Chicago Public Schools officials are facing criticism for their handling of a sexual abuse lawsuit. State Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the bill that he introduced in the final days of the spring session this week to protect child sex abuse victims in court. The two also discuss the sexual abuse case making headlines.

Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis, Gas Buddy, joins Lisa to talk about the Biden administration releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a bid to lower gas prices at the pump this summer.

Dr. Angela Chaudhari, Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about uterine fibroids, what they are, and what symptoms women should look for. Dr. Chaudhari also discusses whether uterine fibroids can be prevented.

“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, Joe Buck will call the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals game May 24th, with current Cardinals play-by-play man Chip Caray, Mattel is releasing new Barbie dolls depicting some of the world’s most celebrated female athletes, including tennis star Venus Williams, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Dr. Susan Tsai, Associate Professor of of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about abnormal uterine bleeding, the symptoms women should look for, the common causes, and what treatment options are available.

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

Grant DePorter, CEO of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group and Chairman of Chicago Gateway Green, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how you can register to for the 17th Annual Gaming for Green poker tournament June 13th at Galleria Marchetti. Chicago Gateway Green is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to greening and beautifying Chicago’s expressways, gateways, and neighborhoods. 

Dr. Linda Yang, Associate Professor of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about endometriosis, the risk factors, and how patients can manage symptoms. Dr. Yang discusses treatment options that are available and when is surgery necessary.

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

Sgt. Melissa Albert-Lopez with the Illinois State Police joins Lisa Dent to inform WGN Radio listeners about what they should do to stay safe if they are on the road during a dust storm.

Dr. Magdy Milad, the Chief of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to explain why minimally invasive gynecologic surgery is better than traditional surgical methods.

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

Peter Stamatis, from The Law Offices of Peter S. Stamatis, joins Lisa Dent to talk about three women who allege that a former high school teacher groomed and sexually abused them.