Lisa Dent | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own
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A native of Rockford, Lisa Dent began her radio career in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin in 1981. She has worked at stations in Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, and Houston. Dent returned to Chicago in 2002 and previously hosted at country music stations WUSN 99.5, US99, and Big 95.5. Lisa Dent was inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Chicago, IL
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News
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A native of Rockford, Lisa Dent began her radio career in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin in 1981. She has worked at stations in Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, and Houston. Dent returned to Chicago in 2002 and previously hosted at country music stations WUSN 99.5, US99, and Big 95.5. Lisa Dent was inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016.
Twitter:
@SteveBertrand
Language:
English
Episodes
Foodie Friday: Windy City Sweets serves up the sweets for Pride Month
6/28/2024
John Manchester, the co-owner of Windy City Sweets, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how they are helping to raise funds for Center on Halsted through the sale of rainbow treats, including a brand new rainbow fudge flavor in honor of Pride Month. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:02
Would you clone your dog to keep your best friend forever?
6/28/2024
Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how some pet owners are shelling out big money to clone their dogs, and whether the pricey procedure is worth it. Dr. Varble also answers all pet-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow […]
Duration:00:14:48
Will the Fed lower interest rates in September?
6/28/2024
Ilyce Glink, financial journalist and CEO of Best Money Moves, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether the Federal Reserve would lower interest rates in September if inflation continues to fall. Ilyce also answers all money-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:10:13
Foodie Friday: Brasero Chicago voted one of the ‘Best New Restaurants in America’
6/28/2024
Chef John Manion, the owner of Brasero, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the restaurant’s early beginnings and how he crafts a memorable dining experience that is both innovative and grounded in tradition. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:55
Yorkville Community Unit School District 115: Home of the Foxes
6/27/2024
Brent Edwards, the Director of Communications of Yorkville School District 115, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the many programs they offer students in the community, and why they are an important pillar of Yorkville. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:20
Newsroom Temperature Check 06-27-24: NY deli goes viral for pickle bun sandwich, mysterious monolith appears in Colorado, and more!
6/27/2024
On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, an Italian deli in New York is going viral on TikTok for offering one of its signature sandwiches on two pickle buns, just day after a mysterious monolith was taken down in Las Vegas, another monolith appears in Fort Collins, Colorado, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American […]
Duration:00:05:45
The snacks you love are made right here in Yorkville
6/27/2024
Gavin Kueber, the Site Director for Mars Wrigley North America joins Lisa Dent to talk about the many brands they have to offer, as well as the many new products they are revealing. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:46
Maria Pappas on record-high property taxes for south suburban homeowners
6/27/2024
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Lisa Dent to explain why many south and southwest suburbs will have to pay a lot more in property taxes, and whether there’s any relief in sight for property owners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:56
David Hochberg and Lou Jogmen on public safety and ‘Behind the Badge’ podcast
6/27/2024
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg and Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen joins Lisa Dent to talk about the new Behind the Badge podcast on WGN Radio and the need to keep people informed about public safety efforts being made by local law enforcement. David Hochberg also hosts Home Sweet Home Chicago, heard Saturdays […]
Duration:00:07:51
Joe Brand on Blackhawks possible No. 2 draft pick
6/27/2024
Chicago Blackhawks Pre and Post-game host Joe Brand joins Lisa Dent live from Las Vegas ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft to discuss who Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson might select with the No. 2 pick. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:21
Advocate Condell Medical Center opens human milk depot
6/27/2024
Jequeatta Upton Smith, the Vice President of Operations at Advocate Condell Medical Center and secretary on the Board of Directors for Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the opening of its milk depot where families can donate their excess breast milk to help babies in need. Follow […]
Duration:00:06:41
Yorkville Police Department: Enhancing the quality of life for its residents
6/27/2024
Garrett Carlyle, the Deputy Chief of the Yorkville Police Department, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how they work in partnership with the community to protect life and assist neighborhoods with solving their problems on a daily basis. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:15
Newsroom Temperature Check 06-26-24: Boston Market down to one left in all of Illinois, Hooters closes several underperforming locations, and more!
6/26/2024
On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Boston Market restaurants makes the decision to close more locations across the country leaving just one lone Illinois eatery in Melrose Park. In other restaurant news, Hooters closes more locations across the country including one in Springfield, IL, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, […]
Duration:00:08:33
Northwestern Medicine performs first kidney transplant on wide-awake patient
6/26/2024
Dr. Satish Nadig, Director of the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Transplant Center, joins Lisa Dent to explain how he and other doctors at Northwestern performed the first-ever kidney transplant on a 28-year-old man with Crohn’s Disease while he was fully awake. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine at nm.org/healthbeatnews for […]
Duration:00:07:52
Chicago’s Deputy Mayor for Community Safety on expanding financial assistance program for gun violence victims
6/26/2024
Garien Gatewood, the Deputy Mayor for Community Safety, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the city decided to expand the Emergency Supplemental Victims Fund for victims of gun violence and who would qualify for the assistance. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:10:17
A family member’s plea to help locate missing Chicago woman in Bahamas
6/26/2024
Traysia Conrad joins Lisa Dent to talk about efforts being made by federal and local authorities to find her aunt, Taylor Casey, who went missing in the Bahamas during a yoga retreat. 41-year-old Casey was last seen in the region June 19th. Click here if you wish to donate to efforts being made to find […]
Duration:00:08:19
The push to add protections for warehouse workers during extreme heat
6/26/2024
Andrew Herrera, with the Chicago Workers Collaborative, joins Lisa Dent to explain why there needs to be regulation for individuals who work in environments where they are exposed to extreme heat. Andrew also discusses what rights workers have if they are working in an unsafe space during times of high temps. Follow The Lisa Dent […]
Duration:00:07:10
Meet the woman from North Aurora who collected over 6,000 cicadas
6/25/2024
North Aurora resident Bettina Sailer joins Lisa Dent to explain why she was on a mission to collect as many cicadas as possible after missing out on the previous emergence 17 years ago. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:46
Newsroom Temperature Check 06-25-24: The Empire State Building has online beef with the Chicago Bean, Hallmark Channel and Kansas City Chiefs team up for Christmas movie, and more!
6/25/2024
On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, the Empire State Building’s X account said that the reopening of Chicago’s iconic Bean was not a big deal, the Hallmark Channel and the Kansas City Chiefs will be teaming up for a Christmas movie titled Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, […]
Duration:00:09:03
Terry Savage on U.S. consumer confidence report for June
6/25/2024
Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to talk about The Confidence Board’s latest consumer confidence index report for the month of June and what it means for the economy. Terry also answers all money-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Duration:00:08:58