Jacqueline Sanderson, Assistant Entomologist at the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the rise in ticks this season. Jacqueline shares the type of ticks being found in Cook County, how dangerous they are, how to identify bites, common bite spots on your body, and the proper way to remove ticks.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the history of the mint julep as a Kentucky Derby tradition and Amazon’s Haul storefront – its hub for products under $20.

Tracy Levine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Executive Director for the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institution at The Chicago School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the growing loneliness epidemic. Tracy talks about the negative effects of technology on our mood, the importance of human interaction, how we can manage loneliness, the age groups more likely to experience it, and an annual community mental health conference on Saturday, May 16th at Evanston Township High School.

Hannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest developments in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Hannah details the three charges filed against the shooter, Cole Thomas Allen, the notes he sent to his family beforehand, and the next steps for Allen.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Bob Odenkirk’s Normal and The AI Doc.

Julie Goodwin, Senior Attorney at Earthjustice’s Midwest Branch, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Senate vote that lifted a mining ban on the land surrounding the Boundary Waters. Previously, a 20-year mining ban was placed on the area in 2023.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Carrie Shepherd, Axios reporter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severe weather that Illinois has seen, topping the list nationwide. Shepherd reports that despite Illinois having the most tornado instances, FEMA assistance has not come.

Scott Lincoln, Senior Service Hydrologist with the National Weather Service, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the water level of the Fox River flooding and when the levels might recede.