Weekly News Recap, 3/28/25: White House slashes public health funding, targets Chicago firm and more

Trump administration cuts $153 million in Illinois mental health and substance abuse programs, takes aim at Chicago-based law firm. Mayor struggles to find money for $175 million pension payment. Reset goes behind the headlines in the Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: Simone Alicea, City Cast Chicago executive producer Alex Nitkin, government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project of the Better Government Association Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times education 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