Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the Rob and Michele Reiner murder and the charges against their son, Nick. Damon discusses the possibility of the death penalty being utilized, the impact of Reiner’s mental health on the case, and more.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Karen Conti to discuss the unclaimed funds process and how you can find out if you have any. Michael also explains Operation Purple Heart and financial programs that benefit retirees.

Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti to discuss the annual legal checklist that can help get your legal and financial affairs in order. Kathryn also talks about the new right-to-die law in Illinois and a new law that will raise the age for mandatory driving tests.

Annual Legal Checkup Checklist

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Karen Conti to discuss current legal news. Michael talks about the Luigi Mangione hearings, a new appeal by Derek Chauvin who was convicted of killing George Floyd, and military strikes on Venezuelan boats.

Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn joins Karen Conti to discuss his upcoming Lane Bryant murder documentary scheduled to release February 13th. Charlie talks about potential persons of interest, why this case has stayed unsolved, and whether justice will be served.

Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau, joins Karen Conti to talk about scams people need to look out for this holiday season. Steve highlights consumer issues, travel scams, porch pirating, and more.

Aviation and catastrophic injury lawyer Bob Clifford joins Karen Conti to talk about trending news in aviation law. Bob looks back at the American Airlines mid-air collision with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C. last January and discusses how it could have been avoided. Bob explains the upcoming lawsuit against the U.S. Army, the FAA, and the airlines that will take place in the middle of September for the D.C. crash. Bob also gives an update on the tragic Ethiopia plane crash from 2019.

Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn joins Karen Conti to talk about a new documentary he is filming on the 2008 Lane Bryant murders, one of Chicago’s coldest cases. Charlie details the case, talks potential motive for the crime, and comments on why this case is still unsolved. The scheduled release of Charlie’s documentary is February 2, 2026.

True crime writer and producer Tracy Ullman joins Karen Conti to discuss the newly released HBO documentary ‘The Serial Killer’s Apprentice’, which is based on a book by the same name that was co-authored by Tracy. Tracy talks about serial killer Dean Corll and accomplice Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., who assisted in the murders of at least 27 young men and boys in Texas in the 1970s.

Author Andrea Pitzer joins Karen Conti to discuss whether Alligator Alcatraz is a concentration camp and why countries continue to have these holding facilities. Andrea details the conditions at Alligator Alcatraz and explains what we can do to fight for what is right. You can learn more about the history of concentration camps in Andrea’s book, ‘One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps’.