A South Side Chicago mother faces first-degree murder charges for the shooting death of her young son, but her family says the real culprit here is mental illness. And though family and colleagues around the woman reportedly did attempt to connect her with help, her husband said “it was too late.”

Reset talks with NAMI Chicago about how to connect to resources, practice conversations with family, and other ways to help loved ones with mental health issues.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Meha Ahmad

On Mexican Independence Day, Reset checks in with Illinois Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia to discuss the new Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Coalition and his push to include immigration reform in the Democrats’ upcoming $3.5 trillion spending package.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Nereida Moreno

President Joe Biden nominated Alvaro Bedoya to the Federal Trade Commission Monday. Bedoya is famed for his anti-surveillance advocacy, specifically researching the harm it causes to minority communities.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Heena Srivastava

Elaine Little, the top watchdog over the Chicago Park District's probe into allegations of sexual abuse in the lifeguard program, resigned Tuesday after WBEZ reported she had herself been the subject of an investigation into alleged conflicts of interest at a previous job.

WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopoulos gives Reset an update.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Steve Bynum

Reset checks in with Dr. Allison Arwady for an update on the city’s coronavirus response.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Nereida Moreno, Meha Ahmad

After a months-long search, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has named her pick for the next chief of Chicago Public Schools. Pending board approval, San Antonio schools superintendent Pedro Martinez will become the first Latino to serve as CEO of CPS.

Reset gets the latest on his appointment and his vision for the district.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Meha Ahmad, Stephanie Kim

The third annual Racial Equity Week is underway in Chicago. But what does that mean for a city known to have some of the largest racial inequality gaps in the nation when it comes to life expectancy and economic mobility?

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Andrea Guthmann

Reset talks to comedian Chris Witaske, the creator of the popular Chicago Party Aunt Twitter account, to discuss his new Netflix series and how it celebrates the “best damn city in the world.”

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Nereida Moreno

For a unique back to school story, Reset’s sustainability contributor Karen Weigert introduces Barbara Koenen, executive director at Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange. The group collects and makes accessible reusable materials for Chicago teachers and nonprofits

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Steve Bynum

Just weeks into the new school year, new federal and state data show COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising for Illinois children. As of last week, the Illinois Department of Public Health traced 128 outbreaks to schools across the state.

Reset checks in with two reporters who dug into the data.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Stephanie Kim