Ilyce Glink, financial journalist and CEO of Best Money Moves, joins Lisa Dent to discuss jobless claims dropping to 8-week low and what we need to know from that.

Michael McDermott, from Michael McDermott and The Arsonists, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his album and performance this weekend in Chicago.

WGN-TV Midday Fix: Live music from Michael McDermott and The Arsonists

Cheryl Brown, historian and Oakton College professor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about her presentation at the St. Charles Library on Tuesday, September 10, titled “Chicago’s Sweet Bakeries Remembered.” To register, visit scpld.org or call (630) 584-0076.

Keeley Shoup, Cuddle Therapist & Consent Educator joins Lisa Dent to explain what cuddle therapy is, what it’s like to be a professional cuddle therapist, and why people from all walks of life seek out her services.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Australian Olympian Rachael “Raygun” Gunn apologized to the breaking community for the backlash caused by her weird performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, authorities in Kentucky are looking for a man who has pooped on the same porch multiple times over the past week for no apparent reason, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Shree Thaker, director of communications and partnerships for the Amputee Coalition, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how use the 2024 Paralympic Games as a tool to talk to your kids about limb differences if they have questions.

Chris Anchor, senior wildlife biologist with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about National Wildlife Day, why we celebrate it, and why we should reflect and appreciate the wildlife around us. Chris also answers all wildlife questions from WGN Radio listeners.

Gilda Ross, the Glenbard Student & Community Projects Coordinator, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how you can join the next Glenbard Parent Series, featuring Dr. Becky Kennedy, the author of Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be. Dr. Kennedy will share her wisdom about the challenges of guiding teens and pre-teens in today’s complex world.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to explain why he’s expecting airline prices to fall and what will trigger the price drop. Greenberg also discusses what you need to know when you’re traveling abroad with prescription medication.

Tom Freeley, the associate director of media & community relations at PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how their organization rescued 41 animals after the Humane Society of Southern Illinois announced their closure, and how you can adopt any of these animals.