Lisa Dent

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including actress Selma Blair’s alleged unruly flight incident, the upcoming film Miami Vice 85 starring Michael B Jordan and Austin Butler and the ditching of the classic pastel aesthetic, and Joe Buck’s turn as a guest judge on Dancing With Stars.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is encouraging suburban Cook County residents to prepare for the November 3 General Election as part of National Voter Education Week (October 5-9). She spoke with Lisa Dent to emphasize that being an informed voter starts with understanding when, where, and how to vote.

Ralph Carmona, a 75-year-old Portland resident, follows up with Lisa Dent to recap his participation in the Chicago Marathon this past weekend. Ralph ran to help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2015.

Lincoln Park residents are raising concerns about a growing rat problem they believe is being worsened by people regularly feeding squirrels in the park. Ben Bradley, WGN-TV News Emmy award-winning investigative reporter, joins Lisa Dent to cover what residents say are large quantities of nuts being left for squirrels that are also attracting rats, leading to increased rodent activity throughout the area.

Thousands of Chicago hotel workers represented by Unite Here Local 1 began striking at six major hotels on Friday, just as the city prepared for marathon weekend. Karen Kent, President of UNITE HERE local 1, talks with Lisa to detail the strike, which follows the expiration of contracts covering roughly 7,000 hotel employees on August 31 and comes after workers voted to authorize a strike last month.

Legendary, one-of-a-kind musician Corky Siegel joins Lisa Dent to talk about his upcoming October performance at Studio5 alongside the acclaimed jazz ensemble, Trio Globo. Listen in as the 82-year-old icon discusses Studio5’s 10th anniversary season and the stellar lineup featuring some of the biggest names on the local jazz scene. To learn more and grab tickets, visit evanstonmade.org

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears’ game against the Packers on Sunday, October 11th. Hamp also shares this thoughts and memories of Bears and Chicago legend, Mike Ditka.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how the Detroit Free Press is holding a Stevie Wonder song bracket, Kevin shares more Mike Ditka stories, and Mary asks “what’s with” holding coffee and walking?

Tony Danza, actor best known for his roles in Who’s the Boss and Taxi, joins Lisa Dent to spotlight his upcoming performance titled, Tony Danza: Standards & Stories, happening at the Des Plaines Theatre on October 11th. Tony also takes the time to share some of his cherished memories of Chicago.

Grayslake resident Candice McLaws joins Lisa Dent to highlight her marathon journey as she prepares to beat her second-to-last place finish in her first Chicago Marathon last year. She shares her appreciation to all of those who have supported her along the way and helped her improve.