Lisa Dent

Lisa Dent

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Lisa Dent episodes

  • Blackhawks legends, locker-room dinner up for bid to benefit Chicago youth

    Maura Daly, Chief External Affairs Officer of A Better Chicago, and Phil Mikhaylov, CEO and co-founder of Unicorn Auctions, join Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Lisa Dent, to discuss an extraordinary charity auction benefiting Chicago’s youth. The winning bidder will enjoy a private Chicago Blackhawks locker-room dinner with team legends, acclaimed chefs Paul Kahan and Rob Leavitt, rare Burgundy and whiskey tastings, plus custom jerseys and Blackhawks home-opener tickets. To bid now go to www.unicornauctions.com

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8669255/Maura_Daly_Phil_Mikhaylov_9-18-26_2026-09-18-200555.64kmono.mp3
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    How to properly recover after running a marathon
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    Why Ji Suk Yi loves working with Sarah Jindra
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    ‘Other Mommy’ tops the weekend box office
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    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/12/26
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    Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | October 11
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    Monica Gordon details National Voter Education Week
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    Marathon runner Ralph Carmona doesn’t slow down
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    Lincoln Park residents search for rat-feeding Chicagoan
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    Six Chicago hotels on strike
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    Corky Siegel and Trio Globo at Studio5 in October
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  • Mayor Brandon Johnson on what he would do differently in a second term

    Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to talk about running for reelection. The Mayor talks about how his family feels about him running for reelection, his relationship with the City Council, and what he would do differently in a second term. Mayor Johnson also talks about the mental health clinics he’s opened and his efforts to improve people’s quality of life.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8667363/8667363_2026-09-18-004503.64kmono.mp3
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    Hamp previews Week 5 of the Bears season
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/09/26
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    Tony Danza coming to Des Plaines Theatre
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    Grayslake resident takes on Chicago Marathon
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    How many Americans are late on their debt?
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    11 min
  • Aid in dying as an end of life option in Illinois

    Thalia DeWolf, Associate Director of Education at The Academy of Aid in Dying Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about medical aid in dying. Who qualifies in Illinois? What is the process like? Thalia answers these questions and more. If you have questions, visit www.aadm.org.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8667293/8667293_2026-09-17-235533.64kmono.mp3
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    Hamp previews Week 5 of the Bears season
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/09/26
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    Tony Danza coming to Des Plaines Theatre
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    Grayslake resident takes on Chicago Marathon
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    How many Americans are late on their debt?
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    7 min
  • Newsroom Sound Check: 09/17/26

    Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the women’s performances in Dancing with the Stars, girls’ flag football, and more!

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8667160/8667160_2026-09-17-222800.64kmono.mp3
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/09/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/08/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/07/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/06/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/05/26
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    Lisa Dent
    Hamp previews Week 5 of the Bears season
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/09/26
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    Tony Danza coming to Des Plaines Theatre
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    Grayslake resident takes on Chicago Marathon
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    How many Americans are late on their debt?
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    9 min
  • Al Pitrelli of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on their December visit to Allstate Arena

    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 23rd. Get tickets here: ticketmaster.com/transsiberian-orchestra.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8667084/8667084_2026-09-17-211624.64kmono.mp3
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    Lisa Dent
    Hamp previews Week 5 of the Bears season
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/09/26
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    Tony Danza coming to Des Plaines Theatre
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    Grayslake resident takes on Chicago Marathon
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    How many Americans are late on their debt?
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    10 min
  • Lou with Lisa: Security locks for your home

    Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on home windows, cement decks, and security systems. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8666986/8666986_2026-09-17-214426.64kmono.mp3
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    Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?
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    Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips
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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26
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    Metropolitan Fire Protection fire sprinkler benefits
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    Lisa Dent
    Hamp previews Week 5 of the Bears season
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/09/26
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    Tony Danza coming to Des Plaines Theatre
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    Grayslake resident takes on Chicago Marathon
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    How many Americans are late on their debt?
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    7 min
  • Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon on voting by mail

    Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins Lisa Dent to discuss voting by mail and answe listeners’ questions. Plus, Gordon shares what Cook County voters should be doing right now to be ready for elections.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8666961/8666961_2026-09-17-211801.64kmono.mp3
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    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/09/26
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    Tony Danza coming to Des Plaines Theatre
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    Grayslake resident takes on Chicago Marathon
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    How many Americans are late on their debt?
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    Steve Bertrand on the legacy of Mike Ditka
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    9 min
  • Are we losing the Chicago accent?

    Erik Singer is an accent expert and professional dialect coach and he joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago accent. Erik shares how an accent is identity and talks about the difference between a dialect and an accent. You can follow Erik’s work by visiting: www.eriksinger.com

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8666907/8666907_2026-09-17-202107.64kmono.mp3
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    How many Americans are late on their debt?
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    Steve Bertrand on the legacy of Mike Ditka
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    Asador Bastian nominated Restaurant of the Year
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    Charlie Roumeliotis: Sizing up the New York Islanders
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/08/26
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    10 min
  • Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Practical Magic 2

    Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week, he reviews Practical Magic 2. Plus, what will he score The Uprising and Primetime?

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8666824/8666824_2026-09-17-204724.64kmono.mp3
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    ‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Heart of the Beast’
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    Ron Brown’s Reviews: ‘Prime Time’ and ‘The Weight’
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    Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Practical Magic 2
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    ‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man’ and ‘Hope’
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    Lisa Dent
    How many Americans are late on their debt?
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    Steve Bertrand on the legacy of Mike Ditka
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    Asador Bastian nominated Restaurant of the Year
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    Charlie Roumeliotis: Sizing up the New York Islanders
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/08/26
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    9 min
  • Alderman Hopkins on the Chicago parking meter deal

    Alderman of the 2nd Ward Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to discuss the new deal to sell Chicago parking meters to an investment firm. Plus, the duo talks about the incentive to get the deal done and the language used in the contract.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8664155/8664155_2026-09-17-001955.64kmono.mp3
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    How many Americans are late on their debt?
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    Steve Bertrand on the legacy of Mike Ditka
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    Asador Bastian nominated Restaurant of the Year
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    Charlie Roumeliotis: Sizing up the New York Islanders
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 10/08/26
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    9 min

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