Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas talks to Lisa Dent and airs some grievances about the staggering property tax bills in the Chicago area that are resulting in an increasing number of delinquencies as collection numbers dwindle.

17th Ward Alderman David Moore talks to Lisa Dent about the necessity to revive ShotSpotter and the ongoing battle between city leaders and Mayor Johnson over the gunshot detection service’s continued use.

Randy Burt is one of two alumni runners who has participated in every Chicago Marathon since its inception on September 25, 1977. He joins Lisa Dent to talk about running in this weekend’s 46th Bank of America Chicago Marathon and his goal to make it to the 50th marathon just in time for his 80th birthday.

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.

Deborah Owens is a Red Cross volunteer in Asheville, North Carolina and she’s talking with Lisa Dent about the grim state of things after the destruction of Hurricane Helene and how she is working with Red Cross and many in her community to help Asheville get back on its feet.

Alex Caprariello, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to provide us with a live look from Florida as many are heading to Chicago escaping Hurricane Milton and countless more are bracing for the second hurricane in less than two weeks.

John Bryant, Assistant Coach for the Chicago Bulls, joins Lisa Dent to shed a special light on the Walk To End Alzheimer’s and Alzheimer’s Disease, something that hits close to home for him after losing his father to the disease. For more info on how you can donate and participate, go to ALZ.org.

Maggie Gilette, Co-Head of The Curio, kicks off Chicago Fashion Week with Lisa Dent and previews a number of things attendees can expect at one of Chicago’s biggest events happening all across the city.

Al Pitrelli, guitar legend, music director, and original member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, talks to Lisa Dent about the upcoming TSO performance at Allstate Arena on December 23 and much of his legacy behind the near 30 years of incredible holiday performances. Get your tickets here!

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.