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The Australian Bears fan taking a 19-hour flight to...

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/16

James Gardiner, Aussie Bears fan, joins Jon Hansen, filling in Lisa Dent, to talk about his Bears fandom. He shares how he was introduced to American Football, his introduction to the Chicago Bears in 1985, and his continued support for the team ever since. Gardiner has been to Chicago to see the Bears play seven […]

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Ron Brown’s Reviews: Primate, I’m Chevy Chase and...

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/16

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share his weekly movie reviews. Brown shares his thoughts on Primate, I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, Die My Love, dishes out some Brownie Points, and more.

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Newsroom Sound Check: 1/15/26

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/16

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the trend of carrying around books, puzzles, embroidery kits, and other non-digital entertainment in something being called an “analog bag.”

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Chicago’s record-breaking birder

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/16

Tarik Shahzad, birding hobbyist, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share his record-breaking 2025. Shahzad captured 296 bird species for Cook County’s Big Year competition, more than any other birder in Cook County history. He broke the previous record, his own, set in 2024 by two birds. The 27-year-old shares how birding […]

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What are the Bears asking for in Arlington Heights?

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/15

Ben Szalinksi, Illinois Statehouse reporter for Capitol News, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the finer details of what the Chicago Bears are asking of the state of Illinois in order to start the construction of their potential new stadium in Arlington Heights.

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How did meteorologists miss a snowstorm?

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/15

Bill Snyder, WGN-TV weather producer, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the sudden burst of snow that the Chicagoland area experienced, what they call it, and why meteorologists missed it in their forecasts.

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Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Lake Geneva Winterfest...

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/15

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, is joined by Deanna Goodwin, VP of marketing, communications and development for Visit Lake Geneva, to talk about Lake Geneva’s Winterfest. See how fun Winterfest in Lake Geneva can be with the photo gallery below!, with photos provided by Visit Lake Geneva.

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Pat Brady: Republican primary race for Illinois governor

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/15

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the Republican primary race for Illinois governor. Brady shares his thoughts on who leads the race in the early months of campaigning.

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Newsroom Sound Check: 1/14/26

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/15

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including John Mellencamp announcing a concert tour with a trailer that stars Sean Penn.

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Conversations with Demetrius: Weather for the Bears game

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/14

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the weather. He reviews the string of 50 degree weather days and how the rest of the month will fare for the Chicagoland area. Then, Ivory shares the weather for the upcoming Bears playoff game.

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Terry Savage: Jerome Powell, credit card rate limits,...

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/14

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the different financial topics. She previews her discussion on The John Williams about the future of the stock market in the 2026. Savage talks about the possibility of a 10 percent cap on credit card rates, Jerome Powell and […]

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Newsroom Sound Check: 1/13/26

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/14

Jon Hansen checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including each state’s favorite fast food chain.

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Could watching the ‘Cardiac Bears’ hurt your heart?

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/13

Dr. Ryan Lahey, cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Dean Richards, filling in Lisa Dent, to discuss how watching stressful Bears games can affect our hearts.

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Newsroom Sound Check: 1/12/26

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/13

Dean Richards, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including favorite moments from Nikki Glazer’s Golden Globe Awards monologue.

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Ted Dabrowski, candidate for Illinois Governor

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/12

Ted Dabrowski joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about his candidacy for Illinois Governor. He explains his platform, how he would handle the Trump administration’s withholding of state funds if elected, and more.

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John Damore – The oldest living Chicago Bear

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/10

John Damore, the 92 year old former offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent to share some memories and talks Bears football ahead of the Wild Card match up against the Green Bay Packers this weekend.

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Newsroom Sound Check: 1/8/26

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/09

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the CES “Worst in Show” products.

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How long are we contagious with the flu?

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/08

Dr. Kiran Joshi, chief operating officer of Cook County Department of Public Health, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the flu. He shares the early signs of the flu, at-home remedies, and how to know if you’re still contagious.

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Pat Brady: Minneapolis ICE shooting

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/08

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Brady says, “nobody should be dead here.”

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Newsroom Sound Check: 1/7/26

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2026/01/08

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including a Ben Johnson look-a-like contest.

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