Mr. Fix-it, Lou Manfredini, joins Lisa Dent for Ask Lou for the usual round up of special segment in which he answers a number of listener questions about winterproofing your home. We’re also congratulating and breaking the big news of Lou becoming a grandfather!

Terrianne Reynolds, Health Systems Director for the Alzheimer’s Association, joins Lisa Dent to look at the latest numbers and research showing that the lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is 4 in 10. Reynolds also offers some helpful tips to reduce your risk, such as regular physical activity, keeping your brain active, healthy eating and, most importantly, protecting your head from injury.

Cory Provus, radio broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins and former broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand to reminisce on the loss of a Milwaukee broadcast legend and one of Cory’s mentors, Bob Uecker. Uecker was known for countless roles across TV and movies but best known as the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for over 50 years after spending some years on the field.

Jim Merrell, managing director of advocacy for the Active Transportation Alliance, talks to Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand about the new Smart Streets pilot program that is directed at keeping bikers safe and buses efficient by deterring other drivers from using these lanes. The program has utilized cameras that issued over 3,500 tickets and warnings between Nov. 6 and Dec. 13 indicating the need for stronger enforcement.

Dr. Bethany Doerfler, gastrointestinal research specialist at the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute joins Lisa Dent following the news that the FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3 from foods, which provides a vibrant red color in foods and has now been linked to increased cancer risk.

Illinois Rep. Will Guzzardi (39th) joins Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand to discuss the proposed Illinois bill that could result in Illinois becoming the first state to decriminalize sex work, and they clear the air on what exactly falls under the protections of this proposed law and the distinction of decriminalization over legalization.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8th) talks with Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand about his decision to stay in Chicago for MLK Jr. Day festivities in lieu of attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration. And, as TikTok approaches being shut down in the US, they break down what it means for the social media world and how Chinese parent company ByteDance could save TikTok.

Spencer Block, USPIS Postal Inspector, joins Lisa Dent to spread the word of a reward poster showing a number of suspects impersonating USPS letter carriers and stealing mail from Chicago residents in the Loop. For more information on the suspects, you can follow the USPIS or call (877) 876-2455 to file a report.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent for her weekly close up into the financial world. Wholesale prices suggest mild inflation is on the way. But, according to Terry, the Consumer Price Index should be on everyone’s watchlist. We also take a number of inflation and social security questions from texts and callers.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory checks in with Lisa Dent for his weekly weather update. We’re expecting a brief warm up going into the weekend. But keep those coats close by because, as Demetrius says, “the hawk is out.”