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
Mayor of Arlington Heights on the Chicago Bears exploring Naperville for new stadium
6/2/2023
Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas Hayes joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago Bears meeting with Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli to discuss options for building the team’s new stadium in the western suburb. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:10:05
What is supportive oncology?
6/2/2023
Dr. Timothy Pearman, director of supportive oncology at Northwestern University’s Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, joins Lisa Dent to talk about supportive oncology and talk about the 2023 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K happening June 4. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine at nm.org/healthbeatnews for health tips, […]
Duration:00:06:58
Dr. Varble on protecting your hound from the heat this summer
6/2/2023
Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to give WGN Radio listeners safe summer tips for your pet and protecting them from heat stroke. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:15:11
Beware of dive-bombing falcons in the Loop
6/2/2023
Mary Hennen, director of the Chicago Peregrine Program at the Field Museum, joins Lisa Dent to explain why a pair of peregrine falcons are dive-bombing commuters in the Loop and whether they are protecting their nest. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:56
The reason why you shouldn’t store money in certain payment apps
6/2/2023
Amy Zirkle, Senior Program Manager, Payments and Deposits Markets at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, joins Lisa Dent to explain why payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and CashApp might not be the best place to store funds. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:09:21
Will Perdue on the NBA Finals and the drama between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan
6/2/2023
Will Perdue, former Bulls player and current Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to give a preview of the NBA Finals. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:18:44
Why there’s ‘bad blood’ between Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift fans
6/1/2023
Attorney Jennifer Kinder of Kinder Law PLLC joins Lisa Dent to explain why there was a lawsuit filed against Ticketmaster on the behalf of over 300 individuals who say the company never gave them a chance to buy tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour despite waiting hours online to do so. Kinder also explains why she […]
Duration:00:07:22
Deerfield student on making the National Spelling Bee semifinals
6/1/2023
14-year-old Daphne Gil joins Lisa Dent to talk about being part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and making it to the semifinals. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:31
Kevin Brasler on ways to get out of medical debt
6/1/2023
Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Consumers’ Checkbook, joins Lisa Dent to give WGN Radio listeners tips on ways to save money, from choosing the right physician to finding ways to get out of medical debt. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:07
Illinois more at risk for lead in water, but more money to fight it is going to Florida
6/1/2023
Tom Neltner, chemicals policy director at the Environmental Defense Fund, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the state of Florida got a bigger chunk of the $15 billion in EPA funding to replace lead pipes, despite Illinois being more at-risk from lead in the drinking water. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Duration:00:07:27
Civic Committee announces plan to combat Chicago violence
6/1/2023
Robert Boik, Vice President of Public Policy at the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to explain how the business community can help curb crime and provide services and thousands of jobs for graduates of intervention programs as a way to help those impacted by violence in the city. Follow The […]
Duration:00:08:56
Why Amazon paid over $30M to settle FTC violations
6/1/2023
Elisa Jillson, an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission, joins Lisa Dent to explain why Amazon has to pay over $30 million to settle for violating the privacy of owners of Ring cameras and Amazon Alexa products. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:01
Ald. Moore on why he voted ‘no’ on $51M for migrant housing
5/31/2023
17th Ward Alderman David Moore joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain why he wasn’t on board with the $51 million in financial aid for migrant housing that ultimately passed with a 34-13 vote. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:36
Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia praises approval of city’s expanded outdoor dining program
5/31/2023
Sam Toia, President and CEO, Illinois Restaurant Association, joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about the Chicago City Council’s approval of the expanded outdoor dining program that was brought on during the pandemic. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:41
Howard Tullman on what you miss most when you work from home
5/30/2023
Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain why it’s important for senior managers in the workplace to physically be in the office, and why their absence puts a strain on younger, less-experienced employees. This conversation with Howard […]
Duration:00:06:24
Chicago Ridge Mayor Tokar on the cancellation of RidgeFest
5/30/2023
Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain why the Chicago Ridge Village Board didn’t approve having their annual RidgeFest event that was scheduled to be held July 28-30 at Freedom Park. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:34
Billy Porter on bringing his ‘Black Mona Lisa Tour’ to Chicago
5/26/2023
Grammy, Emmy and Tony award winner Billy Porter joins Lisa Dent to talk about his career, his latest single Fashion, and his Black Mona Lisa Tour: Vol. 1 that’s playing at the Chicago Theatre. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:05:32
The reason annual carnival in Evergreen Park was cancelled
5/26/2023
Father James Hyland of Most Holy Redeemer Church joins Lisa Dent to explain why the parish’s 46th annual carnival was cancelled and why security was just one of the factors that went into the decision. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:36
Chicago’s new Inspector General on failures in CPD accountability system
5/26/2023
Deborah Witzburg, Inspector General for the City of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a recent report that found structural failures in the Chicago Police Department’s accountability system in which officers made false reports during criminal investigations. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:33
The reason why Lake Zurich’s McDonald’s is dedicated to serving the community
5/25/2023
Nicole Buchanan, the VP of Operations at the Lake Zurich McDonald’s, joins Lisa Dent to talk about growing up in the community and why McDonald’s Archway to Opportunity tuition program is the best tool for employees to use to further their careers in the franchise. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
Duration:00:06:11