Lisa Dent

Dr. Willie Wilson, Chicago businessman and entrepreneur, joins Lisa Dent to discuss running for Mayor of Chicago for a fourth time and why this time is different.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a new musical based on the works of rock group Heart, the IHSA expanding High School football playoffs by 50%, and Mary sounds her opinion on how schools invite students back from summer earlier and earlier each year.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the University of Akron’s “Offensive Coordinator of the Game” promo, a Florida steakhouse introduces a nude 5-course dinner every first Monday of the month, and Shania Twain’s pre- and post-show rituals.

Vice President of Grow Clinton Matt Parbs joins Lisa Dent to discuss the activities that can be experienced in Clinton, Iowa, including the YWCA Half Marathon. He highlights how the half marathon is its own scenic tour of Clinton. Runners will get to see the Mississippi River, their downtown area, as well as Eagle Point Park. For those who are interested in running, but lack the endurance to run a half marathon, they can participate in Clinton’s 10K and 5K instead. Later, Matt adds that Clinton is the home of three of the Thomas Dambo Trolls, an international series of giant public art installations in the form of wooden trolls.

Reporter from Block Club Chicago Patrick Filbin joins Lisa Dent to talk about an oversight on the renovations of the Hamlin Park dog area in Roscoe Village. Due to the Park District replacing the original surface with one of asphalt and gravel, the combination would leave dogs that played there to go home with cut and bloodied paws. With already a limited amount of spaces for dogs to run without a leash, the fear of injury has caused some pet owners to abandon the area. The Park District says it is working in tandem with community members and the Hamlin Park Advisory Committee to find a solution to the problem.

President and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois, Pete Beale-DelVecchio, and Chicago Ducky Derby Athlete Ambassador, Becky Cavanagh join Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago Ducky Derby happening on Thursday, August 6th. To help Team Lisa raise money before the Derby, click here.

Damiya Myers, Chicago’s 2026 Do the Write Thing Ambassador, and Robin Koelsch of Communities In Schools of Chicago, join Lisa Dent to talk about her visit to Washington D.C. for the Do the Write Thing National Recognition Summit. The soon-to-be 8th grader discusses what she learned from her fellow Ambassadors and shares her ideas on anti-violence that brought her to the Summit originally. Later, Lisa reads Damiya’s poem and chats about its imagery.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the relaunch of the social media platform MySpace, Shania Twain discusses a potential biopic, and the birth of a new royal.

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to update the audience on stock market news and numbers. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.

Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, The Forecasters review July’s weather and note any oddities. While the average temperature was relatively normal for this time, because of the constant storms, this has been the 2nd wettest July in Chicago history. Afterwards, they share their early weather predictions.