WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Jan. 31, 2025: Illinois reacts to Trump immigration raids, federal funding

A brawl breaks out at south suburban village board meeting, and the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is now in the hands of the jury. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: Alex Degman, WBEZ statehouse reporter Brandon Pope, CW-26 reporter and anchor Madison Savedra, Block Club Chicago reporter -- 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