Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com en-US (c) WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved The Lisa Dent Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN Fri, 01 May 2026 17:46:48 +0000 hourly 1 wgnradio.com no WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation WGN - Lisa Dent The Lisa Dent Podcast from 720 WGN dmarzullo@wgnradio.comwgnradio.com Chicago Police Memorial Foundation hosts their 22nd annual 5K run Chicago Police Memorial Foundation hosts their 22nd annual 5K run Sandra Wortham, Executive Board President of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the CPMF’s 22nd annual 5K run this weekend (May 2nd).

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2884701 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:46:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Sandra Wortham, Executive Board President of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the CPMF’s 22nd annual 5K run this weekend (May 2nd).wgnradio.comSandra Wortham, Executive Board President of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the CPMF’s 22nd annual 5K run this weekend (May 2nd).WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Your Hometown: Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 Your Hometown: Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 Kurt Rohlwing, Kaneland CUSD #302 Superintendent, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the end of the school year. He shares his experience being the superintendent of the smallest school district in Kane County. Despite that, Rohlwing explains, the community around the schools makes it special. More than having great sports programs, they have one of the best journalism programs in the state and the students aren’t just a number, they’re a name and taken care of.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2884091 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:01:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Kurt Rohlwing, Kaneland CUSD #302 Superintendent, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the end of the school year. He shares his experience being the superintendent of the smallest school district in Kane County. Despite that, Rohlwing explains, the community around the schools makes it special. More than having great sports programs, they have one of […]wgnradio.comKurt Rohlwing, Kaneland CUSD #302 Superintendent, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the end of the school year. He shares his experience being the superintendent of the smallest school district in Kane County. Despite that, Rohlwing explains, the community around the schools makes it special. More than having great sports programs, they have one of […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Your Hometown: Elburn Village Administrator Your Hometown: Elburn Village Administrator Chris Ranney, Elburn Village Administrator, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Elburn. He shares what he does as the Village Administrator, what brought him to Elburn, and everything that Elburn offers from safety, food, and a great small town vibe.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2884034 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:16:52 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Chris Ranney, Elburn Village Administrator, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Elburn. He shares what he does as the Village Administrator, what brought him to Elburn, and everything that Elburn offers from safety, food, and a great small town vibe.wgnradio.comChris Ranney, Elburn Village Administrator, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Elburn. He shares what he does as the Village Administrator, what brought him to Elburn, and everything that Elburn offers from safety, food, and a great small town vibe.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the return of Pizza Hut’s ‘BOOK IT!’ summer reading program.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2884045 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:11:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the return of Pizza Hut’s ‘BOOK IT!’ summer reading program.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the return of Pizza Hut’s ‘BOOK IT!’ summer reading program.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation David Hochberg: Interest, mortgage rates David Hochberg: Interest, mortgage rates David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Federal Reserve not changing interest rates, higher mortgage rates, and how it affects listeners.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2883851 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:58:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Federal Reserve not changing interest rates, higher mortgage rates, and how it affects listeners.wgnradio.comDavid Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Federal Reserve not changing interest rates, higher mortgage rates, and how it affects listeners.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lou’s To Do List: Root removal, siding, and more Lou’s To Do List: Root removal, siding, and more Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2883918 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:57:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.wgnradio.comLou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Michael Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Michael Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2883820 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:10:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic.wgnradio.comRon Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Your Hometown: Ream’s Meat Market Your Hometown: Ream’s Meat Market Stew Ream, Ream’s Meat Market, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Elburn and his family’s business. One of Lisa’s favorites, Ream’s Meat Market is a staple in Elburn. The award-winning market has been open since 1954 and is a multi-generational family business.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2883803 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:09:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Stew Ream, Ream’s Meat Market, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Elburn and his family’s business. One of Lisa’s favorites, Ream’s Meat Market is a staple in Elburn. The award-winning market has been open since 1954 and is a multi-generational family business.wgnradio.comStew Ream, Ream’s Meat Market, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Elburn and his family’s business. One of Lisa’s favorites, Ream’s Meat Market is a staple in Elburn. The award-winning market has been open since 1954 and is a multi-generational family business.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation SNAP requirements go into effect tomorrow SNAP requirements go into effect tomorrow Jennifer Lamplough, Chief Impact Officer at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements that take effect May 1st and how it will affect the people who lose their benefits due to the changes.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2883773 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:08:12 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Jennifer Lamplough, Chief Impact Officer at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements that take effect May 1st and how it will affect the people who lose their benefits due to the changes.wgnradio.comJennifer Lamplough, Chief Impact Officer at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements that take effect May 1st and how it will affect the people who lose their benefits due to the changes.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Chicago Water Week: May 3rd-9th Chicago Water Week: May 3rd-9th Alaina Harkness, CEO of Current, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago’s Water Week. Harkness shares the events that Current is hosting in May to help teach people the role water plays in our environment, communities, and economy.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2882678 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:44:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Alaina Harkness, CEO of Current, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago’s Water Week. Harkness shares the events that Current is hosting in May to help teach people the role water plays in our environment, communities, and economy.wgnradio.comAlaina Harkness, CEO of Current, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago’s Water Week. Harkness shares the events that Current is hosting in May to help teach people the role water plays in our environment, communities, and economy.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Harris, Trump voters agree on issues of economy Harris, Trump voters agree on issues of economy Brian C. Johnson, CEO of Reimagining Capitalism Lab (RCL), joins Lisa Dent to discuss polling done by the RCL. Covering several states and Illinois, the polls show that across race, gender, and political lines, voters agreed on several issues surrounding the economy.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2882808 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:35:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Brian C. Johnson, CEO of Reimagining Capitalism Lab (RCL), joins Lisa Dent to discuss polling done by the RCL. Covering several states and Illinois, the polls show that across race, gender, and political lines, voters agreed on several issues surrounding the economy.wgnradio.comBrian C. Johnson, CEO of Reimagining Capitalism Lab (RCL), joins Lisa Dent to discuss polling done by the RCL. Covering several states and Illinois, the polls show that across race, gender, and political lines, voters agreed on several issues surrounding the economy.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/29/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/29/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Saudi funding of LIV Golf coming to an end.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2882706 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:10:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Saudi funding of LIV Golf coming to an end.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Saudi funding of LIV Golf coming to an end.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Hayward Lakes fishing season opener Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Hayward Lakes fishing season opener Mindy Simons, Executive Director for Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Hayward Lakes. Simons shares that game fishing season begins this weekend. If you’re looking for something off the water, Hayward Lakes offers birding, hiking, biking, pickleball and more. To find out more, visit their website.