Scrap metal company Sims Metal Management is seeking multiple city permits despite intense community pushback, one of many companies facing complaints and concerns about the pollution they are bringing to Chicago communities.

Reset dives into this new study and uncovers the community consequences of pollutive companies like Sims Metal Management.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Isabelle Earl

As more people head back to the office, we check in with a clinical psychologist about best practices for maintaining mental health while on the clock. Plus, a workplace journalist from The New York Times talks to Reset about how bosses — and employees — feel about reporting to work in-person.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Claire Hyman

Whole Foods opened in Englewood in 2016 to excitement and fanfare, providing options for healthy food and luring other retailers to sign leases in the area. But Friday, the chain announced they were closing the Englewood store in addition to a location near DePaul, as part of a national cost-saving initiative. Reset checks in with local leaders and a local vendor who sold product at the store to hear their reactions and what they want to see open next.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Lynnea Domienik

Reset covers key races in the election

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Brenda Ruiz

Parents and teachers protest Chicago Public Schools budget cuts and the head of the Chicago Reader steps down amid employee protests.

Reset goes behind the headlines in the Weekly News Recap.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Andrea Guthmann

Schools in Illinois aren’t allowed to fine students as a form of discipline, but police on campus have no such restrictions.

Reset hears from the two reporters on how police ticket Illinois students at school

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Brenda Ruiz

After years of questionable assessments that have given tax breaks to some wealthy property owners and burdened middle-class owners, Reset and Chicago Sun-Times reporters Lauren Fitzpatrick and Tim Novak take a deep dive into what could be behind the discrepancy in evaluations.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Meha Ahmad

A building on Broadway in Lakeview going through a very unusual transition. Built almost a century ago as a six-story parking garage, the structure is now being turned into a 72-unit apartment building.

Reset learns more about the plans for the parking garage.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Stephanie Kim

On May 2nd, Let Me Tell You: Stories of Asian American Authenticity will kick off at 6 p.m. in Uptown’s Bezazian Library.

Reset talks with Mia Park about this upcoming event and Asian Pacific Heritage Month in Chicago.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Isabelle Earl

The Chicago City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to confirm former public safety watchdog Deborah Witzburg as the city’s new inspector general. She joins Reset to discuss her priorities in office.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Nereida Moreno