Tony Fiasche of Volo Quality Meats joins Lisa Dent to highlight Volo’s new deli and restaurant. Fiasche shares the story behind them opening up and their commitment to honor the town.

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

Stacy L. Iwanicki, Natural Resources (Education) Coordinator, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Volo Bog State Natural Area.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to discuss the mayor’s trip to Springfield to assess the city’s budget. Then, Mayor Johnson makes it clear that he is committed to securing an agreement with the Bears to stay in Chicago, and responds to questions about ICE.

Kristina Hamilton, Director of Advocacy for the American Lung Association in Illinois, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago’s air pollution. A 2025 report shows that Chicago has some of the worst air quality in the country. Hamilton shares possible measures that could help improve the air quality in Chicago.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about all things home repair.

Kat Abughazaleh, influencer running for 9th District Representative, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Jan Schakowsky possibly announcing her retirement. Abughazaleh announced her bid for Congress last month on social media. She reviews her fundraising numbers to this point, and encourages others to run against her.

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Department of Education announcing that they will begin collecting payments on defaulted loans. Rae Kaplan details how to know if your loans have defaulted, and answers questions relating to student loans.

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

Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a clinical psychologist based in Oregon, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the signs of undiagnosed autism in adults. Dr. Neff details some of the biggest signs that someone might have undiagnosed autism, and how someone with autism might behave.