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2882553 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:42:57 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Mindy Simons, Executive Director for Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Hayward Lakes. Simons shares that game fishing season begins this weekend. If you’re looking for something off the water, Hayward Lakes offers birding, hiking, biking, pickleball and more. To find out more, visit their website.wgnradio.comMindy Simons, Executive Director for Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Hayward Lakes. Simons shares that game fishing season begins this weekend. If you’re looking for something off the water, Hayward Lakes offers birding, hiking, biking, pickleball and more. To find out more, visit their website.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Pat Brady: Comey indictment, state redistricting Pat Brady: Comey indictment, state redistricting Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, Former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the new James Comey indictment and state redistricting.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2882524 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:40:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, Former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the new James Comey indictment and state redistricting.wgnradio.comPat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, Former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the new James Comey indictment and state redistricting.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation PAWS Chicago hosts Spay Day PAWS Chicago hosts Spay Day Celene Mielcarek, Program Operations Head at PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss PAWS’ One-day Spay Day this Friday.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2882439 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:39:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Celene Mielcarek, Program Operations Head at PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss PAWS’ One-day Spay Day this Friday.wgnradio.comCelene Mielcarek, Program Operations Head at PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss PAWS’ One-day Spay Day this Friday.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Autism Acceptance Month Autism Acceptance Month Lora Slutsky, Director of Clinical Services at Have Dreams, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Autism. April is Autism Acceptance Month. Slutsky shares what Autism is, how each case is unique, and neurodivergence. She answers commons questions people have about Autism and its diagnosis and clears up common misconceptions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2882373 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:16:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lora Slutsky, Director of Clinical Services at Have Dreams, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Autism. April is Autism Acceptance Month. Slutsky shares what Autism is, how each case is unique, and neurodivergence. She answers commons questions people have about Autism and its diagnosis and clears up common misconceptions.wgnradio.comLora Slutsky, Director of Clinical Services at Have Dreams, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Autism. April is Autism Acceptance Month. Slutsky shares what Autism is, how each case is unique, and neurodivergence. She answers commons questions people have about Autism and its diagnosis and clears up common misconceptions.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Tony Stewart: Michael Jordan changed auto racing Tony Stewart: Michael Jordan changed auto racing Racing legend Tony Stewart joins Lisa Dent to discuss his career and racing in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). He shares how he fell in love with his wife, his experience as a racing owner, competing against his wife, and Michael Jordan winning in NASCAR and going to court against the NASCAR corporation resulting in needed changes to the sport.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2882303 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:03:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Racing legend Tony Stewart joins Lisa Dent to discuss his career and racing in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). He shares how he fell in love with his wife, his experience as a racing owner, competing against his wife, and Michael Jordan winning in NASCAR and going to court against the NASCAR corporation resulting […]wgnradio.comRacing legend Tony Stewart joins Lisa Dent to discuss his career and racing in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). He shares how he fell in love with his wife, his experience as a racing owner, competing against his wife, and Michael Jordan winning in NASCAR and going to court against the NASCAR corporation resulting […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Howard Tullman: Shoulder surgery, pets are family Howard Tullman: Shoulder surgery, pets are family Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his reverse shoulder surgery, and his latest article.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2882255 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:56:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his reverse shoulder surgery, and his latest article.wgnradio.comHoward Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his reverse shoulder surgery, and his latest article.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Terry Savage: Use your miles Terry Savage: Use your miles Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to talk about using your “miles,” consumer confidence, and as always, she answers questions from listeners.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881620 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:48:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to talk about using your “miles,” consumer confidence, and as always, she answers questions from listeners.wgnradio.comTerry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to talk about using your “miles,” consumer confidence, and as always, she answers questions from listeners.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26 Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26 Producers Collin and Drew turn on their mics and answer questions relating to their generation, Generation Z. This week, they answers questions about writing in cursive, sending thank you cards, and why they prefer texting over calling.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881600 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:37:03 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Producers Collin and Drew turn on their mics and answer questions relating to their generation, Generation Z. This week, they answers questions about writing in cursive, sending thank you cards, and why they prefer texting over calling.wgnradio.comProducers Collin and Drew turn on their mics and answer questions relating to their generation, Generation Z. This week, they answers questions about writing in cursive, sending thank you cards, and why they prefer texting over calling.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Questions raised after CTA derailments Questions raised after CTA derailments Joe Schwieterman, DePaul University professor and transportation expert, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the CTA. Schwieterman explains where a recent derailment happened and how aging infrastructure may have played a role.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881242 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:27:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Joe Schwieterman, DePaul University professor and transportation expert, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the CTA. Schwieterman explains where a recent derailment happened and how aging infrastructure may have played a role.wgnradio.comJoe Schwieterman, DePaul University professor and transportation expert, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the CTA. Schwieterman explains where a recent derailment happened and how aging infrastructure may have played a role.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’ Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’ Stacey Doranski joins Lisa Dent to share the story of her near death experience on Christmas Eve when she suffered a brain aneurysm. Doranski’s life was saved after an anonymous person called 911. She is searching for the person that made the call.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881235 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:20:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Stacey Doranski joins Lisa Dent to share the story of her near death experience on Christmas Eve when she suffered a brain aneurysm. Doranski’s life was saved after an anonymous person called 911. She is searching for the person that made the call.wgnradio.comStacey Doranski joins Lisa Dent to share the story of her near death experience on Christmas Eve when she suffered a brain aneurysm. Doranski’s life was saved after an anonymous person called 911. She is searching for the person that made the call.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881595 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:19:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation The Royal Family visits the U.S. ahead of its 250th birthday The Royal Family visits the U.S. ahead of its 250th birthday Rob Shuter, host of the ‘Naughty But Nice’ Podcast, joins Lisa Dent to highlight King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s trip to the United States. Rob talks about why people are still fascinated with the Royal Family, the garden party in Washington, DC, the upcoming visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, Thursday’s stop at Arlington National Cemetery, and the significance of the trip ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2880436 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:22:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Rob Shuter, host of the ‘Naughty But Nice’ Podcast, joins Lisa Dent to highlight King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s trip to the United States. Rob talks about why people are still fascinated with the Royal Family, the garden party in Washington, DC, the upcoming visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York […]wgnradio.comRob Shuter, host of the ‘Naughty But Nice’ Podcast, joins Lisa Dent to highlight King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s trip to the United States. Rob talks about why people are still fascinated with the Royal Family, the garden party in Washington, DC, the upcoming visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Increase in ticks, identifying bites, and removing them Increase in ticks, identifying bites, and removing them Jacqueline Sanderson, Assistant Entomologist at the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the rise in ticks this season. Jacqueline shares the type of ticks being found in Cook County, how dangerous they are, how to identify bites, common bite spots on your body, and the proper way to remove ticks.