Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a city ordinance that would allow Chicago restaurants to opt-in to allow dogs in their establishments. Ald. Knudsen shares the details of the proposed ordinance, detailing a few of the requirements that restaurants would have to follow.

Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Amazon’s $2.5 billion settlement. Then, Glink talks about the economy, housing, and more.

Jessica Kartalija, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss President Trump’s proposal to use tariff revenue to bail out farmers. In addition to the rising prices of farm equipment, China, the largest buyer of US soybeans, has completely halted importing soybeans from American farmers since April of this year in retaliation for American tariffs imposed by President Trump. As a result, Kartalija explains, American farmers are struggling financially more than in previous years.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

David Mohr, Executive Director of Lindenhurst Park District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Lindenhurst Park District, all the events that it hosts, and how it adds to the wonderful experiences held in Lindenhurst.

Dr. Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether women taking Tylenol during pregnancy leads to an increased risk of autism. Dr. Halladay shares that scientific evidence does not show a link between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and autism in children. While the earliest studies suggested a slight association, the latest studies, using larger sample sizes, show there is not an association between Tylenol usage and autism. Maternal fever however, Dr. Halladay explains, has an association with autism in children. She urges pregnant women with a fever to talk to a doctor.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Tim Malloy, Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst, joins Lisa Dent to discuss their report that 8 in 10 Americans believe that the United States is in a political crisis. Malloy shares the polling results across party lines, demonstrating that there is a level of pessimism across the United States.

Mick Jacobsen, Executive Director of the Lake Villa District Library, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the Lake Villa District Library serves people and the programs they run. Jacobsen shares their summer reading programs, fundraisers, and opportunities for families to enjoy the library.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.