Jury trials in Cook County begin again in February, months after being suspended due to the pandemic. WBEZ's Patrick Smith breaks down the story.

We also hear from Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli about the major omnibus criminal justice bill passed during Springfield’s lame-duck session.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Meha Ahmad

The first coronavirus case in Illinois was first reported one year ago on Jan. 24. WBEZ’s Kristen Schorsch explains the latest on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout and concerns from older residents who are trying to get vaccinated.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Stina Chang, Daniel Tucker

After the contentious presidency of Donald Trump and the Jan. 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill, there were great expectations for President Joe Biden’s inauguration speech to unify the country. Reset asks a writer and a historian if they believe the new president delivered.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Steve Bynum, Jason Marck, Daniel Tucker

Reset architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes listeners on a virtual tour of the South Chicago velodrome, now home to a drive-in church. It’s the latest in our series “What’s That Building?”

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in Wednesday during a scaled-back inauguration ceremony on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

Reset takes a closer look at President Biden’s plans for his first 10 days in office and how the new administration is working to unite Americans after the Jan. 6 attack on Congress.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Nereida Moreno

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Nereida Moreno

This week, Illinois lawmakers advanced legislation that aims to tackle racial inequity in schools, from early childhood education to workforce development. Reset brings on the sponsor of the bill and WBEZ’s Sarah Karp for the details.

Host: Susie An

Producer: Meha Ahmad

State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, a five-term Democrat from Hillside, is now the first Black House speaker in Illinois history. He was elected Wednesday, ending Michael Madigan’s record-setting reign as speaker.

Reset brings on Speaker Welch to discuss his priorities in Springfield.

Host: Susie An

Producer: Meha Ahmad, Stephanie Kim

Congress votes to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time. Michael Madigan passes the speaker’s gavel to Illinois Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch. President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan. Plus, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls on the governor to allow indoor dining and drinking.

Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with WBEZ’s Susie An.

Host: Susie An

Producer: Nereida Moreno