Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a rousing commencement speech by Harrison Ford that has gone viral and a star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show planned for this summer’s World Cup final.

Damiya Myers, student author, and Robin Koelsch of Communities In Schools of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the annual Do the Write Thing Contest. Myers’ entry won the contest. She will visit Washington D.C. where her winning entry will entered into the Library of Congress.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Burt Odelson, Attorney for the City of Markham, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Markham Park District executive being sued by the City of Markham. Quintina Brown authorized a helicopter to land in a residential area to take pictures with her daughter and bring her to prom. Odelson called the incident a “terrible abuse of power” and added, “Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you haven’t seen it all.”

David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh. He shares how the new chair may affect the markets, interest rates, and mortgages.

Christy Martin, former boxer, anti-domestic violence advocate, 2026 Domestic Violence Survivor of The Year Award Recipient, and new WINGS National Spokesperson, joins Lisa Dent to talk about her story of being a domestic abuse survivor and now advocate. She highlights her upcoming match against Ray Mancini later this month.

Producers Collin McCarthy and Drew Harris turn on their mics and answer questions relating to their generation, Generation Z. This week they answer questions about getting lunch, going to college, and more.

Jacqueline Sanderson, assistant entomologist at Northwest Mosquito Abatement District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the upcoming mosquito season. Predicted to be one of the worst in recent memory, Sanderson breaks down just how bad it could get.

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Illinois budget and bills that are set to be voted on.

Brandy Miller, Executive Director of Pure Ludington, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Ludington. Ludington is a classic example of a Lake Michigan beach town today, but its rich history can still be seen. You can see all that Ludington has to offer on their website.