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2880174 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:06:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Jacqueline Sanderson, Assistant Entomologist at the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the rise in ticks this season. Jacqueline shares the type of ticks being found in Cook County, how dangerous they are, how to identify bites, common bite spots on your body, and the proper way to remove […]wgnradio.comJacqueline Sanderson, Assistant Entomologist at the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the rise in ticks this season. Jacqueline shares the type of ticks being found in Cook County, how dangerous they are, how to identify bites, common bite spots on your body, and the proper way to remove […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/27/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/27/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the history of the mint julep as a Kentucky Derby tradition and Amazon’s Haul storefront – its hub for products under $20.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2879991 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:39:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the history of the mint julep as a Kentucky Derby tradition and Amazon’s Haul storefront – its hub for products under $20.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the history of the mint julep as a Kentucky Derby tradition and Amazon’s Haul storefront – its hub for products under $20.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Local event addresses both mental health and the loneliness epidemic Local event addresses both mental health and the loneliness epidemic Tracy Levine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Executive Director for the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institution at The Chicago School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the growing loneliness epidemic. Tracy talks about the negative effects of technology on our mood, the importance of human interaction, how we can manage loneliness, the age groups more likely to experience it, and an annual community mental health conference on Saturday, May 16th at Evanston Township High School.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2880322 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:09:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Tracy Levine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Executive Director for the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institution at The Chicago School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the growing loneliness epidemic. Tracy talks about the negative effects of technology on our mood, the importance of human interaction, how we can manage loneliness, the age groups more likely […]wgnradio.comTracy Levine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Executive Director for the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institution at The Chicago School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the growing loneliness epidemic. Tracy talks about the negative effects of technology on our mood, the importance of human interaction, how we can manage loneliness, the age groups more likely […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Hannah Brandt: What’s next for WHCD shooter Hannah Brandt: What’s next for WHCD shooter Hannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest developments in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Hannah details the three charges filed against the shooter, Cole Thomas Allen, the notes he sent to his family beforehand, and the next steps for Allen.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2880229 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:02:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Hannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest developments in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Hannah details the three charges filed against the shooter, Cole Thomas Allen, the notes he sent to his family beforehand, and the next steps for Allen.wgnradio.comHannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest developments in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Hannah details the three charges filed against the shooter, Cole Thomas Allen, the notes he sent to his family beforehand, and the next steps for Allen.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Normal, The AI Doc Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Normal, The AI Doc Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Bob Odenkirk’s Normal and The AI Doc.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2877892 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:50:38 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Bob Odenkirk’s Normal and The AI Doc.wgnradio.comRon Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Bob Odenkirk’s Normal and The AI Doc.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Mining ban lifted on Boundary Waters region Mining ban lifted on Boundary Waters region Julie Goodwin, Senior Attorney at Earthjustice’s Midwest Branch, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Senate vote that lifted a mining ban on the land surrounding the Boundary Waters. Previously, a 20-year mining ban was placed on the area in 2023.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2876810 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:31:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Julie Goodwin, Senior Attorney at Earthjustice’s Midwest Branch, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Senate vote that lifted a mining ban on the land surrounding the Boundary Waters. Previously, a 20-year mining ban was placed on the area in 2023.wgnradio.comJulie Goodwin, Senior Attorney at Earthjustice’s Midwest Branch, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Senate vote that lifted a mining ban on the land surrounding the Boundary Waters. Previously, a 20-year mining ban was placed on the area in 2023.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/23/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/23/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2877233 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:36:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lou’s To Do List: Catch basins, dehumidifiers, and more Lou’s To Do List: Catch basins, dehumidifiers, and more Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2877226 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:31:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.wgnradio.comLou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Illinois leads country in severe weather, FEMA assistance lags behind Illinois leads country in severe weather, FEMA assistance lags behind Carrie Shepherd, Axios reporter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severe weather that Illinois has seen, topping the list nationwide. Shepherd reports that despite Illinois having the most tornado instances, FEMA assistance has not come.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2877201 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:25:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Carrie Shepherd, Axios reporter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severe weather that Illinois has seen, topping the list nationwide. Shepherd reports that despite Illinois having the most tornado instances, FEMA assistance has not come.wgnradio.comCarrie Shepherd, Axios reporter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severe weather that Illinois has seen, topping the list nationwide. Shepherd reports that despite Illinois having the most tornado instances, FEMA assistance has not come.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation When will the Fox River recede? When will the Fox River recede? Scott Lincoln, Senior Service Hydrologist with the National Weather Service, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the water level of the Fox River flooding and when the levels might recede.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2876808 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:09:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Scott Lincoln, Senior Service Hydrologist with the National Weather Service, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the water level of the Fox River flooding and when the levels might recede.wgnradio.comScott Lincoln, Senior Service Hydrologist with the National Weather Service, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the water level of the Fox River flooding and when the levels might recede.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Chicago’s One of a Kind Spring Show Chicago’s One of a Kind Spring Show Marie Gerbasi, Senior Artist Relations Manager, joins Lisa Dent to share Chicago’s annual One of a Kind spring show. The event takes place over three days. Featuring over 300 artists, 150 exhibitors, and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2876744 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:57:01 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Marie Gerbasi, Senior Artist Relations Manager, joins Lisa Dent to share Chicago’s annual One of a Kind spring show. The event takes place over three days. Featuring over 300 artists, 150 exhibitors, and more.wgnradio.comMarie Gerbasi, Senior Artist Relations Manager, joins Lisa Dent to share Chicago’s annual One of a Kind spring show. The event takes place over three days. Featuring over 300 artists, 150 exhibitors, and more.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Are the 11 missing/dead scientists connected? Are the 11 missing/dead scientists connected? Rich McHugh, an investigative correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the likelihood of the 11 missing/dead scientists being connected. McHugh details commonalities between the missing scientists but cautions against broad assumptions due to the uncertainty of the available information. He hopes that the FBI will be able to take a larger look into the disappearances and deaths.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2876020 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:52:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Rich McHugh, an investigative correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the likelihood of the 11 missing/dead scientists being connected. McHugh details commonalities between the missing scientists but cautions against broad assumptions due to the uncertainty of the available information. He hopes that the FBI will be able to take a larger look into […]wgnradio.comRich McHugh, an investigative correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the likelihood of the 11 missing/dead scientists being connected. McHugh details commonalities between the missing scientists but cautions against broad assumptions due to the uncertainty of the available information. He hopes that the FBI will be able to take a larger look into […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 in Springfield Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 in Springfield Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager for Visit Springfield, joins Lisa Dent to share Springfield is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legendary Route 66!