Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Alderman of the 32nd Ward Scott Waguespack joins Lisa Dent to discuss the next steps now that the City Council has approved the $2.5 billion parking meter sale in a 46-3 vote Tuesday morning.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how Singapore is willing to pay its residents to read a book at least 15 minutes a day, former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announces that he will be reveal the world he built in the video game Minecraft, and an update on […]

Alderman of the 43rd Ward Timmy Knudsen joins Lisa Dent to discuss ComEd’s rejection of 14 possible proxy sites for the Lincoln Park electrical substation leaving both him and the community unsatisfied with the company’s unwillingness to budge on the matter.

Director of Communications for Metra Michael Gillis joins Lisa Dent to spotlight the country’s very first battery-operated passenger trains, slated to be on display at a public transportation conference in Chicago this weekend and enter service on the Rock Island line before the end of 2027.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins Lisa Dent to talk about what was addressed at Wednesday’s National Election panel held in Washington, D.C. She also responds to Secretary Pete Hegseth’s comments regarding potentially bringing federal troop monitors to election sites. Later, Clerk Gordon stresses the need and importance of recruiting and training of new election […]

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to recap the happenings at the Presidents Cup as well as discuss how the City Council is getting ahead of Mayor Johnson’s budget address, how some Democrats are leaning closer to the center and embracing Capitalism, President Trump’s […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share her thoughts and legal expertise on the alleged “gang rape” of a female Cornell University student in 2024 now that the investigation has reopened.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a revisit of Todd Rundgren’s opinion on Taylor Swift’s impact on music, Martin and Charlie Sheen’s new father-and-son TV show, and a man who was arrested after driving a toy Barbie Jeep while under the influence.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how 83% of adult Americans believe that high school students should take a personal finance class prior to graduating. Later, they address how in September, the consumer confidence number has dropped lower than it has been since 2014.

Chief meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, our Forecasters address how calm the weather is predicted to be following the tumultuous summer storms, the noticeably warmer fall and winter due to climate change, and more!

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including an announcement of the 2028 release of Gremlins 3, Mary’s chandelier and bird dropping tales from her trip in Belgium, and Yes’ Rick Wakeman plays the keys for a bunch of Vietnamese moon bears.

Dr. Nicholas Epley, John Templeton Keller Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, joins Lisa Dent to highlight the loneliness epidemic and the pertinence of meeting, conversing, and connecting with strangers.

Gloria Samuelson joins Lisa Dent to share her memories and the legacy of her late husband and WGN Radio legend, Orion Samuelson. Later, they spotlight the event happening at Huntley Library honoring Orion’s memory on October 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM hosted by Max Armstrong and Paul Wallem.

Director of Policy for Cook County Health Kathy Chan joins Lisa Dent to address how residents have less than one hundred days until the new Medicaid work requirements take effect. Kathy goes on to specify who will need to prove that they meet the requirements to be eligible for Medicaid.

Attorney Christopher Bulone joins Lisa Dent to share details on the lawsuit against Six Flags in which those he’s representing claim to have received brain injuries while on the X2 roller coaster at the Six Flags Magic Mountain park in California. He describes how the combination of the high speeds and seats that can turn […]

Chief Deputy DuPage County Clerk Adam Johnson joins Lisa Dent to discuss how Thursday, September 24th marked the start of midterm voting for those living in the DuPage, Kane, Will, Lake, and McHenry county suburbs. Later, he answers general voting-related questions.

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears’ game against the Eagles on Monday, September 28th.

Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including an island that’s for sale in Ohio, Todd Rundgren’s thoughts on Taylor Swift’s impact on music, and Drew, stepping in Mary’s shoes, asks, “what’s with” the word “unrecognizable” being overused.

Alderwoman of the 11th Ward Nicole Lee joins Lisa Dent to update listeners on what is happening with the Amtrak’s plan to make room for a new White Sox stadium by moving the rail yard from the West Loop to Bridgeport. She notes that neither she nor the Bridgeport community have been shown any plans […]

Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the increase in mortgage interest rates and the subsequent question as to how high rates will go. Later, they address how higher interest rates, higher gas prices, and higher groceries have been lowering consumer sentiments.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Primetime, the film centered around the reality show To Catch a Predator and its host, Chris Hansen. Later, Ron gives his review on The Weight starring Ethan Hawke.

