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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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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@SteveBertrand
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Episodes
Dorothy Hoffner on becoming the oldest person to tandem skydive
10/2/2023
104-year-old Chicagoan, Dorothy Hoffner joins Lisa Dent to talk about her experience setting the record for oldest person to tandem skydive over the weekend and why she wishes to keep jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:37
Will a mental health board come to your town soon?
10/2/2023
Kenneth Florey, a partner at Robbins Schwartz, joins Lisa Dent to explain what community health boards are and why other townships are using them as a solution to address mental health needs. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:45
What is considered a Chicago suburb?
10/2/2023
Alec Singer, the research manager for the Metropolitan Planning Council, joins Lisa Dent to talk about why are communities located so far outside of Chicago considered a suburb, and where do suburbs actually end. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:35
Lincoln Square bar owner on paying patrons’ bar tab after Bears loss to Broncos
10/2/2023
Kris Jackson, the owner of Claddagh Ring Pub in Lincoln Square, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how he was able to provide a silver lining for Chicago Bear fans watching the game against the Denver Broncos by promoting to pay their tabs if the Bears lost. Unfortunately, the Bears lost 31-28. Follow The Lisa […]
Duration:00:05:02
On The Rise with Calamos Investments – Financial Insights: How to set solid, secure financial goals
9/29/2023
John Campbell, Chief Wealth Strategist & Head of Wealth Planning at Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes to discuss the importance of financial literacy, explain how listeners can maximize savings for retirement in a volatile environment, and to break down the impact new tax changes have on taxpayers. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Duration:00:15:18
On The Rise with Calamos Investments – Financial Insights: The importance of having emergency funds
9/29/2023
Matt Freund, the Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes to give us a broad view on the economy. Matt also talks about why it’s important to have money set aside in case of an emergency. Calamos, committed to excellence in investment management and client service. Follow The Lisa Dent […]
Duration:00:11:49
Maria Pappas on how you can access unclaimed cash
9/29/2023
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Anna Davlantes (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain how homeowners check to see if they are entitled to refunds for missed exemptions. The “uncashed check search” link is on Pappas’ homepage, cookcountytreasurer.com under the “Refunds” header at the bottom of the page. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]
Duration:00:08:49
On The Rise with Calamos Investments – Financial Insights: Calamos Wealth Managment’s CIO on preparing for an economic ‘soft landing’
9/29/2023
Jon Adams, the Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Wealth Management, joins Anna Davlantes to talk about things you can do to prepare yourself financially, as the economy heads toward a soft landing to avoid a recession. Calamos, committed to excellence in investment management and client service. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Duration:00:16:30
On The Rise with Calamos Investments – Financial Insights: The innovation of exchange-traded funds
9/29/2023
Matt Kaufman, SVP, Head of ETFs, Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes to explain what exchange-traded funds are, and how you can improve your social impact investments. Calamos, committed to excellence in investment management and client service. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:15:31
The Signature Room is closed, but there’s still lots to experience on the Mag Mile
9/29/2023
Kimberly Bares, CEO & President of The Magnificent Mile Association, joins Anna Davlantes (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to point out the many things you can still experience on Michigan Avenue and talk about the upcoming events you can try as well. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:09:53
St. Charles Place Steak House
9/28/2023
Thom Niforatos, the owner of St. Charles Place Steakhouse, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the the classic supper club and the modern-yet-classic entrées you can try when you visit. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:39
The historic Hotel Baker in St. Charles
9/28/2023
Rowena Salas, the co-owner of the historic Hotel Baker, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the state-of-the-art amenities you can experience when you visit and why Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg chose their location to celebrate their wedding weekend with family and close friends. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Duration:00:06:27
Meet the couple who visited over 200 Costco locations around the world
9/28/2023
David and Susan Schwartz joins Lisa Dent to talk about their new book, The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt From A to Z, which highlights interesting facts about the superstore that you never thought existed. The couple has visited over 200 Costco locations around the world. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]
Duration:00:09:28
David Hochberg on what to do if you’re under financial distress
9/28/2023
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to give WGN Radio listeners advice if they are in financial trouble, have equity in their home, and want to take out a line of credit. David Hochberg hosts Home Sweet Home Chicago, heard Saturdays 10am-1pm on WGN Radio. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow […]
Duration:00:15:26
2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in St. Charles
9/28/2023
Rebecca Santana, the walk manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, along with longtime volunteer Jennifer Fran, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how you can participate in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s event happening Saturday, September 30th in St. Charles, IL. The Illinois Lottery’s “Wild Tripler Win” Instant Ticket provides 100% of its proceeds to […]
Duration:00:05:04
Karen Conti on taking a stand on retail theft stampedes
9/28/2023
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the rise in shoplifting mobs and what charges can be applied after a large group of teens smashed their way into stores in several areas of Philadelphia, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]
Duration:00:08:58
Ald. Waguespack on the surge of robberies in Bucktown
9/28/2023
32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack joins Lisa Dent to discuss a meeting that was held with his constituents in Bucktown where there has been a surge of armed robberies in the neighborhood and what police and other elected officials are doing to address their concerns. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
Duration:00:09:35
What would it take for you to give up your seat on a flight?
9/27/2023
Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to explain why some airline gate agents are able to offer travelers cash for their seat in certain situations. Peter also discusses whether you should be worried about skin cancer if you have a window seat on a flight. Follow The […]
Duration:00:07:35
A look at new Supreme Court term
9/27/2023
Zach Schonfeld, staff writer for The Hill, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court Justices’ first meeting back in Washington since leaving for their summer recess and what cases will be heard. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:14
About half of 11-to 17-year-olds get at least 237 phone notifications a day
9/26/2023
Jim Steyer, the founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a study they’ve conducted which revealed about half of 11- to 17-year-olds get at least 237 notifications on their phones every day, and in some cases 5,000 notifications in 24 hours. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Duration:00:07:59