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Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to review President Trump’s State of the Union address.

Ben Szalinski, statehouse reporter, Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest from Springfield concerning the Bears. Szalinski shares that in response to Indiana lawmakers pitch for a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, Illinois lawmakers are working towards a bill to counter Indiana’s proposal.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the markets and AI. Savage shares that AI will “shake the world,” but no one knows quite how just yet. She reviews her new column about FAFSA and if people will be getting bigger tax returns this year.

Jeff Nydegger with Jeff Buys Your House joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to check in and share his background and the values of his company. Today, Jeff Buys Your House is the largest homebuyer throughout the Chicagoland Area. Nydegger shares the process that sellers go through when working with Jeff Buys Your […]

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Dunkin' giving away pink gloves that will keep your hands warm even when holding an iced coffee.

Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the Supreme Court ruling President Trump’s tariffs illegal, inflation, and GDP.

Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to answer plumbing questions.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Solo Mio, How to Make a Killing, Crime 101, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a new bill before Congress that would create “half-daylight saving time” by sliding clocks forward a half hour from where they are now and leaving them there permanently, the debut of the sport of ski mountaineering at the […]

Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, in his weekly segment, Lou's To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Ben Szalinski, statehouse reporter, Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the negotiations between the Bears and Illinois lawmakers. This morning, Indiana lawmakers made an announcement that they have passed their own bill, granting funding for the proposed stadium location in Hammond, Indiana. Szalinski explains how the Indiana bill […]

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss several on-going legal cases across the country. Lenkov gives his thoughts on the national park and conservation groups suing the Trump Administration over National Park Service policies that “erase history and undermine science.” He […]

Wendy Davis joins to show to share an update to the search for her father, Dan Davis, who went missing last November. Davis joined the Lisa Dent show in December to review the details of her father’s last moments before disappearing. Now, she shares how her and her family are making the search for Dan […]

Dan Kosta, Horticulturist at Vern Goers Greenhouse, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss grocery produce. Kosta explains how the tomatoes that we buy at the grocery store are red in color, but are not fully ripe. Kosta shares a timeline for when people should start planting seeds for their gardens for […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including how the grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups feels that the candy now tastes different but The Hershey Company says that they “are made the same way they always have been.”

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss JB Pritzker’s budget address in Springfield. Brady said the address centered around “maintenance.” “The most interesting part of the address”, Brady continued, “was the last […]

Dr. Julia Garcia, psychologist, behavioral researcher, motivational public speaker, and author of “Habits of Hope,” joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss her presentation for the Glenbard Parent Series. She shares how parents can help their kids feel more connected in a digital world, feel more confident at school, and more.

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. Zalben shares news of the latest Mandalorian trailer. Star Wars’ popular television series surrounding a bounty hunter makes its first theatrical appearance this May.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss taxes. She shares how seniors, who may not think they need to file taxes, might be losing out of refunds they are entitled to if they don’t file.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss several health topics. He shares some information about colorectal cancer and its warning signs, whether or not people who have gotten the measles vaccine need a booster, and some lifestyles changes people can make to help reduce their […]

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk tomatoes. Zeni shares which tomato plant varieties will be available on this online shop this year.

Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about meeting the Pope. Matthews and Snyder talk about being Catholic, his documentary film ‘Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story,' and meeting Pope Leo XIV.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk all things pets. She shares how to change a dog’s licking behavior and answers listener questions.

Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the Consumer Price Index (CPI). She covers where consumers are feeling financial relief, and where they aren’t.

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. Zalben and Wendy talk about what TV they’re watching and shows people should look out for.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio and movie buff, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share some of his favorite rom-coms ahead of Valentine’s Day. This week he reviews 500 Days of Summer, One from the Heart, La La Land, and more.

Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, in his weekly segment, Lou's To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including Galentine’s Day.

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss music copyright law. In recent years, Olympic figure skaters have turned toward popular music for their routines. This has caused some skaters to face problems with copyright claims. Russell explains the procedures that are needed to clear the music for use […]

Kate Armanini, reporter for Chicago Tribune, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss her article. Armanini shares the reasons that more Chicago families are choosing to homeschool their children in recent years.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about what’s behind the smell that has permeated throughout the Chicagoland area.

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the Cook County board president election. Brady joined Alderman Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, at an event. Ald. Reilly is challenging Toni Preckwinkle. Brady believes that […]

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss what Leonard calls a “bellwether” case that alleges that social media algorithms are addictive to children. Leonard and Hansen discuss the details of the trial and how this case’s verdict may affect cases in the future.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Jon Hansen, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest money news. Terry talks about the record-setting day for the Dow Jones despite other markets ending the day in the red. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an Olympic biathlete confessing that he cheated… on his girlfriend and the uninhabited Scottish isle that’s home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones.

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago's neighborhoods. This month, he's in Bridgeport, and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.