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2875813 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:36:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager for Visit Springfield, joins Lisa Dent to share Springfield is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legendary Route 66! Learn more and find Visit Springfield’s list of Route 66 Centennial co-branded events, plus the Route 66 Itinerary, at visitspringfieldillinois.com!wgnradio.comAmy Beadle, Marketing Manager for Visit Springfield, joins Lisa Dent to share Springfield is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legendary Route 66! Learn more and find Visit Springfield’s list of Route 66 Centennial co-branded events, plus the Route 66 Itinerary, at visitspringfieldillinois.com!WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Earth Day: 56 years of history Earth Day: 56 years of history Kathleen Rogers, President of Earth Day Network, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the history of Earth Day. Rogers shares how the country and the world has been shaped and changed since the first Earth Day in 1970.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2875730 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:33:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Kathleen Rogers, President of Earth Day Network, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the history of Earth Day. Rogers shares how the country and the world has been shaped and changed since the first Earth Day in 1970.wgnradio.comKathleen Rogers, President of Earth Day Network, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the history of Earth Day. Rogers shares how the country and the world has been shaped and changed since the first Earth Day in 1970.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/22/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/22/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2876010 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Dr. Sterling Elliott: Prescription Drug Take Back Day Dr. Sterling Elliott: Prescription Drug Take Back Day Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of Orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, and Dr. Kimbra Bell Balark, Medical Director of the Bronzeville Outpatient Center at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2876007 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:27:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of Orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, and Dr. Kimbra Bell Balark, Medical Director of the Bronzeville Outpatient Center at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th.wgnradio.comDr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of Orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, and Dr. Kimbra Bell Balark, Medical Director of the Bronzeville Outpatient Center at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes Demetrius Ivory, Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. He shares how he shares information when forecasting and monitoring major storms in the Chicagoland area. Ivory gives the upcoming forecast and shares what the weather might be like in May.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2874786 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:43:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Demetrius Ivory, Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. He shares how he shares information when forecasting and monitoring major storms in the Chicagoland area. Ivory gives the upcoming forecast and shares what the weather might be like in May.wgnradio.comDemetrius Ivory, Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. He shares how he shares information when forecasting and monitoring major storms in the Chicagoland area. Ivory gives the upcoming forecast and shares what the weather might be like in May.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the 11 missing or dead scientists since 2022.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2874826 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:03:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the 11 missing or dead scientists since 2022.wgnradio.comRep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the 11 missing or dead scientists since 2022.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Thomas Dolby making an appearance on the WGN-TV Morning News and talking about his career since he helped pioneer The New Wave movement back in the 1980s.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2874910 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:38:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Thomas Dolby making an appearance on the WGN-TV Morning News and talking about his career since he helped pioneer The New Wave movement back in the 1980s.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Thomas Dolby making an appearance on the WGN-TV Morning News and talking about his career since he helped pioneer The New Wave movement back in the 1980s.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Terry Savage: Don’t play the market Terry Savage: Don’t play the market Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the volatility of the markets amid the continued conflict with Iran. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2874872 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:03:37 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the volatility of the markets amid the continued conflict with Iran. And, as always, she answers questions from listenerswgnradio.comTerry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the volatility of the markets amid the continued conflict with Iran. And, as always, she answers questions from listenersWGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive? Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive? Max Armstrong, former WGN agri-business broadcaster, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the reasons behind the rising price of beef.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2874718 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:37:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Max Armstrong, former WGN agri-business broadcaster, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the reasons behind the rising price of beef.wgnradio.comMax Armstrong, former WGN agri-business broadcaster, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the reasons behind the rising price of beef.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation New science center for teens opens on the South Side New science center for teens opens on the South Side Paul Sereno, Professor of Paleontology at the University of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his nickname: “The Indiana Jones of Paleontology,” and the new science center for opening up in Washington Park.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2874570 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:40:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Paul Sereno, Professor of Paleontology at the University of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his nickname: “The Indiana Jones of Paleontology,” and the new science center for opening up in Washington Park.wgnradio.comPaul Sereno, Professor of Paleontology at the University of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his nickname: “The Indiana Jones of Paleontology,” and the new science center for opening up in Washington Park.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Poll: 68% of Illinoisans support data center regulations Poll: 68% of Illinoisans support data center regulations Christine Nannicelli, Associate Field Organizer at Sierra Club, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a mid-March poll showing that a majority of Illinoisans support the POWER Act, legislation that would hold data centers accountable for their energy and water usage.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2874554 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:31:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Christine Nannicelli, Associate Field Organizer at Sierra Club, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a mid-March poll showing that a majority of Illinoisans support the POWER Act, legislation that would hold data centers accountable for their energy and water usage.wgnradio.comChristine Nannicelli, Associate Field Organizer at Sierra Club, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a mid-March poll showing that a majority of Illinoisans support the POWER Act, legislation that would hold data centers accountable for their energy and water usage.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Earth Week with the Forest Preserves of Cook County Earth Week with the Forest Preserves of Cook County Jacqui Ulrich, Director of Conservation and Experiential Programming at the Forest Preserves of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the events that the Forest Preserves of Cook County are hosting this week for Earth Week.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2874545 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:23:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Jacqui Ulrich, Director of Conservation and Experiential Programming at the Forest Preserves of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the events that the Forest Preserves of Cook County are hosting this week for Earth Week.wgnradio.comJacqui Ulrich, Director of Conservation and Experiential Programming at the Forest Preserves of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the events that the Forest Preserves of Cook County are hosting this week for Earth Week.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation House Oversight investigates 11 missing or dead scientists House Oversight investigates 11 missing or dead scientists Nancy Loo, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee launching an investigation into the 11 missing or dead American Scientists since 2022.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2873971 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:56:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Nancy Loo, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee launching an investigation into the 11 missing or dead American Scientists since 2022.wgnradio.comNancy Loo, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee launching an investigation into the 11 missing or dead American Scientists since 2022.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a lifejacket worn by a Titanic survivor sold at auction for $906,000 and the Lyrid meteor shower nearing its peak.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2873964 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:47:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a lifejacket worn by a Titanic survivor sold at auction for $906,000 and the Lyrid meteor shower nearing its peak.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a lifejacket worn by a Titanic survivor sold at auction for $906,000 and the Lyrid meteor shower nearing its peak.