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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.

Duration:00:09:23

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.

Duration:00:13:07

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.

Duration:00:06:12

Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’

Stacey Doranski joins Lisa Dent to share the story of her near death experience on Christmas Eve. 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.

Duration:00:08:15

Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Duration:00:07:28

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 […]

Duration:00:09:17

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 […]

Duration:00:09:23

Newsroom Sound Check: 4/27/26

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Duration:00:07:55

Local event addresses both mental health and the loneliness epidemic

Tracy Levine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker 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, […]

Duration:00:09:14

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.

Duration:00:05:49

Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Normal, The AI Doc

4/24/2026

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.

Duration:00:09:11

Mining ban lifted on Boundary Waters region

4/24/2026

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.

Duration:00:05:48

Newsroom Sound Check: 4/23/26

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Duration:00:04:27

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.

Duration:00:06:57

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 nation wide. Shepherd reports that despite Illinois having the most tornado instances, FEMA assistance has not come.

Duration:00:08:26

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.

Duration:00:07:16

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