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Dr. Mia Taormina Answers Your Latest COVID-19 Questions Jan 17, 2021

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Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist at the DuPage Medical Group, checks in to provide clarity and answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, comments and concerns. Look for our latest interview with her in your podcast feed every Sunday.

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup Jan 15, 2021

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by Amanda Vinicky, longtime statehouse reporter for WTTW, and David Greising, president of the Better Government Association.

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Suburban GOP Official: The Republican Brand Has Been Decimated In Illinois Jan 14, 2021

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Reset checks in with a local Republican leader to discuss the historic impeachment vote against President Trump and how that may impact the future of the GOP in Illinois.

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National Day Of Racial Healing Comes At A Critical Time For The U.S. Jan 13, 2021

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The Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Greater Chicago initiative is virtually hosting its fifth annual National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 19. This is against the backdrop of last week’s violent seizure of the U.S. Capitol by rioters, including avowed white supremacists.

Reset brings on one of the lead organizers and two youth leaders to discuss what they have planned for the day.

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Outcry Over Police Union Prez’s Support Of Rioters, State Capitals Prepare For Armed Protests Jan 12, 2021

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The battle against right-wing extremists who are threatening violence in U.S. capitals ahead of next week’s inauguration.

Plus Chicago FOP president John Catanzara’s comments after last week’s coup attempt has brought condemnation, but he still backed by the majority of the rank-and-file

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Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan Is Down, But Don’t Count Him Out Jan 11, 2021

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After more than three decades at the helm, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is suspending his campaign to retain his powerful leadership position. Madigan won only 51 votes in a closed-door roll call held Sunday by House Democrats.

Reset discusses what led to Madigan’s decision and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party in Illinois.

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Dr. Mia Taormina Answers Your COVID-19 Questions Jan 10, 2021

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Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist at the DuPage Medical Group, explains the latest coronavirus science and the precautions to take to navigate the pandemic. Look for our latest interview with her in your podcast feed every Sunday.

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Kenosha DA Says No Charges For Cops In Blake Shooting Jan 09, 2021

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Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced this week he will not file charges agains Rusten Sheskey or any of Sheskey's fellow officers on the scene in connection with the shooting in the back of Jacob Blake in August.

Reset brings you reaction and context from a reporter, the head of Black Lives Matter in Lake County, and one of the Blake family's attorneys.

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WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup Jan 08, 2021

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President Trump's most radical followers storm the U.S. Capitol, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is steady, but slow, and Mayor Lightfoot threatens teachers who don't show up for school. We'll take you inside those stories and more on WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup.

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Reporter Describes Mayhem Inside U.S. Capitol: ‘Like We Were In A Foreign Country’ Jan 07, 2021

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For the first time since the War of 1812, the U.S. Capitol was breached as right-wing extremists whipped into a frenzy by President Trump stormed the complex.

Reset talks to a reporter who was trapped in the building during the takeover and brings you reaction from a range of Illinois lawmakers.

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