Alderman Lamont Robinson, 4th Ward, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the comments made by Alderman Ray Lopez about his absence during a vote on the city’s budget. Ald. Robinson shares why he wasn’t in the chamber during the initial vote and shares his perspective on the importance of this budget getting passed.

Alderman Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the upcoming City Council vote on the mayor’s budget that features a $68.5 million property tax increase. Ald. Hopkins shares that Chicago residents from more than just his ward have expressed their negative feelings towards the proposed property tax. In order for the budget to get passed, 26 votes are needed. With 18 votes cemented, Mayor Johnson is seeking eight more votes.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou:, where Lou answers your questions about all things home repair. This week Lou talks about the steps homeowners should take to protect your homes from the harsh winter elements.

Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate.com, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the lasting effect of inflation. Inflation has been reduced since the global pandemic sitting at just over two percent, but consumers are still battling higher prices. Relief for inflation is headed in the right direction, but consumers feel that their paychecks still aren’t going as far as they used to

Alderman Ray Lopez of the 15th Ward joined Lisa Dent to share the details of the small fire that began in the City Hall building during a City Council meeting. Ald. Lopez then discusses the ongoing city budget discussions as the deadline inches closer.

Fr. Esequiel Sanchez, Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the pilgrimage that thousands of faithful Catholics are taking to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. Despite Chicago facing a cold snap, thousands travel to the Shrine to find the warmth of faith and fellowship.

Lisa checks in on WGN Radio’s newsroom staff as Steve Bertrand, Kevin Powell, and Mary Van de Velde share their stories that grabbed their attention.

Bill Snyder, weather producer at WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to share the details of the cold snap that Chicago is bracing for. The temperature drop will bring the coldest temperatures this season. The cold snap is set to last less than two days, but it’s important to stay safe and stay warm. Later, Snyder details the weather Chicago has experienced this December and how it compares to last year at this time.

Television producer and comedian Paul Barrosse and his wife Victoria Zielinski join Lisa Dent to share that The Practical Theater Company is presenting a Holiday Year-End Revue. The Practical Theater Company is a sketch comedy group that has launched the careers of several “Saturday Night Live” alums since the 1980s.

Lisa checks in on WGN Radio’s newsroom staff as Steve Bertrand, Kevin Powell, and Mary Van de Velde share their stories that grabbed their attention.