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ask a gardener: Soil temperature, pests, fertilizer Ask a gardener: Soil temperature, pests, fertilizer Tim Johnson, Director of Horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden, joins Lisa Dent to talk gardening. He answers questions about soil temperature, getting rid of pests, when to start your summer garden, and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2873719 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:09:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Tim Johnson, Director of Horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden, joins Lisa Dent to talk gardening. He answers questions about soil temperature, getting rid of pests, when to start your summer garden, and more.wgnradio.comTim Johnson, Director of Horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden, joins Lisa Dent to talk gardening. He answers questions about soil temperature, getting rid of pests, when to start your summer garden, and more.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation CPS, CTU come to agreement for May 1st school day CPS, CTU come to agreement for May 1st school day Mila Koumpilova, Senior Reporter, Chalkbeat Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the agreement that Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union made concerning the proposed day off of school on May 1st. School will stay in session, but buses are available for students to go to the MAYDAY protest.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871886 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:59:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Mila Koumpilova, Senior Reporter, Chalkbeat Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the agreement that Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union made concerning the proposed day off of school on May 1st. School will stay in session, but buses are available for students to go to the MAYDAY protest.wgnradio.comMila Koumpilova, Senior Reporter, Chalkbeat Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the agreement that Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union made concerning the proposed day off of school on May 1st. School will stay in session, but buses are available for students to go to the MAYDAY protest.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ilyce Glink: The Boomers own the housing market Ilyce Glink: The Boomers own the housing market Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the housing market.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871868 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:10:18 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the housing market.wgnradio.comIlyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the housing market.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Pat Brady: Bears stadium, Iran, and more Pat Brady: Bears stadium, Iran, and more Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs and former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest political news surrounding the new Bears stadium, gas prices, Iran and Lebanon, and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871835 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:09:03 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs and former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest political news surrounding the new Bears stadium, gas prices, Iran and Lebanon, and more.wgnradio.comPat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs and former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest political news surrounding the new Bears stadium, gas prices, Iran and Lebanon, and more.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation WGN Pizza bracket winner: Bartolini’s WGN Pizza bracket winner: Bartolini’s Dominic Bartolini, co-owner of Bartolini’s, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their pizza, meatballs, and how they deliver their award winning pizza across the country.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871822 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:08:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dominic Bartolini, co-owner of Bartolini’s, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their pizza, meatballs, and how they deliver their award winning pizza across the country.wgnradio.comDominic Bartolini, co-owner of Bartolini’s, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their pizza, meatballs, and how they deliver their award winning pizza across the country.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What survivors need Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What survivors need Sandy T. Williams, CEO of the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter), joins Lisa Dent to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Williams shares statistics that demonstrate how prevalent sexual assault is. She shares how the ZCenter helps victims of sexual assault and how people can support the ZCenter to continue their mission.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871796 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:05:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Sandy T. Williams, CEO of the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter), joins Lisa Dent to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Williams shares statistics that demonstrate how prevalent sexual assault is. She shares how the ZCenter helps victims of sexual assault and how people can support the ZCenter to continue their mission.wgnradio.comSandy T. Williams, CEO of the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter), joins Lisa Dent to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Williams shares statistics that demonstrate how prevalent sexual assault is. She shares how the ZCenter helps victims of sexual assault and how people can support the ZCenter to continue their mission.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/17/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/17/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871951 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:04:53 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Super Mario Galaxy, Exit 8 Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Super Mario Galaxy, Exit 8 Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews two video game movies: Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Exit 8. Come back next week for his review of The Mummy!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871719 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:14:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews two video game movies: Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Exit 8. Come back next week for his review of The Mummy!wgnradio.comRon Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews two video game movies: Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Exit 8. Come back next week for his review of The Mummy!WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Alexi Giannoulias: E-bike, e-scooter safety bill Alexi Giannoulias: E-bike, e-scooter safety bill Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the legislation that the Illinois Senate passed 54-0, sending it to the House, concerning e-bike and e-scooter safety. Giannoulias expresses concern around the severity of injuries related to crashes involving e-bikes and e-scooters. “They’re here to stay,” said Giannoulias, “but the technology has evolved way faster than our laws.” He details the specific regulations in the bill that, if passed in the State House, would go into effect statewide.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871096 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:38:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the legislation that the Illinois Senate passed 54-0, sending it to the House, concerning e-bike and e-scooter safety. Giannoulias expresses concern around the severity of injuries related to crashes involving e-bikes and e-scooters. “They’re here to stay,” said Giannoulias, “but the technology has evolved […]wgnradio.comAlexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the legislation that the Illinois Senate passed 54-0, sending it to the House, concerning e-bike and e-scooter safety. Giannoulias expresses concern around the severity of injuries related to crashes involving e-bikes and e-scooters. “They’re here to stay,” said Giannoulias, “but the technology has evolved […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Breaking down the Blackhawks’ season Breaking down the Blackhawks’ season Charlie Roumeliotis, Blackhawks pre and post-game host on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to break down what Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson had to say following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871083 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:24:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Charlie Roumeliotis, Blackhawks pre and post-game host on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to break down what Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson had to say following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season.wgnradio.comCharlie Roumeliotis, Blackhawks pre and post-game host on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to break down what Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson had to say following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/16/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/16/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including official announcements at a movie theater owners convention of upcoming sequels “Spaceballs: The New One” and a third film in the “Top Gun” series.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2870990 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:25:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including official announcements at a movie theater owners convention of upcoming sequels “Spaceballs: The New One” and a third film in the “Top Gun” series.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including official announcements at a movie theater owners convention of upcoming sequels “Spaceballs: The New One” and a third film in the “Top Gun” series.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lou’s To Do List: Rodents, portable A/Cs, and more Lou’s To Do List: Rodents, portable A/Cs, and more Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2870880 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:09:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.wgnradio.comLou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation The impact Live Nation and Ticketmaster have had on smaller producers The impact Live Nation and Ticketmaster have had on smaller producers Jerry Mickelson, President of Jam Productions, joins Lisa Dent talk about being an independent production company. A jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized concert ticketing. Mickelson describes how Live Nation squeezed others production companies out of the competition. He shares how many independent production companies went out of business by getting out bid by Live Nation, while simultaneously increasing the price of a single ticket.