Program Director for the McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Dr. Santina Wheat joins Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss all things health. Listen in while Dr. Wheat shares updates surrounding COVID-19 and the COVID shot, flu season, whooping cough, and more. Dr. Wheat also answers listener questions.

On today’s Newsroom Temperature Check, Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories.

Dick Simpson, former Chicago independent Alderman, joins Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to share his perspective on what’s happening right now in Chicago. Listen in while Simpson discusses the latest details pertaining to Mayor Johnson and Chicago Public Schools.

Associate Chicago Area Commander with The Salvation Army Major K. Kendall Matthews joins Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to talk about what The Salvation Army has in store for 2025. Listen in while Major Matthews discusses the importance The Salvation Army has year-round and how people can get involved.

Steve Crano, Corporate Communications Manager at Choose Chicago, joins Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to share some last minute ideas for New Year’s plans in Chicago.

John Llewellyn, Senior Exhibit Strategist at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, joins Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to remind listeners that it’s not too late to attend MSI’s Christmas Around the World.

Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, joins Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss details surrounding the newly proposed city budget that Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed for 2025.

Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, is joined by the director of “Too Hot to Handel,” the Jazz-Gospel Messiah which plays at the Auditorium Theatre for two performances only. Listen in while Joan Curto talks about the iconic classical music experience and what Chicagoans can expect when they come out to the show in the new year.

Tickets for the two Performances ONLY of “Too Hot to Handel”: can be purchased at www.AuditoriumTheatre.org.

Author of “Carson the Magnificent,” Mike Thomas, joins Steve Dale to talk about his book about Johnny Carson, the iconic entertainer who redefined late-night television and reshaped American culture. Listen in while Mike shares that the legendary Bill Zehme began the book to which he was able to bring home and share with the world.

Keely O’Neal with Bucket Listers Experiences joins Steve Dale on the show to share details about Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar at Virgin Hotels Chicago. The experience is now open to the public through December 29th. Get tickets at bucketlisters.com.