The American Lung Association, with WGN Radio, shine a light on four remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Outstanding Mother Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room on November 12th. Congratulations to Kelly Dittmann, President and CEO of Envira Global Ltd., who joined Lisa Dent to talk about balancing her professional career and caring for her family while also impacting the community she lives in. As an American Lung Association Outstanding Mother, Kelly is proud to have launched Envira Global Ltd, a Chicago-based, woman-owned advisory and capital firm, dedicated to advancing smart city initiatives, green communities, and powering sustainable transformations. Envira Global is a matchmaker between purpose-driven investors and mission-driven projects, accelerating our global transition.

Jannette Montenegro, owner of Asheville Cotton Mill in North Carolina, joins Lisa Dent to help us look at how Hurricane Helene has drastically upended the lives of residents in the area and her own family’s struggles in the wake of the destruction. You can help by donating to her son’s GoFundMe page for his food truck business at the cotton mill that was completely devastated.

Dr. Willie Wilson joins Lisa Dent to talk about his second gas giveaway happening this Saturday in Hinsdale and Chicago. Click Here for the full list!

Alderman Brian Hopkins, 2nd ward, joins Lisa Dent on the program to discuss the resignation of the entire Board of Education. Ald. Hopkins and Lisa bring up some problems and issues that this could cause and the timeline of announcing a new board.

Michael Piff, Senior Digital Strategist for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about his Chicago Food Truck Summer project and the 30 different Chicago area food trucks he tried. Listen below to hear some of the favorites!

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.

Dan Hampton, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Lisa Dent, and Andy Masur to discuss this week’s Bears match-up against the Carolina Panthers.

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent on the program to give us the details on 32 of the world’s smartest animals, how many dog years is one human year,

and some questions from Lisa and our listeners.

Ilyce Glink, financial journalist and CEO of Best Money Moves, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the growth in the stock market, higher mortgage rates, and if money does make you happy.

Samantha Nelson, reporter for Chicago Eater, joins Lisa Dent on the show to tell us all about the brand new brunch spots you must try! Listen below to hear some of the delicious new spots.