling around him. Those are some of the stories we unpack with our panel of journalists this time around on WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup  
2020-10-0221 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ's Chicago and Illinois News Roundup for Oct. 2, 2020Mayor Lightfoot relaxes restrictions on bars and restaurants, suburban parents are demanding their schools reopen, and House Speaker Mike Madigan is refusing the governor's request to tell a panel of lawmakers what he knows about the Com Ed allegations swirling around him. Those are some of the stories we unpack with our panel of journalists this time around on WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup  
2020-10-0221 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Sept. 18, 2020Contract negotiations continue between the Chicago Police union and members of the Lightfoot administration. Governor JB Pritzker warns of statewide budget cuts if Congress fails to act on coronavirus relief. Plus, a former state senator pleads guilty to federal tax evasion. We break down the biggest news of the week in our Weekly News Roundup, this week with host Becky Vevea of WBEZ.
2020-09-1822 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Sept. 18, 2020Contract negotiations continue between the Chicago Police union and members of the Lightfoot administration. Governor JB Pritzker warns of statewide budget cuts if Congress fails to act on coronavirus relief. Plus, a former state senator pleads guilty to federal tax evasion. We break down the biggest news of the week in our Weekly News Roundup, this week with host Becky Vevea of WBEZ.
2020-09-1822 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Sept. 4, 2020Presidential candidates visiting Kenosha, the rise of Covid-19 in Illinois, and Chicago’s looming budget deficit. We take you deep inside those stories and more on WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
2020-09-0420 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Sept. 4, 2020Presidential candidates visiting Kenosha, the rise of Covid-19 in Illinois, and Chicago’s looming budget deficit. We take you deep inside those stories and more on WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
2020-09-0420 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ Investigation: Big Businesses Benefit From Fed's Covid-19 Small Business Loan ProgramThe federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, was created to help small businesses stay afloat during the covid-19 crisis. WBEZ reporter Dan Mihalopoulos looked into where those funds went in Illinois, and found out many beneficiaries weren’t exactly the mom-and-pop operations te money was supposed to support.
2020-07-0715 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ Investigation: Big Businesses Benefit From Fed's Covid-19 Small Business Loan ProgramThe federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, was created to help small businesses stay afloat during the covid-19 crisis. WBEZ reporter Dan Mihalopoulos looked into where those funds went in Illinois, and found out many beneficiaries weren’t exactly the mom-and-pop operations te money was supposed to support.
2020-07-0715 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: May 15, 2020We bring you all the big state and local news this week as the covid-19 crisis continues. WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney and Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington break it all down, from City Hall to the statehouse and everywhere in between.
2020-05-1522 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: May 15, 2020We bring you all the big state and local news this week as the covid-19 crisis continues. WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney and Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington break it all down, from City Hall to the statehouse and everywhere in between.
2020-05-1522 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: March 27, 2020Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in WBEZ’s Friday News Roundup with host Jenn White.GUESTS: Paris Schutz, WTTW political correspondent and hostBecky Vevea, WBEZ government and politics reporter
2020-03-2719 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetWBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: March 27, 2020Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in WBEZ’s Friday News Roundup with host Jenn White.GUESTS: Paris Schutz, WTTW political correspondent and hostBecky Vevea, WBEZ government and politics reporter
2020-03-2719 minWBEZ Presents
WBEZ PresentsWBEZ Presents: Finding Dr. FongUpon discovering a pattern of students skipping swim class in the CPS system, WBEZ’s Linda Lutton attempts to follows the trail of sick notes and track down their progenitor: one elusive and enigmatic Dr. Fong. This episode of WBEZ Presents is a special rebroadcast of a December 2015 story.
2017-05-2000 minWBEZ Presents
WBEZ PresentsWBEZ Presents: The War On Coal In Southern IllinoisLast summer, WBEZ reporter Dan Weissmann traveled to West Frankfort, a small town in southern Illinois that briefly played host to a small battle in the so-called “war on coal.” With coal at the center of the climate change battle, some people from around West Frankfort pulled together an army of sorts to take up their part in that fight. Weissmann attended one of their rallies last June. With coal back in the news — in March President Trump issued an executive order to "end the war on coal" — WBEZ Presents revisits Weissmann’s 2016 report from coal country.
2017-04-2900 minWBEZ Presents
WBEZ PresentsExit Interview: WBEZ’s Ben Calhoun Returns To ‘This American Life’After more than two years as WBEZ’s vice president of content and programming, Ben Calhoun is returning to the staff at This American Life. WBEZ’s Shannon Heffernan sat down with Calhoun on his last day to discuss his career, the WBEZ stories he loved the most and what’s next for him. Click ‘play’ to hear their conversation.
2017-04-1500 minWBEZ Presents
WBEZ PresentsThe NBA, PB&J And WBEZESPN reporter Baxter Holmes tracked the popularity of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich in the NBA. We speak with Holmes – and WBEZ employees – about the famous sandwich.
2017-04-0100 minWBEZ Presents
WBEZ PresentsWBEZ Presents: Chess RecordsChicago-based Chess Records helped make stars of Muddy Waters, Etta James and a force of nature named Chuck Berry, who died March 18, 2017, at his home outside St. Louis. He was 90. In 2010, WBEZ’s Sound Opinions visited the home of Chess Records, which released most of Berry’s best-known songs. In this special rebroadcast by WBEZ Presents, Sound Opinions hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dive into the history and the legacy of Chess, a Chicago record label that changed rock n’ roll.
2017-03-2700 min