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    The untraditional path to college football with 58-year-old Tom Cillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025


    58-year-old freshman defensive lineman for the Division III Lycoming College Warriors Tom Cillo joins Lisa Dent to talk about pursuing his football dreams. Listen in while Tom shares his story showcasing his untraditional path to college football, what it’s like being older than his coach and how he could become the oldest player to appear in […]

    NewsNation Washington D.C. Correspondent Joe Khalil: The average Obamacare premiums are on the rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025


    NewsNation Washington D.C. Correspondent Joe Khalil joins Lisa Dent to review what is causing the average Obamacare premiums to increase. Listen in while Joe discusses that Congress needs to extends tax credits in order to slow the ACA premiums from raising even further.

    Chicago now offers resources designed to help neurodivergent travelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025


    Xochitl Rodriguez, Chicago Department of Aviation ADA Coordinator joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about how the city now offers maps, guides to prepare neurodivergent travelers for sensory overload at airports. Learn more at flychicago.com.

    American Lung Association's Breath of Motherhood Awards: Mary Ann Korenic's advice to young moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025


    The American Lung Association, with WGN Radio, shines a light on three remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Breath of Motherhood Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room on November 5th. Award recipient Mary Ann Korenic of Wintrust Private Trust Company  joined Lisa Dent to talk about the recognition she is receiving from […]

    Ald. Knudsen: ‘Chicagoans are in fear'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


    Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, joins Lisa Dent to report on ICE activity in his ward. Ald. Knudsen shares that ICE has detained several people from construction sites and homes. He reports what questions he asked a particular ICE agent. However, the agent did not respond to Ald. Knudsen’s questions.

    Kat Abughazaleh: ‘We're already in a constitutional crisis'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


    Kat Abughazaleh, Congressional candidate running for 9th District Representative, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago area companies supplying ICE agents with weapons, tactical technology and fencing. She shares how Chicago communities are working to protect people who are potential targets for ICE, and says the Trump Administration does “not care about the law.”

    Dan Hampton: ‘Five in a row is going to be a big mountain'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


    Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 6 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

    Mayor Johnson: ICE, No Kings protest, taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to discuss federal ICE agents in Chicago and his proposed tax plans. Mayor Johnson shares his dissatisfaction with the detainments made by ICE. Referencing the particular instance of Ruben Torres Maldonado, who was detained in a Home Depot parking lot. Maldonado’s 16-year-old daughter is fighting a rare form […]

    Dr. Elliott: National Prescription Take Back Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


    Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25.

    Lou's To Do List: Drains, termites, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


    Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent, for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

    American Lung Association's Breath of Motherhood Awards: How Kim French juggles her career, community and family

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


    The American Lung Association, with WGN Radio, shines a light on three remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Breath of Motherhood Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room on November 5th. Award recipient Kim French of Ion Intuitive joined Lisa Dent to talk about the recognition she is receiving from ALA, her […]

    Museum of Broadcast Communications celebrates the ‘King of Late Night'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


    Darin Cox, our resident Johnny Carson producer and Todd Muench, with Antenna TV, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday and the opening of the Johnny Carson exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications. Cox shares some of the most memorable Johnny Carson segments and guest appearances. Along side The Johnny Carson Centennial […]

    Ald. Sigcho Lopez: ICE is ‘unhinged'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


    Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez, 25th Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the ICE raids in Little Village yesterday, October 22nd. Ald. Sigcho Lopez details the detainments made by ICE, which included seven people. Two of the people detained were staffers for Alderman Michael Rodriguez (22nd). Ald. Sigcho Lopez calls ICE’s actions “unconstitutional” and a “terror” […]

    Pat Brady: I think the Supreme Court will rule with Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


    Pat Brady, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party and a former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the potential Supreme Court ruling on whether or not President Trump can federalize the National Guard to Illinois. Then, he gives insight into the Illinois Republican party’s potential challenger against Governor Pritzker in the […]

    Bankrate: 52% of Americans expect to rely on Social Security for expenses in retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


    Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Bankrate’s recent survey that shows 52 percent of Americans expect to rely on Social Security Benefits for expenses when they retire.

    Is the U.S. experiencing ‘national trauma?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


    Saba Lurie, Therapist and Owner of Take Root Therapy in L.A., joins Lisa Dent to discuss the disposition of many Americans amid non-stop news cycles of both domestic and international events. Lurie shares despite our understanding that the violence and disorder present in the news is not happening to us as individuals, it still affects […]

    Terry Savage: Medicare enrollment Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


    Terry Savage, Nationally Syndicated Money Columnist, joins Lisa Dent to answer various questions about Medicare enrollment. She reflects on statements from Dr. Oz during an interview with Lisa Dent earlier in the day and gives insight into what Medicare plans people should enroll for.

