Murray Fisher, Chief Naturalist and rewilding specialist at Plan it Wild, joins Lisa to talk about a new and increasing popular trend of homeowners opting to “re-wild” their homes, incorporating native plants to make their properties more sustainable and encourage natural ecosystems to recover.

17th Ward Ald. David Moore joins Lisa to talk about his continued effort after he camped out on 73rd Place between Ada Street and Racine Avenue for a week last month, pledging not to leave until he saw a positive turn in what he called an “open-air drug market.” The alderman stayed on the block for several nights, including the days following a nearby shooting broadcast on his Facebook Live channel. He ended his camp-out June 21.

Tahman Bradley, co-anchor of the WGN Evening News, joins Lisa shortly after Trump had concluded his Q&A at the National Association of Black Journalists. Tahman broke down what he said and how he feared with the audience.

Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. of Chicago’s 27th Ward joins Lisa after local and federal authorities announced long-anticipated details of the planned security perimeter for the Democratic National Convention Thursday. But nearby residents are worried about how the convention’s events could affect their transit routes and daily routines and feel distant from national politics and ignored in their communities.

Tenzin Wangyul, daughter of Tsering Wangyul, joins Lisa to discuss the details of her mother’s disappearance and her last seen location. Tsering Wangyul has been missing since July 15th and any information of her whereabouts should be reported to authorities

Diane McQueen, a member of the Linden Oaks Hospital Mental Health First Aid Consortium, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how mental health problems in today’s world are probably as common as physical emergencies like heart attacks.

Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, joins Lisa Dent to explain why social media literacy is always important, especially during an election year. Chappell offer tips you can use to avoid misinformation on social media.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a fan of Lego has designed a 1,497-piece set that resembles a scene from Jaws, Jimmy Kimmel declined an offer to emcee the 2025 Academy Awards airing on ABC, 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 Lisa Dent to explain why American consumers are more confident about the economy. Terry also answers all money-related questions from WGN Radio listeners.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to give this week’s weather forecast, and tell us if attendees at Lollapalooza will get a break from the heat this weekend. Demetrius also talks about the wildfires in Colorado and the impact they have on the air quality in this area.