Lisa Dent

Lisa Dent

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Lisa Dent episodes

  • Innovation Dupage continues to help small businesses grow

    President and founder of Innovation DuPage Joe Cassidy, MBA EdD, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about what Innovation DuPage is and how they help small businesses thrive. Cassidy shares their efforts in helping companies that are focused on clean energy.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7936616/Dr_Joe_Cassidy_01_26_2026_2026-01-26-211616.64kmono.mp3
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    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Sound Check: 3/2/26
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    Jahmal Cole checks in from West Ridge
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    Alex Zalben: What you should be watching
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/27/26
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    Tanner the Planter talks house plants
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  • Newsroom Sound Check: 1/26/26

    Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7936919/Newsroom_Sound_Check_01_26_2026_2026-01-26-234319.64kmono.mp3
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    Newsroom Sound Check
    Newsroom Sound Check: 3/2/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/27/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/26/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/25/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/24/26
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Sound Check: 3/2/26
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    Jahmal Cole checks in from West Ridge
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    Alex Zalben: What you should be watching
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/27/26
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    Tanner the Planter talks house plants
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  • Peter Greenberg: Ditch the drinks and get to your gate!

    Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how safe water and coffee actually are on board and the necessity for buffer time between connecting flights.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7932665/Peter_Greenberg_01_23_2026_2026-01-23-230005.64kmono.mp3
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    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Sound Check: 3/2/26
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    Jahmal Cole checks in from West Ridge
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    Alex Zalben: What you should be watching
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/27/26
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    Tanner the Planter talks house plants
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  • Newsroom Sound Check: 1/23/26

    Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7932581/Newsroom_Sound_Check_01_23_2026_2026-01-23-231221.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Newsroom Sound Check
    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/27/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/26/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/25/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/24/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/23/26
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Alex Zalben: What you should be watching
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/27/26
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    Tanner the Planter talks house plants
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    Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Man on the Run, Epic, more
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    Ancient canoes found in Madison, Wisconsin
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  • Dan Hampton reflects on the 40th anniversary of the ’85 Bears Super Bowl win

    Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to reflect the ’85 Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX win on January 26, 1986 hitting its 40th anniversary. Then, Dan shares his Super Bowl LX prediction.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7932515/Dan_Hampton_01_23_2026_2026-01-23-223615.64kmono.mp3
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    Chicago Bears
    How confident are you in Ryan Poles this offseason?
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    Can Mayor Johnson persuade the Bears to stay in Chicago?
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    Is Springfield any closer to a proposal for the Bears?
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    Should the Bears trade Tyson Bagent?
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    Bears’ potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Alex Zalben: What you should be watching
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/27/26
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    Tanner the Planter talks house plants
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    Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Man on the Run, Epic, more
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    Ancient canoes found in Madison, Wisconsin
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  • Alexander Zalben: Must-see documentaries of 2026 thus far

    Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. Listen in while Wendy and Alexander break down two must-see documenataries: ‘I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not’ and ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Then, Alexander talks about shows to be on the lookout for such as the ‘Scrubs’ reboot, the new season of ‘Shrinking,’ the new Marvel show ‘Wonder Man’ and more!

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7932464/Alex_Zalben_01_23_2026_2026-01-23-220804.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/27/26
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    Tanner the Planter talks house plants
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    Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Man on the Run, Epic, more
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    Ancient canoes found in Madison, Wisconsin
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    Waymo coming to Chicago
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  • Foodie Friday: The Banchet Awards

    Executive Director of The Banchet Awards Michael Muser joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, this Foodie Friday to talk about all the culinary excellence that Chicago offers year in and year out. Listen in while and who Jean Banchet is to the culinary world.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7932259/Michael_Muser_01_23_2026_2026-01-23-212159.64kmono.mp3

    The Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence will take place on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Venue SIX10.

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    Lisa Dent
    Ancient canoes found in Madison, Wisconsin
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    Waymo coming to Chicago
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/26/26
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    Your Hometown: Gaelic Park
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    Lou’s To Do List: Dryers, circuit breakers, and more
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  • Bill Snyder: Cold front is coldest in 7 years

    WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the dangerously cold temperatures coming this weekend. Snyder shares that Friday will feature the coldest temperatures in seven years.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7930341/Bill_Snyder_01_22_2026_2026-01-22-223941.64kmono.mp3
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    Weather
    ‘Blizzard rage’: NYC man buries neighbor’s car
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    Bill Snyder: Where we stand at end of meteorological winter
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    Power outages, piles of snow vexing parts of Northeast in snowstorm aftermath
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    Northeast US digs out from brutal snowstorm that disrupted flights and canceled school
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    The Latest: Northeast US digs out from brutal snowfall as second storm may near
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Ancient canoes found in Madison, Wisconsin
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    Waymo coming to Chicago
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/26/26
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    Your Hometown: Gaelic Park
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    Lou’s To Do List: Dryers, circuit breakers, and more
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  • Ron Brown’s Reviews: Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards

    Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, usually joins the show to share his weekly movie review. However, this week, as Jon Hansen fills in for Lisa Dent, Ron joins the show to break down the 2026 Oscar nominations list and to also share some of his predicitons for the 98th Academy Awards.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7930185/Ron_Brown_01_22_2026_2026-01-22-222725.64kmono.mp3
    ‘Sinners’ sets Oscars record with 16 nominations
    Brownie Points
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/26/26
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    Your Hometown: Gaelic Park
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    Lou’s To Do List: Dryers, circuit breakers, and more
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    Your Hometown: Blarney Stone Pub
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    Your Hometown: Oak Forest High School
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  • Lou’s To Do List: Humidity is your friend this weekend

    Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7930161/Lou_Manfredini_01_22_2026_2026-01-22-214001.64kmono.mp3
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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
    Lou’s To Do List: Dryers, circuit breakers, and more
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    Mr. Fix It: How to choose the right kitchen countertops
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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 02.21.26
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    New To Lou Too: Hammer Fist
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    Lou’s To Do List: Concrete, washing machines, more
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Sound Check: 2/26/26
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    Your Hometown: Gaelic Park
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    Lou’s To Do List: Dryers, circuit breakers, and more
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    Your Hometown: Blarney Stone Pub
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    Your Hometown: Oak Forest High School
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