Crime and policing dominated the local news cycle this week when the vaccine deadline for Chicago police came and went, and Kim Foxx said her office would not be charging the officers who shot and killed Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez last March.

Also: Chicago’s ward remapping may end up in the hands of the people. And the price of gas is too high! So Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is giving it away for free, with lines around the block.

Those stories and more all get unpacked in Reset’s Weekly News Recap.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Meha Ahmad

Governor Pritzker declared a statewide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on March 20th, 2020. Since then, there have been massive disruptions to education and learning which have led to learning loss, mental health challenges, and in many cases, decreased attendance.

Reset checks in with a community group clinician about the steps that can be taken to address these concerns.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Lynnea Domienik

COVID-19 is surging in Europe and Asia – in China, cases are higher right now than at any point since the pandemic began. It’s been two weeks since Chicago’s mask and proof-of-vaccination mandates ended.

Reset checks in with Dr. Allison Arwady to learn what global trends might mean for Chicago.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Christian Elliott

Anti-Asian hate attacks are still on the rise across the country. Reset discusses the problem and solutions with local leaders.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Brenda Ruiz

College basketball teams from across the nation lace-up for NCAA tournament games this week. Reset breaks down the bracket and takes a look at promising Midwest teams.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Isabelle Earl

Chicago based Xtreme Xperience allows you various options for riding in, or test driving a luxury race car or supercar. For our weekly Chicago Innovator series, Reset checks in with the co-founder to learn more about this business model.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Lynnea Domienik

Police are leaning more on technologies like drones, robots, and gunshot detection systems to help do their job

Reset learns more about the new tech and why people are concerned.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Brenda Ruiz

The government of Belarus stands solidly with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Belarus voted against a UN resolution that called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, and Belarus has served as a staging ground for Russian troops to attack Ukraine.

Reset checks in with a local Belarusian to hear her thoughts on the war.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Lynnea Domienik