Dr. S. Jay Olshansky, a University of Illinois-Chicago Researcher, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his new study suggesting that humans have hit the peak of longevity at around 100 years. Olshansky and his research partners have tracked a number of statistics around the world and some discerning life expectancy numbers between men and women.

On today’s Newsroom Temperature Check, sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, Lisa Dent and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to address some big divorce numbers that typically surge after the holidays and what many couples should brace themselves for to protect their homes, credit accounts, and how alimony and child support can benefit one or the other.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Ask Lou, where Lou answers your questions about all things home repair. This week Lou talks to our listeners and answers their questions.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to give us a weather update as winter is forecasted to be a ‘La Niña winter’, a Pacific climate pattern known for leading to extreme conditions.

It’s time for the Chicago Blackhawks home opener and Lisa Dent is joined by a fantastic cast of characters to announce a new partnership with Circa Sports. Lisa is joined by Derek Stevens, Owner/CEO of Circa Sports, Mike Palm, VP of Operations of Circa Sports, and former Boston Bruins left wing, Darren Banks, now a Circa Las Vegas Executive Casino Host. Circa is now the Official Home Jersey Patch partner of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jeff Lawler, wwner of Geja’s Cafe, tells Lisa Dent all about Geja’s 49th Annual Professional/Amatuer Wine Tasting Contest! Contestants will have to put their taste buds to the test and the highest scorer in each category will win the coveted engraved crystal wine decanter and bragging rights for an entire year!

34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway joins Lisa Dent to discuss the expiration of the Greyhound Bus Station lease in his ward and his proposition to keep it as a migrant landing zone and, more importantly, a reliable mode of transit for those in need of vital services that only Illinois provides.

Dr. Venkat Venkatakrishnan, Professor of Computer Science at UIC and Director of Research and Chief Scientist for the Discovery Partners Institute, joins Lisa Dent to explain what not to do when a fake Microsoft Security Alert pops up. This scam is prompting users to call a fake support number thinking their computer has been hacked with the only “solution” being to give up their personal information. Scamsearch.io is a reliable resource for the big scams out there.

Dr. Anjum Koreishi, Ophthalmologist at Northwestern Medicine, tells Lisa Dent about Computer Vision Syndrome, a condition that arises from extended viewing of digital screens. We learn about the symptoms, causes, and the differences between reading a book versus using your phone or computer for hours on end.