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Monica Eng, an award-winning reporter with Axios, joins Lisa Dent to describe what her experience of eating cicadas was like.

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to discuss exciting vision restoration practices for animals!

Chef and host of New Soul Kitchen Jernard Wells joins Lisa Dent to give grilling tips for this warm weather! He will be making an appearance at Mariano’s in Bronzeville this Saturday, May 18th, for a live grilling demonstration.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, we hear a major announcement from Kevin Powell that you do not want to miss! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Billy Zureikat, home cook and Illinois MDA Ambassador, joins the show to discuss his partnership with Pequod’s Pizza in which they are offering a deep-dish version of his Tripping Billy pizza every Thursday in May at Pequod’s in Lincoln Park to raise awareness for muscular dystrophy.

Mike Singletary, NFL Hall of Famer and former Bears Linebacker, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the upcoming GT Sports Show which features Bears legends Dan Hampton, Richard Dent, Devin Hester, Brian Urlacher and other sports icons like Shota Imanaga, Terry Bradshaw, Allen Iverson, Julius Erving, and more! Additionally, he gives his take on the Bears […]

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, in honor of People Magazine’s 50th anniversary, they have teamed up with OpenTable to list the 50 most beautiful restaurants in America. A Washington Post data analysis ranked Illinois as the most normal state, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t […]

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to give WGN Radio listeners travel tips for the 2024 summer season and discuss the hottest travel destinations you can experience. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Jim Louderman, a collections assistant in the insect division at the Chicago Field Museum, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the the science behind cicada calls amid the Chicago-area emergence in Illinois. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Dr. Olusimbo Ige, Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the rise in cases of meningococcal disease in the city, what symptoms to look for, and what you can do to protect yourself. CDPH has identified eight cases of meningococcal disease so far this year. Follow The Lisa […]

WGN Radio’s John Williams and Lisa Dent are on a mission to help send 100 kids to City Kids Camp so inner-city kids can unforgettable summer. City Kids Camp Radiothon, presented by Republic Bank of Chicago, with support from Alpha Wealth Group and Jewel Osco. How to donate now and on Radiothon Day (May 16) Watch the final segment: […]

Keryn Pasch, associate professor of kinesiology and health education at the University of Texas, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the increase of energy drink consumption among young adults and how those drinks could pose more of a risk to their health. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a Starbucks barista in Little Rock, Arkansas got an unexpected and profound gesture of gratitude from a customer after going the extra mile, Oreo is collaborating with Lucasfilm, by featuring special edition Star Wars cookies, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable […]

Dr. John Friedewald, Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s medical director of kidney and pancreas transplantation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about reaching a milestone by performing its 10,000th abdominal organ transplant. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine at nm.org/healthbeatnews for health tips, research and more.” Follow The Lisa Dent Show on […]

Legendary Funny Car racer John Force along with his daughter Brittany joins Lisa Dent to talk about their love of drag racing, the hard work behind-the-scenes to make their family business successful, and how you can see them both race at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in […]

Eric Tucker, national security reporter for the Associated Press joins Lisa Dent to discuss how artificial intelligence could be used by foreign adversaries to spread misinformation about the upcoming presidential election, and why the FBI has a growing concern about the technology. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]

Stilian Kirov, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s music director, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the upcoming show to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the debut of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with Joyful Voices: Shaw & Beethoven, May 18th, at Trinity Christian College’s Ozinga Chapel in Palos Heights. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]

18-year-old Dr. Dorothy Tillman II joins Lisa Dent to talk about her early dedication to education and how she defended her dissertation at 17 to earn her doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Vanessa Sescila, a professional matchmaker with It’s Just Lunch, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how artificial intelligence has made an impact on online dating and whether it’s a good idea to let the new technology assist you when you’re looking for a potential mate. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]

40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez joins Lisa Dent to explain why he’s sponsoring a resolution demanding the resignation or firing of CTA President Dorval Carter Jr., and why Chicago residents deserves better, more reliable public transportation. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka