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Everything you need to know about FAFSA

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/03

Lynne Baker, Managing Director of Communications of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission joins Lisa Dent to share everything you need to know when applying for Federal Student Aid.

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Newsroom Story Time: 11/3/25

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2025/11/03

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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Ted Rossman talks rising prices impacting holiday plans

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2025/11/03

Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how rising prices will impact holiday plans. Ted shares that many holiday shoppers and travelers plan to use credit cards and to utilize debit card’s ‘buy now, pay later services (BNPL)’ per Bankrate’s 2025 Holiday Spending Report. Then, Rossman breaks down more details […]

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Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/03

Former Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel join Lisa Dent to talk about dyslexia and highlights his own struggles. They also talk about Brent’s charitable foundation, The Brent Sopel Foundation, which is dedicated to helping people with dyslexia.

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Paul Lisnek on government shutdown, SNAP benefits and...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/03

WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek joins Lisa Dent to talk about the latest on the government shutdown, the Trump Administration paying 50% of SNAP benefits in November, and the latest on the ICE raids taking place throughout Chicago.

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The pharmaceutical drug recall recap with Dr....

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/03

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss several pharmaceutical stories. And, as always, he answers questions from listeners.

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Breadfruit trees planted by Trees that Feed...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/31

Mary and Mike McLaughlin, Co-Founders of Trees that Feed Foundation, plant fruit trees around the world to provide food to countries and their communities that are low income. Their flagship tree are breadfruit trees. They join Lisa Dent following the damage done by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. The breadfruit trees planted by Trees that Feed […]

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Ilyce Glink: Millennials’ shopping habits, price of...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/31

Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the price of car insurance, Millennials’ shopping habits, and how they’re both affecting the economy.

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Foodie Friday: Cellar Door Provisions, nominated for...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/31

Ethan Pikas, Owner & Alex Cochran, Chef de Cuisine at Cellar Door Provisions, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Alex Coachran being a finalist for The Banchet’s Rising Chef award. They share the process behind their dynamic menu, working to be as resourceful as possible in making delicious food for their diners.

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Burt Odelson: How Bolingbrook is responding to ICE

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2025/10/31

Burt Odelson, Village Attorney of Dolton, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his role as village attorney in Bolingbrook and his role in the village’s conduct when responding to incidents involving ICE.

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Newsroom Story Time: 10/31/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/31

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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Dan Hampton: This week is a must-win

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/31

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 8 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Karen Conti: Gregory Bovino, Sonya Massey

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/31

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest legal stories. Conti breaks down updates to the legal battle around an Illinois federal judge calling Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino to report to court every day. Then she breaks down the verdict in the Sonya Massey shooting.

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Dr. Elliott talks blood pressure medicine recall

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/31

Dr. Sterling Elliott, Clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recall on a widely used blood pressure medication. Prazosin Hydrochloride, a medication used for blood pressure, has been voluntarily recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. impacting in more than half a […]

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Tom Skilling talks hurricane Melissa

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/31

Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to congratulate Steve Bertrand on his retirement. Skilling shares stories from throughout their careers before discussing the sheer size of Hurricane Melissa and the damage dealt to Jamaica.

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Your Hometown: La Grange Park is a community of...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/30

Julia Cedillo, Village Manager of La Grange Park, joins Lisa Dent to discuss La Grange Park. Cedillo shares some of the qualities that makes La Grange Park such a unique neighborhood. Situated 13 miles from Chicago, La Grange Park sits among the trees, offering its residents the beauty of nature while being close to the […]

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Newsroom Story Time: 10/30/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/30

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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American Lung Association’s Breath of Motherhood...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/30

The American Lung Association, with WGN Radio, shines a light on three remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Breath of Motherhood Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room on November 5th. Award recipient Mary Cook from Korn Ferry joined Lisa Dent to talk about the recognition she is receiving from ALA, her advice […]

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Daniel Biss: They are intimidating those who are...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/30

Daniel Biss, Mayor of Evanston, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the indictment of congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, along with five other Chicago politicians. Mayor Biss, who is running against Abughazaleh for the 9th district congressional seat, protested alongside her and others at the Broadview ICE facility since the onset of “Operation Midway Blitz.” He criticizes […]

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Cameron Crowe: ‘Uncool’ at the Athenaeum Center

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/30

Cameron Crowe, American filmmaker and journalist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his new book Uncool. Crowe, known best for films like “Almost Famous,” “Jerry Maguire,” and “Say Anything,” will embark on a limited 7-city book tour. His stop in Chicago features John Cusack on stage with Crowe. His show takes place at the Athenaeum Center […]

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