Lisa Dent

Host for the Blackhawks Pre- and Post-Game shows on WGN Radio Charlie Roumeliotis joins Lisa Dent to give his analysis on the team as they prepare to go up against the Detroit Red Wings, Thursday evening at 6:30pm CT. He also shares his thoughts on Patrick Kane’s return to Detroit wearing a Blackhawks sweater.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how Miller Lite is releasing “Clinch Cans” that contain beer brewed at the same time the Brewers won the World Series, the 56th anniversary of the internet, and an HBO Max episodic remake of the Hitchcock classic, The Birds.

Jim Chilsen, Communications Director of the Citizens Utility Board, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how Peoples Gas’ parent company, WEC Energy Group, has announced their record high profits for its third quarter, noting their 43.5% price jump. This all occurs while Peoples Gas is still asking for a $144 million rate hike, which advocates are demanding be cut.

Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini joins the Lisa Dent Show to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on draining a gas water tank, fixing cracks on the garage floor, and locating ammonia scents in the basement! Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Fjord as well as the romantic comedy, Wicker. They also pay their respects to actor Sir Patrick Stewart, whose death was announced just before their conversation.

Courtney Hedderman, Senior Associate State Director of Advocacy & Outreach at AARP IL, and CEO of AgeOptions Diana Slezak join Lisa Dent to continue the conversation of having a more “age-friendly” Illinois. In their discussion, they address the importance of being able to navigate Medicare and coverage for prescription drugs as well as share their concerns of potential barriers to health care.

Ryan Gruenenfelder, Senior Director of Advocacy & Outreach for AARP IL, and Director of the Illinois Department on Aging Mary Killough join Lisa Dent to highlight how Illinois has become the most recent state to join AARP’s network of “age-friendly” states. They discuss how the state can further provide and support older community members while allowing them to maintain their independence.

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the 11 counties in Illinois that want to separate and form their own state and discuss the full list of mayoral candidates.

Jonathan Buckner, spokesperson for Airbnb, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their anti-party defenses to help prevent high-risk bookings during the Halloween weekend.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how Villanova University is exhibiting the “Pope Leo effect,” the RnB group Boyz II Men goes country, and and update on Dancing with the Stars.