WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 2, 2021

Chicago sees a “quantum leap” in COVID cases. Testimony continues in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial. Plus, the Cubs face the Pirates on opening day.

By Nereida Moreno
gun at scene of Little Village shooting
A gun Chicago police say was recovered at the scene where an officer shot a 13-year-old boy in Little Village. Courtesy of the Chicago Police Department
gun at scene of Little Village shooting
A gun Chicago police say was recovered at the scene where an officer shot a 13-year-old boy in Little Village. Courtesy of the Chicago Police Department

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 2, 2021

Chicago sees a “quantum leap” in COVID cases. Testimony continues in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial. Plus, the Cubs face the Pirates on opening day.

By Nereida Moreno

Chicago sees a “quantum leap” in coronavirus cases. Wrigley Field welcomes fans back to the stadium for opening day. A mother seeks answers after her 13-year-old son is shot and killed by Chicago Police. Plus, former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin stands trial for George Floyd’s death.

Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Friday News Roundup with guest host Becky Vevea.

GUESTS: Patrick Smith, WBEZ criminal justice reporter

Paris Schutz, WTTW political correspondent and host