Andrea Guthmann
Chicago braces for surge of migrants ahead of DNC, while United Center owners unveil multi-billion dollar development plans.
Chicago’s mayor wants a progressive ally to lead City Council Zoning Committee, and decides not to remove George Washington statue from City Hall.
More than 100 people were shot over July Fourth weekend. Two more Illinois congressmen call for Biden to exit the campaign.
The U.S. Supreme Court declines hearing challenges to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, Chicago faces growing pension debt and NASCAR street closures.
City Council approves one of the largest ever police misconduct settlements, but defers on earlier teen curfew and ethics ordinance.
Chicago police tighten security plans for Democratic Convention; Mayor Johnson unveils plans to spend remaining Covid-19 relief dollars.
Illinois politicians react to Trump’s guilty verdict. Lawmakers approve a $53 billion state budget in Springfield.
The deadline looms for lawmakers to pass the state budget, while Chicago alders approve overturning a decision to end the Shotspotter contract.
Lawmakers debate budget in Springfield and busloads of CPS teachers arrive at the Capitol to lobby legislators.
Nearly 70 arrested at protest outside Art Institute, Cinco de Mayo Parade canceled amid reports of gunfire, and Mayor heads to Springfield.
Lawmakers consider merging public transit agencies. Local students protest. Plus, a lower speed limit in Chicago?
Chicago Bears reveal plans for new quarterback and lakefront stadium. Family of Dexter Reed files a civil rights lawsuit over his killing by police. Chicago campuses see anti-war protests and calls for disinvestment from Israel. Specialty grocers Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot face class action lawsuit for not notifying employees before closing stores. Reset breaks down these stories and much more with a panel of journalists. GUEST: Christian Farr, NBC-5 Chicago reporter Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times reporter covering government and politics Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune political writer
Tensions rise between top cop and oversight agency. City Council delays vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s bond plan. Protesters block the road to O’Hare.
Video shows Chicago police firing nearly 100 shots in less than a minute, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Dexter Reed during a traffic stop.
How is the economy doing? And how does the U.S. financial system really work? Goolsbee answers those questions and more.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra names its youngest ever conductor and music director, and for the first time in one hundred years, the Chicago River will soon be open for swimming. Reset dives into these and other top local stories in the Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: David Greising, president, Better Government Association Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago reporter covering Wicker Park, West Town & Bucktown Brandis Friedman, co-anchor of WTTW’s Chicago Tonight” and host of “Chicago Tonight: Black Voices”
It’s hard to find a more iconic Chicago movie than “The Blues Brothers.” A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist shares new stories he uncovered while researching the making of this cult favorite and love letter to the Windy City. GUEST: Daniel de Visé, journalist & author of The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic
Migrants face eviction deadline amidst measles outbreak. Capitol placed in lockdown while lawmakers in Springfield for legislative session.