Pet expert Steve Dale joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about how oak leaf mites affect your pet and what you can do to prevent your four-legged-friend from being bitten by them.

Attorney Rich Lenkov joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss why 5 individuals were charged in the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry and what legal ramifications they’ll face if they are found guilty.

Chicago comedian Matt Kissane joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss his portrayal of the late Chris Farley in Saturday Night, the upcoming biographical movie about the moments leading up to the premiere of SNL.

Athlete Claire Purcell joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss how she went from doing the Guinness Challenge in New Orleans for her father’s birthday to being invited to join Team USA for the Beer Mile

Bassist for Foreigner Jeff Pilson joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss their performance with Styx and John Waite at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 24th. Later, he talks about Foreigner’s legacy as well as the bands he listened to when he was growing up.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program.

Elizabeth Schandelmeier, a licensed therapist, grief expert, and the founder of Howling Lion Grief Support, joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about ways you can properly articulate your condolences when someone passes away.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Chuck E. Cheese has announced that they will offer a membership program starting at $7.99 a month to help families save money. In Orange County, CA, a man was attacked by a swarm of bees after driving into a home, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about the latest report from the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General that revealed a record-breaking backlog of pending actions, leading to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper beneficiary payments.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to give this week’s weather forecast, and tells us how long the Chicagoland area will experience the near-perfect temps.