WGN Radio’s John Williams and Lisa Dent are on a mission to help send 100 kids to City Kids Camp so inner-city kids can unforgettable summer. City Kids Camp Radiothon, presented by Republic Bank of Chicago, with support from Alpha Wealth Group and Jewel Osco.

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Keryn Pasch, associate professor of kinesiology and health education at the University of Texas, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the increase of energy drink consumption among young adults and how those drinks could pose more of a risk to their health.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a Starbucks barista in Little Rock, Arkansas got an unexpected and profound gesture of gratitude from a customer after going the extra mile, Oreo is collaborating with Lucasfilm, by featuring special edition Star Wars cookies, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Dr. John Friedewald, Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s medical director of kidney and pancreas transplantation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about reaching a milestone by performing its 10,000th abdominal organ transplant.

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

Legendary Funny Car racer John Force along with his daughter Brittany joins Lisa Dent to talk about their love of drag racing, the hard work behind-the-scenes to make their family business successful, and how you can see them both race at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, May 17th-19th.

Eric Tucker, national security reporter for the Associated Press joins Lisa Dent to discuss how artificial intelligence could be used by foreign adversaries to spread misinformation about the upcoming presidential election, and why the FBI has a growing concern about the technology.

Stilian Kirov, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s music director, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the upcoming show to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the debut of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with Joyful Voices: Shaw & Beethoven, May 18th, at Trinity Christian College’s Ozinga Chapel in Palos Heights. 

18-year-old Dr. Dorothy Tillman II joins Lisa Dent to talk about her early dedication to education and how she defended her dissertation at 17 to earn her doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions.

Vanessa Sescila, a professional matchmaker with It’s Just Lunch, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how artificial intelligence has made an impact on online dating and whether it’s a good idea to let the new technology assist you when you’re looking for a potential mate.

40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez joins Lisa Dent to explain why he’s sponsoring a resolution demanding the resignation or firing of CTA President Dorval Carter Jr., and why Chicago residents deserves better, more reliable public transportation.