In our series Re-imagine Chicago, Reset is teaming up with the University of Chicago’s Center for Effective Government at the Harris School of Public Policy to explore how Chicago’s systems and institutions work and how they could work better for residents.

To kick off our discussion of community investment, we learn how recent Chicago mayors have approached economic development at the neighborhood level. We also hear from people working in two Chicago neighborhoods for investment.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Daniel Tucker

Resignations of top leadership at the Cook County State's Attorney and Civilian Office of Police Accountability offices. Governor Pritzker is ready to loosen COVID restrictions. Ravinia and Grant Park Orchestras announce their musical lineups and the Chicago Auto Show returns to McCormick Place.

Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Weekly News Recap with guest host Susie An.

Host: Susie An

Producers: Andrea Guthmann

So far this week, we’ve explored how Chicago’s City Council and mayoral system operates. We’ve also looked at how politics works in other big cities like Toronto and Phoenix.

In this interview, Reset checks in with the city’s top watchdog to get his thoughts on what we’ve learned this week and to discuss what big changes could make Chicago’s city government more effective, more equitable and better for residents.

Host: Susie An

Producers: Meha Ahmad

In the final installment of our “Re-Imagine Chicago” series on city government, we turn to a panel of public officials and community members.

Reset talks to a longtime alderman and a community leader on what we’ve learned this week and what big changes could make Chicago’s city government more effective, more equitable and better for residents.

Host: Susie An

Producers: Stephanie Kim

With Mother’s Day around the corner, Reset plays listener dedications to their mom with Vocalo’s Stephen Bekoe.

Host: Susie An

Producers: Nereida Moreno

Reset brings on an infectious disease expert for our weekly check-in to provide clarity and answers to your questions, comments and concerns about COVID-19.

Host: Susie An

Producers: Stina Chang

The Chicago Sky’s new star Candace Parker is ready to take the team to the next level. The Cubs remembered they know how to play baseball, and Sox fans are scratching their heads over some of manager Tony LaRussa’s decisions. WBEZ’s sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout joins Reset with those stories and more.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Jason Marck

The historic owner of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Board of Trade is closing most in-person trading pits for good. Reset brings on a sociology professor to tell us about the history and legacy of those trading pits.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Stina Chang, Richard Requena

Once a polluted eyesoar, the Chicago River is now prized waterfront, both for recreation and development, and home to some 75 species of fish. But there’s still work to be done in order to keep the river healthy and clean. Enter Chicago River Day. For nearly 30 years, the annual one-day cleanup event brings together thousands of volunteers collecting trash in and along several stretches of the river.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Andrea Guthmann