Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recent fatal stabbing of a 2-year-old Joliet boy, allegedly at the hands of his 6-year-old brother. The stabbing has initiated calls to amend how Illinois’ criminal code handles young children.

Local Chicago photographer Sandra Steinbrecher joins Lisa Dent to talk about her book and what it was like documenting the reinvigoration of the Morton Salt Complex. You can find Sandra’s book here: Trope.com.

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and Founder of N’Digo, joins Lisa Dent to talk about her latest article about Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jackson, Jr. deserving a pardon. Dr. Hermene gives her reasons why she believes he and his wife should receive a pardon.

Zach Schonfeld, Staff Writer for The Hill, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the suspect in the apparent Trump assassination attempt was charged with federal gun crimes. Zach explains the charges, what happened that day on the golf course, and if it changed Trump’s campaign schedule.

Mary DeMars of the Alzheimer’s Association joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Illinois Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Chicago coming up on September 21st. DeMars details where it takes place and how you can still register for the walk and participate in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. If you aren’t able to attend the event in Chicago, you can register for any of the events happening around Illinois here.

On today’s Newsroom Temperature Check, sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. Lisa Dent and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories

Chef Lawrence Letrero of Bayan Ko joins Lisa Dent to talk about their recent entry onto the Michelin guide earlier this week. Letrero shares how he and his wife Raquel started their restaurant and if the Michelin star is the next objective.

Dan Hampton, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Lisa Dent to talk about this week’s Bears match up against the Houston Texans and whether or not C.J. Stroud will succeed against the Bears secondary. Listen to the full conversation below.

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk about giving your dogs pumpkins for fiber, which supplements you can give your dog, if dogs are smiling back at us, and answer listerner questions.

The executive director of Friends of the Chicago River Margaret Frisbie joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest information on Trump Tower violating environmental laws and endangering wildlife. Frisbie updates Lisa on the health status of the river and how people can contribute to the continued effort of keeping the Chicago River healthy.