Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Lisa to talk about the growing trend of starter homes in major cities pricing at one million dollars or more. Glink also talks about the recent inflation trends in other markets and how they compare to housing.

Amy Bach, Executive Director and co-founder of United Policyholders, joins Lisa Dent to explain how insurance companies are paying close attention to the uptick of severe weather, adapting to climate change, and applying it to insurance policy premiums when you file a claim.

Peter Sagal, writer, humorist, and host of Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me! joins Lisa Dent to talk about the legacy of hosting the weekly NPR for 26 years, and how he finds a way to keep news fun and interesting. You can see him July 27th at the Athenaeum Center for An Evening with Peter Sagal with his longtime friend Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune who will be moderating the show. Click here for tickets.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a dealer in Ohio put out what was advertised as the oldest sealed Twinkie for $1,000, Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a man who ordered boneless chicken wings could have reasonably expected to find a piece of bone in his chicken, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Alexandra Strohmaier, the owner of Raul’s Burrito Express, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the many menu items you can order and how they use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere in the heart of Wauconda. 

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation to help air travel passengers get back money that an airline owes them when flights are delayed or cancelled.

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association and retired law enforcement officer, joins Lisa Dent to explain why shoplifting rates across the United States have increased 24% and whether there’s a solution to the problem.

Chuck Black, one of the original founders of Wauconda Cruise Nights, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the family-friendly event that’s free to cruisers and spectators in the Village of Wauconda on the third Tuesday of the month, June through September. 

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to explain what factors led to a 5.4% slip in existing home sales for the month of June and what it means for homebuyers. David also answers all real estate-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. David Hochberg hosts Home Sweet Home Chicago, heard Saturdays 10am-1pm on WGN Radio.

Former WGN Radio intern Jean LeBlanc joins Lisa Dent to discuss everything you should expect to see, when you watch the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics Friday.