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Ilyce Glink: The labor market is weakening

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/01

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Lisa Dent this week to share the latest jobs report. A underwhelming report resulted in President Trump firing the commissioner for labor statistics. Glink shares details about the state of the labor market, and how the economy will fare as a result.

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Foodie Friday: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/01

Kevin Kelley, owner of Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, joins Lisa Dent to share his restaurant adding a location in the River North neighborhood. Kelley shares his story and the best dishes on his menu.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks new gun...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/01

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins Lisa Dent to discuss new legislation in Springfield targeted at gun safety. AG Raoul shares how the legislation will enforce proper gun storage in homes and trace the ownership of guns used to commit crimes.

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Newsroom Story Time: 8/1/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/01

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

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NHL legend Jeremy Roenick on the Helping Hands 2025...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/08/01

NHL Hall of Famer and former Chicago Blackhawk Jeremy Roenick joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Helping Hands Network Celebrity Golf Outing returning to Twin Orchard Country Club on August 4, 2025. The event will feature celebrity golf, Mahjong and Canasta games, and a full day of fun to raise funds for a meaningful […]

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Your Hometown: Minooka, in the middle of everything

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

Christina Van Yperen, President & CEO of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce, joins Lisa Dent to share some of the many events happening in Minooka and Grundy County.

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Your Hometown: Minooka’s Rooted

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

Brenda Keener, co-owner of Rooted, joins Lisa Dent to detail Rooted. With a talented kitchen staff, Rooted brings in-house, fresh, high-quality food to Minooka. Keener, a Minooka native, shares her childhood experience, and how Minooka shaped her upbringing.

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Why is building affordable housing so expensive?

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

Daniel Kay Hertz, director of housing for Impact for Equity, joins Lisa Dent to explain why building affordable housing in Chicago is so costly. He breaks down how construction expenses, zoning rules, and complex financing drive up the price and shares what could help make housing more affordable.

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Transforming into an icon: Chilina Kennedy on playing...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

Chilina Kennedy, star of the world premiere play Billie Jean at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, joins Lisa Dent to share how she transforms into tennis legend and LGBTQ+ icon Billie Jean King. The play highlights King’s groundbreaking activism on and off the court.

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Terry Savage: Weak consumer spending, copper tariff...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss what slowing consumer spending means for the economy. Savage also explores the surprise exemption in President Trump’s new 50% copper tariff which is shaking markets and could have an impact on the cost of everyday goods.

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Ask Lou: AC condensation fixes, floor scuff repairs,...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about all things home repair.

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Newsroom Story Time: 7/31/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

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

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Should you cyber-stalk a potential date?

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

Julie Nguyen, a Los Angeles-based certified dating coach, joins Lisa Dent to share just how much you should cyber-stalk a potential date. In a digital world, Nguyen explains, it’s important to vet any potential romantic interests. Avoiding scams, catfishing, and establishing similar interests are just a few of the reasons why people cyber-stalk someone’s social […]

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Firefighters union president calls for city to buy...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 Patrick Cleary joins Lisa Dent to voice his concern of the poor condition of equipment that the Chicago Fire Department uses. Following a fire in the Austin neighborhood at saw four people die, Cleary advocates for the city of Chicago to start purchasing more fire rigs […]

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Ald. O’Shea calls for crossing guards to be paid in...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/31

19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea joins Lisa Dent to discuss the lack of crossing guard funding for private schools in his ward.

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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias calls for...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/30

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to advocate for a change in car insurance pricing in Illinois. Giannoulias, in an effort to combat auto insurance pricing, is asking for Illinoisans to report any instance of pricing discrimination based on factors other than driving record.

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Newsroom Story Time: 7/30/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/30

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

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Doctor and lawyer brothers team up, open ‘Donut Dudes’

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/30

Khader Zahdan, Co-Owner of Donut Dudes, joins Lisa Dent to share his story, love for doughnuts, and how a childhood memory became a business venture with his brother.

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Foodie Friday: Chef Beverly Kim

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/30

Chef Beverly Kim, James Beard Award–winning chef and restaurateur, joins Lisa Dent to detail a who’s who of female Chicago chefs coming together for a culinary and musical experience.

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Newsroom Story Time: 7/29/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/07/29

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

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