Lisa Dent

Alderman of the 32nd Ward Scott Waguespack joins Lisa Dent to discuss the next steps now that the City Council has approved the $2.5 billion parking meter sale in a 46-3 vote Tuesday morning.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how Singapore is willing to pay its residents to read a book at least 15 minutes a day, former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announces that he will be reveal the world he built in the video game Minecraft, and an update on “yacht rock” night on Dancing with the Stars.

Alderman of the 43rd Ward Timmy Knudsen joins Lisa Dent to discuss ComEd’s rejection of 14 possible proxy sites for the Lincoln Park electrical substation leaving both him and the community unsatisfied with the company’s unwillingness to budge on the matter.

Director of Communications for Metra Michael Gillis joins Lisa Dent to spotlight the country’s very first battery-operated passenger trains, slated to be on display at a public transportation conference in Chicago this weekend and enter service on the Rock Island line before the end of 2027.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins Lisa Dent to talk about what was addressed at Wednesday’s National Election panel held in Washington, D.C. She also responds to Secretary Pete Hegseth’s comments regarding potentially bringing federal troop monitors to election sites. Later, Clerk Gordon stresses the need and importance of recruiting and training of new election judges.

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to recap the happenings at the Presidents Cup as well as discuss how the City Council is getting ahead of Mayor Johnson’s budget address, how some Democrats are leaning closer to the center and embracing Capitalism, President Trump’s actions related to AI, and more!

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share her thoughts and legal expertise on the alleged “gang rape” of a female Cornell University student in 2024 now that the investigation has reopened.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a revisit of Todd Rundgren’s opinion on Taylor Swift’s impact on music, Martin and Charlie Sheen’s new father-and-son TV show, and a man who was arrested after driving a toy Barbie Jeep while under the influence.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how 83% of adult Americans believe that high school students should take a personal finance class prior to graduating. Later, they address how in September, the consumer confidence number has dropped lower than it has been since 2014.

Chief meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, our Forecasters address how calm the weather is predicted to be following the tumultuous summer storms, the noticeably warmer fall and winter due to climate change, and more!