Schiller Park Village Trustee Joan Golembiewski joins Lisa Dent to express her love for the village and highlight the 37 years that she’s lived there. She shares that her daughters used to go to Leyden High School back in 1989 and how life comes full circle as her grandson now attends the very same school.

Superintendent of School District 81 in Schiller Park Melissa Kartsimas joins Lisa Dent to about how the Schiller Park schools encourage the growth, learning, and success of its 1,300 students. Later, she highlights the district’s “High-Five Fridays” which bring the village’s police, firefighters, and even its mayor to the schools every Friday morning in order […]

Melissa Pratt, internationally-certified child passenger safety technician and founder of Safe in the Seat, joins Lisa on Child Passenger Safety Week to discuss the do’s and don’ts when looking for and installing a car seat, as well as the ages a child should still be using one.

Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the announcement of Ebon Moss-Bachrach joining the cast of Heat 2, Dolly Parton is set to be posthumously featured on the final track of U2’s newest album, and an update on Collin’s phone usage since he started using a Brick.

Join Lisa Dent as she and the rest afternoon crew chat about A. and the many facets that make up this increasingly divisive topic. Make sure to voice your opinion as we delve into the AI discourse, once a week, and try to have a truly human conversation.

Lou Manfredini joins the show from the Cubs game to answer listeners' home project questions. Today, he shares tips on spraying plants for bugs before taking them back inside, replacing damp floors, and fixing the garage door after accidentally backing into it. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

President and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois Pete Beale-DelVecchio and Special Olympics athlete Sophia Snow join Lisa Dent to highlight the 18th annual O’Hare Plane Pull event happening Saturday, September 26th from 8:30am to 1:00pm at O’Hare International Airport.

Alderman of the 29th Ward Chris Taliaferro joins Lisa Dent to share his thoughts on Tuesday’s rollout of the new OEMC 911 dispatch system. He expresses his, other alders’, and OEMC employees’ concerns that the new system could potentially drop calls and inadvertently slow down response time. He does highlight however, that while the new […]

Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the introduction of a Nerds Gummy Cluster grilled cheese to the UBS Arena, the remembrance of Ray Charles on his birthday, and a 72-year-old in Ohio was charged with attaching a tracker to a delivery truck for the sole purpose of getting Pokémon […]

David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss the average price of a home in the 1960’s versus the average price now. Later, he addresses the sheer amount of foreclosure filings and answers […]

Photographer Barry Butler joins Lisa Dent to talk about how listeners can take a photo of Chicagohenge as we enter our fall equinox.

Resident naturalist with Explore.org, Mike Fitz joins Lisa Dent to spotlight Fat Bear Week and how listeners can start voting on their favorites. Later, they address bear behavior prior to their hibernation season.

Professor at Mason George University and director of its Autonomy and Robotics Center Dr. Missy Cummings joins Lisa Dent to discuss how a Waymo vehicle drove through a farmers market in Denver on September 20th. They address if situations like this can spread to other states as well as explore what the term “rogue A.I.” […]

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the preparations for President Trump’s arrival for the Presidents Cup happening at Medinah and the lawsuit against Secretary Alexi Giannoulias, Treasurer Maria Pappas, and Congressman Mike Quigley for running for two different offices simultaneously.

Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the return of the sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica, the spin-off to the Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood receives its release date of November 25th, and a raccoon boot camp in Mississippi.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how fuel prices have been affecting home life for Americans. Later, she takes finance question from listeners.

Chief meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, our Forecasters address the weekend rain during Riot Fest, the cooler conditions as we wrap up the summer, and what goes on behind the scenes when declaring a potential upcoming weather disaster.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

Director Noel King, president and co-founder of the MidAmerica Service Dog Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the organization came to be and how it facilitates service dogs and provides them for those in need. Noel also stresses the importance of leaving service dogs to their duty when seen out in public.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including former Yankee Bernie Williams joining the Buena Vista Social Club‘s band on Broadway, the price of gluten free pizza at Costco, and the new record for the longest Slim Jim.