Lisa Dent

A.D. Quig, Politics and Government Reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Lisa Dent to discuss where the blame lies for Chicago’s property tax increases. Quig reports the process that the city goes through when determining the property tax bills and why certain neighborhoods were given higher tax increases than others.

Tamara Thomsen, Maritime Archaeologist for the State Historic Preservation Office at the Wisconsin Historical Society, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the ancient canoes found in Lake Mendota in Wisconsin. Thomsen shares that the people who left them behind were likely a common ancestor of the Ho Chunk tribe. She explains that the canoes were likely an ancient equivalent of today’s e-bikes. Thomsen shares how the canoes were made and where the ancient lake shore was.

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

Dr. Sterling Elliott, Clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss all things pharmaceuticals. Dr. Elliott answers questions about the latest medication news and, and as always, answers questions from listeners.

Tim Joyce, Meteorologist and WGN Weekend Morning News weather anchor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the snow storm that hit Illinois. Joyce shares which area got hit the worst and gives the forecast for the rest of the week.

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This month, he’s in Brighton Park, and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 13 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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

19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea joins Lisa Dent to share that this year’s Beverly Turkey Trot is this Saturday, November 29th. He invites families to burn off the calories from their Thanksgiving dinners. To sign up, you can register in person before the run. If you’re not a runner, there is also a 5k walk.

Niro Feliciano, Psychotherapist and author of All is Calmish: How to feel less frantic and more festive during the holidays, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how to navigate Thanksgiving dinner with your family. She shares ways to avoid politics, keep a positive attitude, and knowing when to walk away.