Lisa Dent

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

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

Isabelle Jimenez, marketing manager with the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight the first ever Clark Street Live street festival happening in Wrigleyville from September 26th to the 27th.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the process of weaning off and eventually quitting opioids, and the relation between GLP-1’s and remedying addiction.

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to preview the Bears’ first home game of the 2026 season against the Minnesota Vikings.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including YouTube influencers, tomato sandwiches, and why does gluten free pizza have to be so expensive?

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Peter Greenberg Worldwide on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about how rising diesel prices are affecting not only the airline industry, but how they are affecting you, as a traveler. Peter also shares his idea for preventing intoxicated airline passengers for […]

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to talk all things pets. Together, they address potty training Collin’s dog, Levi, and fear of fireworks and thunderstorms. Afterwards, Dr. Varble takes your pet questions.

Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to explain why higher energy prices, soaring diesel costs and rising mortgage rates are squeezing household budgets. They discuss how families may be spending roughly $900 more on energy, why those diesel costs ripple into […]

Andres Reyes, owner and president of Birrieria Ocotlan, joins Wendy Snyder for Foodie Friday to celebrate the Chicago institution’s 53rd year and its recent national recognition from The New York Times as one of the country’s best Mexican restaurants. Reyes talks about the importance of family, and gives Wendy just a hint of a secret […]

Maura Daly, Chief External Affairs Officer of A Better Chicago, and Phil Mikhaylov, CEO and co-founder of Unicorn Auctions, join Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Lisa Dent, to discuss an extraordinary charity auction benefiting Chicago’s youth. The winning bidder will enjoy a private Chicago Blackhawks locker-room dinner with team legends, acclaimed chefs Paul Kahan and […]

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to talk about running for reelection. The Mayor talks about how his family feels about him running for reelection, his relationship with the City Council, and what he would do differently in a second term. Mayor Johnson also talks about the mental health clinics he’s opened and his efforts […]

Thalia DeWolf, Associate Director of Education at The Academy of Aid in Dying Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about medical aid in dying. Who qualifies in Illinois? What is the process like? Thalia answers these questions and more. If you have questions, visit www.aadm.org.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the women’s performances in Dancing with the Stars, girls’ flag football, and more!

Al Pitrelli, guitar legend, music director, and original member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, talks to Lisa Dent about the upcoming TSO performance at Allstate Arena on December 23rd. Get tickets here: ticketmaster.com/transsiberian-orchestra.

Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on home windows, cement decks, and security systems. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins Lisa Dent to discuss voting by mail and answe listeners’ questions. Plus, Gordon shares what Cook County voters should be doing right now to be ready for elections.

Erik Singer is an accent expert and professional dialect coach and he joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago accent. Erik shares how an accent is identity and talks about the difference between a dialect and an accent. You can follow Erik’s work by visiting: www.eriksinger.com

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week, he reviews Practical Magic 2. Plus, what will he score The Uprising and Primetime?

Alderman of the 2nd Ward Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to discuss the new deal to sell Chicago parking meters to an investment firm. Plus, the duo talks about the incentive to get the deal done and the language used in the contract.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the latest season of Dancing with the Stars, Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers reuniting, and strange laws.

Stephanie Gretsch, an epidemiologist with the Chicago Department of Public Health, joins Lisa Dent to discuss recent measles exposures. Stephanie explains how incubation works from the time of exposure, what symptoms someone can have, and how many cases have been confirmed in the country. For more information about the Chicago Department of Public Health, visit […]

Jeanne Heid Grubman, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Chicago Methodist Senior Services, joins Lisa Dent to discuss dementia-friendly neighborhoods. Jeanne shares that education about dementia is important and that Illinois has the most dementia-friendly neighborhoods. For more information on how you can get involved in creating a community, visit www.cmsschicago.org.

Brian J. Rogal, Investigative Reporter at The Chicago Tribune, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how Google has provided a glimpse of the new Thompson Center. What is Google bringing to the table in downtown Chicago?

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs and former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the mayoral race.