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2870728 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:40:28 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Jerry Mickelson, President of Jam Productions, joins Lisa Dent talk about being an independent production company. A jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized concert ticketing. Mickelson describes how Live Nation squeezed others production companies out of the competition. He shares how many independent production companies went out of business by getting out […]wgnradio.comJerry Mickelson, President of Jam Productions, joins Lisa Dent talk about being an independent production company. A jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized concert ticketing. Mickelson describes how Live Nation squeezed others production companies out of the competition. He shares how many independent production companies went out of business by getting out […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation What you should know about the Xanax recall What you should know about the Xanax recall Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recall of Xanax, the popular anxiety medication.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2870581 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:37:38 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recall of Xanax, the popular anxiety medication.wgnradio.comDr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recall of Xanax, the popular anxiety medication.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Deborah Witzburg: Exit interview Deborah Witzburg: Exit interview Deborah Witzburg, Chicago Inspector General, joins Lisa Dent for her exit interview. Witzburg leaves the inspector general position next week. “I will be ready for this adventure to be over,” she explains, “but it’s been a tremendous privilege to this job.” The office of the inspector general is an independent, non-partisan watchdog agency in city government that works to maintain the integrity of the operations of city government. Witzburg reviews some of the final investigations conducted by her office in the first quarter of this year. Although Witzburg is leaving the role of inspector general, she quotes Rahm Emanuel, “I’m not done with public service, and I hope public service isn’t done with me.”

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2869819 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:16:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Deborah Witzburg, Chicago Inspector General, joins Lisa Dent for her exit interview. Witzburg leaves the inspector general position next week. “I will be ready for this adventure to be over,” she explains, “but it’s been a tremendous privilege to this job.” The office of the inspector general is an independent, non-partisan watchdog agency in city […]wgnradio.comDeborah Witzburg, Chicago Inspector General, joins Lisa Dent for her exit interview. Witzburg leaves the inspector general position next week. “I will be ready for this adventure to be over,” she explains, “but it’s been a tremendous privilege to this job.” The office of the inspector general is an independent, non-partisan watchdog agency in city […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, MI (May 1st – 10th) Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, MI (May 1st – 10th) Chad Mesbergen, Director of Events & Operations of Tulip Time, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the annual Tulip Time Festival (from May 1st to May 10th, 2026). Hosted in Holland, Michigan, millions of tulips in full bloom offer beautiful scenery alongside live music, family-friendly experiences, and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2869751 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:11:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Chad Mesbergen, Director of Events & Operations of Tulip Time, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the annual Tulip Time Festival (from May 1st to May 10th, 2026). Hosted in Holland, Michigan, millions of tulips in full bloom offer beautiful scenery alongside live music, family-friendly experiences, and more. Learn more at TulipTime.com!wgnradio.comChad Mesbergen, Director of Events & Operations of Tulip Time, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the annual Tulip Time Festival (from May 1st to May 10th, 2026). Hosted in Holland, Michigan, millions of tulips in full bloom offer beautiful scenery alongside live music, family-friendly experiences, and more. Learn more at TulipTime.com!WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/15/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/15/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2869886 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:08:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Waymo in Chicago: Do the pros outweigh the cons? Waymo in Chicago: Do the pros outweigh the cons? Dr. Missy Cummings, the director of George Mason University’s Autonomy and Robotics Center, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Waymo’s driverless taxis operating in Chicago. Dr. Cummings shares that Chicago offers unique challenges to Waymo’s technology. Potholes, one-way streets, and other traffic features that appear in Chicago are hurdles to the company’s self driving software.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2869551 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:27:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Missy Cummings, the director of George Mason University’s Autonomy and Robotics Center, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Waymo’s driverless taxis operating in Chicago. Dr. Cummings shares that Chicago offers unique challenges to Waymo’s technology. Potholes, one-way streets, and other traffic features that appear in Chicago are hurdles to the company’s self driving software.wgnradio.comDr. Missy Cummings, the director of George Mason University’s Autonomy and Robotics Center, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Waymo’s driverless taxis operating in Chicago. Dr. Cummings shares that Chicago offers unique challenges to Waymo’s technology. Potholes, one-way streets, and other traffic features that appear in Chicago are hurdles to the company’s self driving software.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Chicago leaders talk to Meta to combat ‘teen trends’ Chicago leaders talk to Meta to combat ‘teen trends’ Ald. William Hall, 6th Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago leaders working with Meta to try and combat teen trends. Ald. Hall and other Chicago leaders are attempting to work with Meta directly to stop these gatherings before they happen. While there is no current cooperation, Ald. Hall says there will be meetings with Meta.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2868765 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:12:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ald. William Hall, 6th Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago leaders working with Meta to try and combat teen trends. Ald. Hall and other Chicago leaders are attempting to work with Meta directly to stop these gatherings before they happen. While there is no current cooperation, Ald. Hall says there will be meetings with […]wgnradio.comAld. William Hall, 6th Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago leaders working with Meta to try and combat teen trends. Ald. Hall and other Chicago leaders are attempting to work with Meta directly to stop these gatherings before they happen. While there is no current cooperation, Ald. Hall says there will be meetings with […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Terry Savage: Be careful investing in private equity Terry Savage: Be careful investing in private equity Terry Savage, Nationally Syndicated Money Columnist, joins Lisa Dent to share her warning about putting money into private equity. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2868793 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:09:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Terry Savage, Nationally Syndicated Money Columnist, joins Lisa Dent to share her warning about putting money into private equity. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.wgnradio.comTerry Savage, Nationally Syndicated Money Columnist, joins Lisa Dent to share her warning about putting money into private equity. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/14/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/14/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2868910 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:08:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Howard Tullman: Selfie, an AI social media platform Howard Tullman: Selfie, an AI social media platform HOWARD TULLMAN – American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Selfie, a new AI social media platform.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2868680 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:36:05 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)HOWARD TULLMAN – American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Selfie, a new AI social media platform.wgnradio.comHOWARD TULLMAN – American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Selfie, a new AI social media platform.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Laugh Your Face Off: Raising money through comedy Laugh Your Face Off: Raising money through comedy Pat Tomasulo, WGN Morning News Sports Anchor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his Laugh Your Face Off comedy fundraiser. The fundraiser is to benefit The Facial Pain Research Foundation. Tomasulo’s wife, Amy, was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia in 2001. Tomasulo has hosted this fundraiser since 2015.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2868468 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:36:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Pat Tomasulo, WGN Morning News Sports Anchor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his Laugh Your Face Off comedy fundraiser. The fundraiser is to benefit The Facial Pain Research Foundation. Tomasulo’s wife, Amy, was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia in 2001. Tomasulo has hosted this fundraiser since 2015.wgnradio.comPat Tomasulo, WGN Morning News Sports Anchor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his Laugh Your Face Off comedy fundraiser. The fundraiser is to benefit The Facial Pain Research Foundation. Tomasulo’s wife, Amy, was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia in 2001. Tomasulo has hosted this fundraiser since 2015.