Attorney Burt Odelson joins Lisa Dent to talk about the most recent board meeting held in Dolton, where embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard enlisted two criminal defense attorneys to be in attendance. Odelson also discusses what may possibly be revealed Thursday by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was hired by Dolton trustees to investigate Henyard’s handling of taxpayer dollars. Burt Odelson is legislative counsel for the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Charles Middle School in Texas is prohibiting students from wearing black clothing, citing mental health concerns, a man in Massachusetts is offering a reward for the return of his wallet after it was snatched by seagulls, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Eric DeBoer, the assistant professor of turf grass management at LSU AgCenter, joins Lisa Dent to explain what fairy rings are, when they appear in your lawn, and why they might be harmful to you and your grass.

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to explain what people need to do if they purchased specific Philips CPAP machines between 2008 and 2021. August 9th, is the reimbursement deadline for anyone who purchased the machines. For more information on how to apply for a cash settlement award or reimbursement, click here.

Chicago area native John Jayne joins Lisa Dent to talk about wrestling at the University of Chicago, competing internationally in judo, and his experience competing for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Damon Phelan, the assistant coach for the Hinsdale Little League Team, joins Lisa Dent to talk about winning the Great Lakes Regional Tournament to play for a chance to advance to the Little League World Series.

Dr. Jessica Stern, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, joins Lisa Dent to explain why you always need to used the restroom the closer you get to your home and how your brain plays a role in whether you go or not.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Lisa Dent to talk about a new law signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that will allow unused college savings to be rolled over into retirement plans.

Jeremy Peter Green Eche, the founder and managing attorney at JPG Legal, joins Lisa Dent to explain how he was able to buy the HarrisWalz.com domain four years before Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 Presidential Election.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a gigantic statue of Marilyn Monroe is set to be removed in Palm Springs, CA following complaints from residents about the statue’s risqué pose. Auntie Anne’s is launching its very own signature fragrance, so you can now smell like the tasty pretzel, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.