New Reset Host Sasha-Ann Simons Ready To Connect With Chicagoans
Meet the new host of Reset, Sasha-Ann Simons. Sasha talks about her journey from Jamaica to Chicago and the stops along the way.
Jason Marck
Senior Producer, Curious City
WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
The biggest local and state stories from the last 7 days, all in one place. WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
Why The Economic Recovery May Be Headed In The Wrong Direction
The U.S. Department of Labor released new jobless numbers Thursday, and they’re not what economists hoped for.
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Meet Sasha-Ann Simons, Reset’s New Host
Reset host Sasha-Ann Simons talks about her journey from Jamaica to Chicago, and the stops along the way.
Asian American Groups Battle Fake News, Mobilize Georgia Voters
Thanks in part to a large Asian American turnout, Georgia flipped blue in November. Organizers hope to keep the momentum going during the January runoffs.
Substitute Teaching Was Already Hard. Then Came COVID-19
The pandemic has left districts struggling to find substitute teachers to fill vacancies at schools across the U.S.
Mutual Aid Programs Bring Hope And Help To Chicagoans During COVID-19
Jahmal Cole of My Block, My Hood, My City tells Reset about mutual aid programs helping Chicago’s communities this holiday season.
WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup
Our panel of top journalists take us inside the biggest local and state stories of the week.
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Chicago Cubs Announcer Len Kasper Bolts For The White Sox
Why did Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper bolt to join the rival White Sox team?
Police Killing Of Fred Hampton Remembered Via WBEZ Archives
Activist Fred Hampton was killed by Chicago police on Dec. 4, 1969. We remember Hampton’s work and his death via WBEZ’s archives.