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation CTU President talks May 1st, day off for students CTU President talks May 1st, day off for students Stacy Davis Gates, President of the Chicago Teachers Union, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the CTU’s push to allow students and teachers stay home on May 1st. This is in effort to join schools across the country in the MAYDAY protest. The day off was granted in the latest contract signed by the CTU. “What we’ve trying to do,” Davis Gates explained, “Is make it a Civic Day of action.” She expects the protest to be bigger than they’ve seen in previous years and expects families to not spend any money.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2867959 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:59:27 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Stacy Davis Gates, President of the Chicago Teachers Union, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the CTU’s push to allow students and teachers stay home on May 1st. This is in effort to join schools across the country in the MAYDAY protest. The day off was granted in the latest contract signed by the CTU. […]wgnradio.comStacy Davis Gates, President of the Chicago Teachers Union, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the CTU’s push to allow students and teachers stay home on May 1st. This is in effort to join schools across the country in the MAYDAY protest. The day off was granted in the latest contract signed by the CTU. […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/13/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/13/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Coca-Cola releasing cans with ‘local symbols’ for all 50 states (including Illinois) plus DC and Puerto Rico.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2867750 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Nathan Proctor, Senior Director of Campaign for the Right to Repair at the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to talk about which tech companies are highly rated for repairability.wgnradio.comNathan Proctor, Senior Director of Campaign for the Right to Repair at the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to talk about which tech companies are highly rated for repairability.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation The POWER Act: Holding data centers accountable The POWER Act: Holding data centers accountable Rep. Robyn Gabel, Co-Sponsor of the POWER Act, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the POWER Act, legislation to hold data centers accountable for their water and energy usage.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2867658 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:35:04 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Rep. Robyn Gabel, Co-Sponsor of the POWER Act, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the POWER Act, legislation to hold data centers accountable for their water and energy usage.wgnradio.comRep. Robyn Gabel, Co-Sponsor of the POWER Act, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the POWER Act, legislation to hold data centers accountable for their water and energy usage.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/10/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/10/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the third season premiere of “Euphoria” on HBO Max.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2867574 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Rich Ross (bass, backing vocal) and Marty Lloyd (lead vocals, guitar) of Freddy Jones Band joins Lisa Dent to discuss one of their songs being played for the Artemis II crew during their trip around the moon, and how they felt having their song played in space.wgnradio.comRich Ross (bass, backing vocal) and Marty Lloyd (lead vocals, guitar) of Freddy Jones Band joins Lisa Dent to discuss one of their songs being played for the Artemis II crew during their trip around the moon, and how they felt having their song played in space.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, They Will Kill You Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, They Will Kill You Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, and They Will Kill You.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2864755 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:30:03 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, and They Will Kill You.wgnradio.comRon Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, and They Will Kill You.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lou’s To Do List: Steam cleaners, vinyl siding, and more Lou’s To Do List: Steam cleaners, vinyl siding, and more Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2864769 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:02:03 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.wgnradio.comLou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/9/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/9/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including gnome collectibles on sale at the Masters golf tournament and the popular migrating bird known as the American woodcock.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2864822 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:03:56 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including gnome collectibles on sale at the Masters golf tournament and the popular migrating bird known as the American woodcock.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including gnome collectibles on sale at the Masters golf tournament and the popular migrating bird known as the American woodcock.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Artemis II prepares to return to Earth Artemis II prepares to return to Earth Xavier Walton, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the process the astronauts of Artemis II will take in their return to Earth following their trip around the moon. Walton details the danger of reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere and the steps they will need to take to reach Earth safely.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2864623 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:09:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Xavier Walton, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the process the astronauts of Artemis II will take in their return to Earth following their trip around the moon. Walton details the danger of reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere and the steps they will need to take to reach Earth safely.wgnradio.comXavier Walton, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the process the astronauts of Artemis II will take in their return to Earth following their trip around the moon. Walton details the danger of reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere and the steps they will need to take to reach Earth safely.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Bridgeport family sells family home after 116 years Bridgeport family sells family home after 116 years Patti Sorich Parker joins Lisa Dent to talk about Parker’s family home being sold after being in the family in 116 years. She shares how her family came to the United States, how the house came into the family, and how important it was to her family.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2864705 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:52:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Patti Sorich Parker joins Lisa Dent to talk about Parker’s family home being sold after being in the family in 116 years. She shares how her family came to the United States, how the house came into the family, and how important it was to her family.wgnradio.comPatti Sorich Parker joins Lisa Dent to talk about Parker’s family home being sold after being in the family in 116 years. She shares how her family came to the United States, how the house came into the family, and how important it was to her family.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Illinois lawmakers consider human composting Illinois lawmakers consider human composting Monica Eng, reporter with Axios Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Illinois lawmakers discussing human composting. Human composting is a process of turning human remains into soil. The body is placed in a specially designed vessel and surrounded with natural materials. The process yields about a cubic yard of soil, including composted plant matter.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2864611 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:35:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Monica Eng, reporter with Axios Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Illinois lawmakers discussing human composting. Human composting is a process of turning human remains into soil. The body is placed in a specially designed vessel and surrounded with natural materials. The process yields about a cubic yard of soil, including composted plant matter.wgnradio.comMonica Eng, reporter with Axios Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Illinois lawmakers discussing human composting. Human composting is a process of turning human remains into soil. The body is placed in a specially designed vessel and surrounded with natural materials. The process yields about a cubic yard of soil, including composted plant matter.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Clint Hull: St. Charles raises utility rates Clint Hull: St. Charles raises utility rates Clint Hull, Mayor of St. Charles, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the city of St. Charles raising utility rates by nearly 50 percent. Mayor Hull shares that the rate increase is to fund the lead water line replacement project that affects the entire municipality.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2864508 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:18:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Clint Hull, Mayor of St. Charles, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the city of St. Charles raising utility rates by nearly 50 percent. Mayor Hull shares that the rate increase is to fund the lead water line replacement project that affects the entire municipality.wgnradio.comClint Hull, Mayor of St. Charles, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the city of St. Charles raising utility rates by nearly 50 percent. Mayor Hull shares that the rate increase is to fund the lead water line replacement project that affects the entire municipality.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Testing shows Steve McMichael had CTE Testing shows Steve McMichael had CTE Dr. Kyle Marden, Sports Neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Steve McMichael’s CTE diagnosis following his death last year after a long battle with ALS.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2864504 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:09:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Kyle Marden, Sports Neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Steve McMichael’s CTE diagnosis following his death last year after a long battle with ALS.wgnradio.comDr. Kyle Marden, Sports Neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Steve McMichael’s CTE diagnosis following his death last year after a long battle with ALS.