    Lake Bluff nature group shares importance of native pollinators

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


    Sue Raymoure, President of Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how insecticides are killing pollinators. Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff began as a book club focused on nature and native planting during the COVID pandemic. The group became certified by the National Wildlife Federation, designating them as a group with sufficient […]

    Dr. Jim Adams: Eye implant, heart disease, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


    Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss various health topics. Dr. Adams shares new information about a chip implant to restore vision for those with wet macular degeneration. He also details how high blood pressure affects the overall risk for heart disease.

    Dr. Oz talks Medicare enrollment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025


    Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Medicare enrollment process. Dr. Oz shares that the deadline for Medicare enrollment is December 7th. He encourages families to get involved in the enrollment process for the older people in their life. 69 million Americans over 65 […]

    Howard Tullman: Implementing an AI plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025


    Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, 8 Tips for Implementing a Smart and Sustainable AI Plan.

    Stacy Davis Gates: Elected head of Illinois Teachers Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


    Stacy Davis Gates, President of the Chicago Teachers Union, joins Lisa Dent to discuss being elected to lead the union’s statewide parent organization, the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Davis Gates calls to continue fighting for better school funding and for parents, teachers, and citizens to unite for the state’s students and their futures. Davis Gates […]

    Mills Hayes: Latest from Chicago court hearing on ICE and Border Patrol actions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


    Mills Hayes, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent with the latest from federal court in Chicago, where ICE and Border Patrol officials are testifying about the use of body cameras, force, and protest response under Operation Midway Blitz. Hayes reports that U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis questioned agency leaders about their use of tear […]

    SNAP funding threat puts Illinois families at risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


    Mitzi Baum, CEO of Nourishing Hope food pantries, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the potential loss of SNAP funding if the government shutdown continues and the strain on food pantries across the state. The impact would affect nearly 2 million Illinois residents. Baum shares what this could mean for families who rely on food assistance, […]

    State Rep. Kam Buckner: Public money shouldn't pay for Bears new stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


    State Representative Kam Buckner joins Lisa Dent to discuss his new Stadium Transparency and Responsible Spending (STARS) Act and what it means for future sports stadium deals in Illinois. Buckner tells Lisa why taxpayers deserve accountability before public money goes toward new stadiums. Buckner calls out the Bears' recent history of flip-flopping between the city […]

    Christine Flores: Hanover police officer detained by ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Christine Flores, News Reporter at WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the ongoing story of a Hanover police officer being detained by ICE as they report that he is an illegal immigrant. The officer, Radule Bojovic, a Montenegro native, is accused of overstaying a B2 tourist visa. However, the Hanover Police Department argues that they […]

    Ilyce Glink: Market volatility, Zillow, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to review the stock market’s volatile movements throughout the week, Zillow incorporating credit reporting on rent payments, and how many people think they have lived in a haunted house.

    Peter Greenberg: Tourist taxes, flight delays, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent from Los Angeles to discuss tourist taxes, how airports are managing with flight delays during the government shutdown, and the US passport losing its strength.

    Pat Cleary: Chicago borrows 166 million to backpay CFD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Pat Cleary, President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the City of Chicago borrowing 166 million dollars in order to back pay firefighters and paramedics. The Chicago Fire Department has gone without a contract for over four years. Cleary shares what the payment package will include.

    Dan Hampton: Caleb has that ‘magic'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 7 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

    Foodie Friday: The 2026 Banchet Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Michael Muser, Executive Director of The Banchet Awards, joins Lisa Dent to preview the 2026 Banchet Awards. The award ceremony celebrates the finalists in 12 different categories including Best New Restaurant, Chef of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and many more. The event takes place Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Venue SIX10. For more […]

    Teresa Murray: Robocalls at six-year high

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss a new report that shows robocalls have hit a six year high. Murray notes that, despite legislation being put in place thwarting scam and telemarketing robocalls, four years later we are receiving more of these annoying robocalls.

    Rep. Krishnamoorthi: ‘This cannot continue'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss an incident in Hoffman Estates where an ICE agent is recorded detaining a teenage girl, kneeling on her neck. DHS downplayed the video, claiming that the video was “not even from this year.” Rep. Krishnamoorthi says that DHS is, “trying to gaslight us,” and believes […]

    National Guard member weighs in on Texas Guard being sent to Illinois

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Demi Palecek, Democratic Candidate for the 13th District and National Guard member, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the federalization of the Texas National Guard in Illinois. Palecek, a member of the US military for 14 years, gives her opinion on the Texas National Guard being sent to Illinois. She notes that she believes that it’s […]

    Lou's To Do List: Smoke detectors, air ducts, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025


    Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent, for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

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