Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a lifejacket worn by a Titanic survivor sold at auction for $906,000 and the Lyrid meteor shower nearing its peak.

Tim Johnson, Director of Horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden, joins Lisa Dent to talk gardening. He answers questions about soil temperature, getting rid of pests, when to start your summer garden, and more.

Mila Koumpilova, Senior Reporter, Chalkbeat Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the agreement that Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union made concerning the proposed day off of school on May 1st. School will stay in session, but buses are available for students to go to the MAYDAY protest.

Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the housing market.

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs and former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest political news surrounding the new Bears stadium, gas prices, Iran and Lebanon, and more.

Dominic Bartolini, co-owner of Bartolini’s, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their pizza, meatballs, and how they deliver their award winning pizza across the country.

Sandy T. Williams, CEO of the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter), joins Lisa Dent to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Williams shares statistics that demonstrate how prevalent sexual assault is. She shares how the ZCenter helps victims of sexual assault and how people can support the ZCenter to continue their mission.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews two video game movies: Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Exit 8. Come back next week for his review of The Mummy!

Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the legislation that the Illinois Senate passed 54-0, sending it to the House, concerning e-bike and e-scooter safety. Giannoulias expresses concern around the severity of injuries related to crashes involving e-bikes and e-scooters. “They’re here to stay,” said Giannoulias, “but the technology has evolved way faster than our laws.” He details the specific regulations in the bill that, if passed in the State House, would go into effect statewide.