Maternal deaths rose during the first year of the pandemic by 14 percent, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics. But the mortality rate of Black women was nearly three times that of white women. For Black Maternal Health Week, Reset learns more about the health disparities Black women are more likely to face during and after pregnancy and local efforts to reduce them.

Host: Mike Puente

Producer: Stephanie Kim

After months of organizing, workers at Chicago’s El Milagro tortilla factory are celebrating increased wages, an end to a seven-day work week and other protections.Reset learns more about the working conditions leading up to their campaign and what workers are looking to accomplish next.

Host: Mike Puente

Producers: Brenda Ruiz, Lynnea Domienik

Consumer prices rose 8.5 percent annually in March, the highest rate since 1981. Reset digs into why ballooning inflation rates are having a disproportionate impact on small businesses, and how long skyrocketing consumer prices are expected to last.

Host: Mike Puente

Producer: Claire Hyman

The inflation rate has reached a new 40-year high, hitting 8.5% annually in March. And small businesses are bearing the brunt of rising prices. Reset digs into how inflation is impacting various businesses and organizations in Chicago.

Host: Mike Puente

Producer: Claire Hyman

The American League kicked off this weekend with an emotional set of games for White Sox Fans.

Reset uncovers the inner workings of the weekend’s innings.

Host: Michael Puente

Producer: Isabelle Earl

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina breaks down what a negative test result really means.

Host: Michael Puente

Producer: Claire Hyman

A new investigation by WBEZ, The Daily Line and Crain’s Chicago Business revealed attendance jumped from a D to a B- under Lightoot. Virtual meetings and more accountability for aldermen led to the increase this term. But the number of city council committees has also risen, and some rarely meet despite having six figure budgets.

Reset checks in with two journalists involved in the investigation to learn more.

Host: Michael Puente

Producer: Christian Elliott

Illinois Democrats have approved a balanced budget plan for 2023 that includes $1.8 billion in tax cuts and direct inflation payments for thousands of residents across the state.

Reset checks in with two reporters for the latest in Springfield.

Host: Michael Puente

Producers: Nereida Moreno, Stephanie Kim

Channeling early Y2K alternative rock, Old Joy brings a nostalgic euphoria to the stage just as their name suggests. Reset goes beyond the band with singer Alex Reindl.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Isabelle Earl

Lawmakers looking to get tough on crime and give back money to taxpayers before wrapping up the spring legislative session. South Side Alderman Ray Lopez becomes the first candidate to challenge Mayor Lightfoot, while the Mayor’s gas giveaway proposal stalls in City Council. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Andrea Guthmann