John Shaw, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University, joins Lisa Dent to explain why more Americans are deciding to stay away from the voting booth this election cycle.

Dr. Bethany Doerfler, a dietitian at Northwestern Medicine joins Lisa Dent to explain what avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is, how to recognize the symptoms, and why if can lead to serious health problems if it goes untreated.

“Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine at nm.org/healthbeatnews for health tips, research and more.”

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, the Mirage Casino in Las Vegas will be giving away $1.6 million in prizes in the next seven days before it closes for good, the Hallmark Channel announced they will be airing 40 new Christmas movies, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Chicago Blackhawks legend and Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2024 recipient Jeremy Roenick, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his career, golfing with NBA legend Michael Jordan, and how you can see him and Connor Murphy Friday, July 12 for Hockey Night in Lockport for Bettenhausen’s grand opening.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to explain why Cook County residents are experiencing sticker shock when they view their latest property tax bill and how lack of development in low-income areas help contribute to higher bills. David also answers all mortgage-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. David Hochberg hosts Home Sweet Home Chicago, heard Saturdays 10am-1pm on WGN Radio.

IL State Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-51st) joins Lisa Dent to explain why proposed rate hikes by Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois would hurt consumers and should be rejected by state regulators.

Dr. Jenni A. Shearston, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health and University of California Berkeley’s Department of Environmental Science, Policy, & Management joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recent study she led that took a look at potential contaminants found in tampons.

Wayne Randazzo, play-by-play announcer for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what subscribers can expect for the month of August on their platform.

Dating coach and Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart author Amy Chan joins Lisa Dent to talk about why people are shelling out big money for dating boot camp with sex experts and what people can do to optimize their online dating profile to help them find that special someone.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, ABC finally announced the premiere date for The Golden Bachelorette that will feature Joan Vassos, in a newly released survey by Bankrate, more than 1 in 3 Americans say they earn their money through a side hustle, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.