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Lou’s To Do List: Solving sticky locks and preserving...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/07

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

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Proposed Illinois law could expand toxic exposure...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/07

Bob McCoppin, reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Lisa Dent to break down a proposed law that would let Illinois courts hear toxic exposure lawsuits even if the exposure happened out of state. He explains how the bill could impact businesses, injured workers, and the state’s legal system as it awaits the governor’s decision.

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Chicago author celebrates middle children in new...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/07

Award-winning children’s author Lori Orlinsky joins Lisa Dent to share the story behind her latest book, Being Middle (is a great place to be), a heartwarming and humorous tribute to life as a middle child. Inspired by her daughter, the book is being released just in time for National Middle Child Day on August 12.

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Rae Kaplan talks student loans and wage garnishment

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/07

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Lisa Dent to discuss the growing threat of wage garnishment as millions of borrowers face student loan default. With pandemic-era protections gone and the Department of Education ramping up collections, Kaplan shares practical steps borrowers can take now to avoid financial hardship and protect their paychecks.

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How is the Canadian wildfire smoke affecting our lungs?

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/07

Dr. Juanita Mora, board director for the American Lung Association and CEO of Chicago Allergy Center, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the ongoing air quality concerns in Chicagoland due to wildfire smoke. Mora explains who’s most at risk, what precautions to take, and how the smoky skies are impacting local health as heat and humidity […]

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Newsroom Story Time: 8/6/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/07

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

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Chicago Ducky Derby raises money for Illinois Special...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/06

Zach Coppel, 2025 Chicago Ducky Derby Ambassador, and Peter Beale-DelVecchio, President and CEO of the Special Olympics, join Lisa Dent to discuss this year’s Chicago Ducky Derby on August 7. The Darling Ducklings have set their sights on the ambitious goal of selling 17,000 ducks as a team. Ducks can be adopted individually or in […]

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Dynamic pricing and how it’s changing the way we pay

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/05

Flexible pricing is reshaping industries, from the grocery store to the Illinois Tollway.

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Karen Conti: Why the Epstein investigation is back in...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/05

Karen Conti, partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. She explains why House Republicans are issuing subpoenas to the Clintons and former Department of Justice officials and what could happen next.

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Conversations with Demetrius Ivory: Canadian...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/05

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss how Canadian wildfires continue to affect Chicago’s summer weather and air quality. He shares why there’s little reason to expect improvement, how climate change is driving conditions across North America, and why wildfire smoke could linger for the rest of the summer.

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Howard Tullman on retaining talent when competitors...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/05

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, ‘Are Competitors Poaching Your Key People? Here’s How to Keep Them.’

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Terry Savage: The economy is slowing and debt is growing

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/05

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest data from the New York Fed, which shows credit card debt has reached $1.21 trillion, matching last year’s all-time high. Savage also discusses the rising number of bankruptcy filings, what they signal about the state of the economy, and the dangerous traps […]

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Newsroom Story Time: 8/5/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/05

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

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DuPage County to open new crisis center for mental...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/05

Deborah Conroy, DuPage County board chair, and Adam Forker, executive director of the DuPage County Health Department, join Lisa Dent to discuss the crisis recovery center that’s opening in late August. The CRC will serve as an accessible, trauma-informed hub where residents in crisis can stabilize and connect with critical community resources.

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Ald. Daniel La Spata talks Chicago removing parking...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/04

Ald. Daniel La Spata of the 1st Ward joined Lisa Dent to discuss the Chicago City Council’s move to eliminate parking minimums near public transit, a change aimed at increasing housing density and affordability. La Spata explains why the new rules could help spur development and make housing more accessible across the city.

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Dr. Sterling Elliott: Medicare delays, cancer drugs...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/04

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how recent changes to federal law will delay or block Medicare drug price negotiations for some of the most expensive and widely used cancer medications. Then, Dr. Elliott answers questions about medications from […]

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Newsroom Story Time: 8/4/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/04

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

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Pat Brady: Gerrymandering, Texas’ redistricting battle

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2025/08/04

Former Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady joins Lisa Dent to talk about the political standoff in Texas, where Democratic lawmakers fled the state to stop a controversial redistricting bill. Brady shares his take on the legal implications and what this tactic means for the upcoming 2026 elections.

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Dr. Hartman: Rep. La Shawn Ford will win Rep. Danny...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/04

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N’Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Congressman Danny Davis’ decision not to seek re-election and why his endorsed successor, State Rep. La Shawn Ford, may be the experienced voice Democrats need in the fight against Donald Trump.

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Peter Greenberg: Turbulence, tourism, and more

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/01

Peter Greenberg, ‘Eye on Travel‘ host and CBS News travel editor, joins Lisa Dent from New York to talk about turbulence on flights and how the worst of it can lead to injury. Greenberg shares some of the hottest places for tourists this year, sharing that US tourism has struggled. Then, as always, he answers questions […]

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