WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Jan. 10, 2025: Madigan takes the stand, new laws go into effect and more

Nearly 300 new laws are now in effect in Illinois in 2025. Chicago Public Schools parents are under the microscope after a damning report from the district’s inspector general. Meanwhile, the Madigan trial continues. Reset discusses those stories and much more in the Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times education reporter Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent Ravi Baichwal, ABC7 News anchor -- WBEZ’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons is your forum for the Chicago conversation. We bring context to the latest local news with journalists, experts and newsmakers. And we cover a wide variety of beats from State and City Politics to Arts and Culture to the Environment. Every Tuesday, we talk Health and Wellness. Every Thursday, it’s Food and Music. We’re on the latest news stories throughout the week and on Fridays in our Weekly News Recap. Reset really is your forum. We love to work your voice and ideas into the show. To leave a suggestion, news tip or feedback, leave us a voicemail at 888-915-9945 or email us at reset@wbez.org. If you’re a local listener, join us live on the radio weekdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CT on 91.5 FM WBEZ. You can also listen from anywhere live or on delay online and on the WBEZ app. Not much of a radio listener? We’re working hard to meet folks where they like to read, watch and listen to news, culture and conversation. #elections #wbezchicago #socialmedia #socialmediatrends