Former WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling comes out of retirement and give us a weather update for Lisa Dent’s first show back in 2025. Tom also joins the show to talk about he has in store for 2025.

NewsNation’s national security contributor Lt. General Richard Newton joins Lisa Dent to talk about the latest attacks of terror in both New Orleans and Las Vegas.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent on the show to reflect on what Chicago endured in 2024 including but not limited to CPS, newly-appointed Chicago Board of Education members, and the city’s fight against crime. Then, Mayor Johnson reiterates his commitment to our city and what he plans to focus on in 2025.

From pigs on the loose to what Babe Ruth ate for breakfast, Lisa Dent, Don Kleppin, Ron Brown and Mark Carman discuss unusual stories in the news.

With the holidays wrapping up, many people are falling ill to the norovirus outbreak. Dr. Santina Wheat, program director for the McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the symptoms and what to expect if you fall ill with the norovirus. They also touch on COVID and the differences between the two viruses.

Dr. Hermene Hartman joins the show to talk with Lisa Dent about the death of former president Jimmy Carter and all the things that he stood for. The also touch on the many political shifts coming in 2025 with the election of Donald Trump but also other changes coming in the new year.

Chicago’s very own comedian Kathy Griffin joins Lisa Dent to talk about her new tour, My Life On the PTSD List. She also discusses growing up in the Chicago suburbs and recently going viral for her parody of Kim Kardashian’s Santa Baby post. She also touches on her controversial history with President-elect Trump.

Liv Warfield and Cunio from Teatro Zinzanni join Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss this new entertainment experience unlike any other in Chicago. They also discuss the origins of Cunio’s name and Liv’s experience on the popular TV show America’s Got Talent.

After yet another loss for the Chicago Bears, now 4-12 after a ten-game losing streak, Dan Hampton give his analysis on the game and what changes need to be made. With the season finale coming next week, Hamp and Steve Dale look into what can be done before the beginning of next season to get the once-promising team back on track.

Walter Burnett, Alderman of the 27th Ward and Vice Mayor of Chicago, joins Steve Dale, in for
Lisa Dent, to talk about his role and what he does for the City of Chicago. They also touch on some of the recent news surrounding the mayor’s office, being joined by News Director Ryan Burrow to get an inside look into Chicago’s City Council.