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Pat Brady: Trump’s ceasefire with Iran Pat Brady: Trump’s ceasefire with Iran Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, Former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the two-week ceasefire that President Trump agreed to on Tuesday.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2863870 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, Former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the two-week ceasefire that President Trump agreed to on Tuesday.wgnradio.comPat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, Former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the two-week ceasefire that President Trump agreed to on Tuesday.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation An inside look into The Rollye James Show with Rollye James herself An inside look into The Rollye James Show with Rollye James herself Rollye James, WGN Radio late night host Mondays through Thursdays 10pm-1am CT, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what makes her show so unique and how her listeners keep her on her toes. Listen in while Rollye talks about the birth of ‘Bumper Stumpers,’ her career as a whole, the most memorable interaction she had with a listener, the honest truth behind why she continues to entertain her loyal listeners, and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2864453 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:59:03 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Rollye James, WGN Radio late night host Mondays through Thursdays 10pm-1am CT, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what makes her show so unique and how her listeners keep her on her toes. Listen in while Rollye talks about the birth of ‘Bumper Stumpers,’ her career as a whole, the most memorable interaction she had […]wgnradio.comRollye James, WGN Radio late night host Mondays through Thursdays 10pm-1am CT, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what makes her show so unique and how her listeners keep her on her toes. Listen in while Rollye talks about the birth of ‘Bumper Stumpers,’ her career as a whole, the most memorable interaction she had […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/8/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/8/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the 2-foot-long hot dog on sale for $45 at Colorado Rockies games.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2863648 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:58:32 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the 2-foot-long hot dog on sale for $45 at Colorado Rockies games.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the 2-foot-long hot dog on sale for $45 at Colorado Rockies games.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Should the Italian Beef be the state sandwich? Should the Italian Beef be the state sandwich? State Rep. Rick Ryan joins Lisa Dent to discuss House Bill 4669. The bill would make the Italian Beef Sandwich the state sandwich, dethroning the Horseshoe.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2863884 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:57:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)State Rep. Rick Ryan joins Lisa Dent to discuss House Bill 4669. The bill would make the Italian Beef Sandwich the state sandwich, dethroning the Horseshoe.wgnradio.comState Rep. Rick Ryan joins Lisa Dent to discuss House Bill 4669. The bill would make the Italian Beef Sandwich the state sandwich, dethroning the Horseshoe.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Lake Geneva’s Women’s Weekend Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Lake Geneva’s Women’s Weekend Kathy Papcke, Chair of the Women’s Weekend Committee for the Geneva Lake Women’s Association (GLWA) & Anne Guye-Kordus, Long-Time GLWA Member, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Women’s Weekend coming up this month, April 24th to 26th. The Geneva Lake Women’s Association is sponsoring this fundraising event. All proceeds from Women’s Weekend go to GLWA’s Philanthropic Fund, supporting charities across Walworth County.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2863646 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:42:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Kathy Papcke, Chair of the Women’s Weekend Committee for the Geneva Lake Women’s Association (GLWA) & Anne Guye-Kordus, Long-Time GLWA Member, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Women’s Weekend coming up this month, April 24th to 26th. The Geneva Lake Women’s Association is sponsoring this fundraising event. All proceeds from Women’s Weekend go to […]wgnradio.comKathy Papcke, Chair of the Women’s Weekend Committee for the Geneva Lake Women’s Association (GLWA) & Anne Guye-Kordus, Long-Time GLWA Member, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Women’s Weekend coming up this month, April 24th to 26th. The Geneva Lake Women’s Association is sponsoring this fundraising event. All proceeds from Women’s Weekend go to […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Illinois birds caught in fishing gear Illinois birds caught in fishing gear Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about birds getting caught up in fishing line. Fishing season is in its spring peak. Prince shares how birds are being affected by the pollution of improperly disposed fishing gear.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2863435 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about birds getting caught up in fishing line. Fishing season is in its spring peak. Prince shares how birds are being affected by the pollution of improperly disposed fishing gear.wgnradio.comAnnette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about birds getting caught up in fishing line. Fishing season is in its spring peak. Prince shares how birds are being affected by the pollution of improperly disposed fishing gear.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Terry Savage: How much money is needed to retire? Terry Savage: How much money is needed to retire? Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss how much money someone needs to comfortably retire. And as always, she answers questions from listeners.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2862573 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:55:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss how much money someone needs to comfortably retire. And as always, she answers questions from listeners.wgnradio.comNationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss how much money someone needs to comfortably retire. And as always, she answers questions from listeners.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 4/7/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/7/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the menu for Rory McIlroy’s Masters Club Champions Dinner.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2862767 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:57:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the menu for Rory McIlroy’s Masters Club Champions Dinner.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the menu for Rory McIlroy’s Masters Club Champions Dinner.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Howard Tullman: Post employment years Howard Tullman: Post employment years Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2862434 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:47:15 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.wgnradio.comHoward Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Artemis II: What are they looking for? Artemis II: What are they looking for? Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Artemis II observing the far side of the moon. The crew will lose contact with Earth for about forty-five minutes. Nichols shares some background information on the people in the crew as they travel somewhere that few humans have gone before and a distance none have gone before.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861655 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:45:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Artemis II observing the far side of the moon. The crew will lose contact with Earth for about forty-five minutes. Nichols shares some background information on the people in the crew as they travel somewhere that few humans have gone before and a […]wgnradio.comMichelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Artemis II observing the far side of the moon. The crew will lose contact with Earth for about forty-five minutes. Nichols shares some background information on the people in the crew as they travel somewhere that few humans have gone before and a […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Kelley Kitley: ‘My Self’ 2nd edition, battling addiction Kelley Kitley: ‘My Self’ 2nd edition, battling addiction Kelley Kitley, licensed clinical social worker and author of Myself: An Autobiography of Survival, Recovery and Empowerment, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the second edition of her autobiography. Kitley shares how her life has changed since the book originally came out.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861457 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:37:03 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Kelley Kitley, licensed clinical social worker and author of Myself: An Autobiography of Survival, Recovery and Empowerment, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the second edition of her autobiography. Kitley shares how her life has changed since the book originally came out.wgnradio.comKelley Kitley, licensed clinical social worker and author of Myself: An Autobiography of Survival, Recovery and Empowerment, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the second edition of her autobiography. Kitley shares how her life has changed since the book originally came out.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Dr. Elliott: Insulin, liver supplements, and more Dr. Elliott: Insulin, liver supplements, and more Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss some of the latest health headlines. He shares why certain drugs have seen dramatic price increases and shares ways that the prices can be brought down. He also discusses the effectiveness of other drugs and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861413 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:27:28 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss some of the latest health headlines. He shares why certain drugs have seen dramatic price increases and shares ways that the prices can be brought down. He also discusses the effectiveness of […]wgnradio.comDr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss some of the latest health headlines. He shares why certain drugs have seen dramatic price increases and shares ways that the prices can be brought down. He also discusses the effectiveness of […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation