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 Marty Supreme, The Housemaid, Song Sung Blue, dished out his brownie points, and more.

Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the economy and the 2026 real estate outlook.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the reported number of murders in Chicago in the year of 2015. Myers reports that the city reported 419 murders, the lowest since 1965. Myers shares that not only is this number lower than the pre-COVID crime spike, […]

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to preview the Bears Week 18 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Extended Hamp and O’B Pregame starts at 2pm Sunday on WGN Radio 720 and our digital streams. Hamp and O’B Postgame will be heard […]

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Jon Hansen checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest movements in the stock market, and, as always, answer questions from listeners.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about rare items, coins, and art that he appraises and buys. He answers listener questions on these items. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Jon Hansen checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Dr. Jeffrey Linder, Chief of Internal Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the rising cases of the flu. Dr. Linder says that the increase of flu cases is from a new strain that started in Europe. He encourages at-home remedies: Over-the-counter medicine and rest for people who […]

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

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the admin will start garnishing wages of past due student loan borrowers. Terry also discusses how gold has hit an all-time high, how the GDP is strong but how consumer confidence continues to plunge, and more.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest weather updates. Listen in while Bill breaks down this unseasonably warm weather we are experiencing this holiday season and then Bill gives a holiday forecast through the New Year.

Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Association, joins Lisa Dent on the show to discuss some of the ways restaurant and bars are combating Gen Zers not being made up of a generation of drinkers. Listen in while Sam shares some of the strategies places are using to get more patrons to go out […]

Rick Silverman, inventor of the drug NU-9, joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about this new promising drug that demonstrates further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer’s disease.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, “Are Some of Your Best Employees Hiding Second Jobs?”

Pawan Joshi, CSO at supply chain platform e2open, joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about how uncertainty could be the headline of the holiday season and carry over well into the new year with regards to tariffs.

Jennifer Serino, Executive Director Lake County Workforce Development, joins Lisa Dent as part of our Your Hometown: Long Grove spotlight. Serino highlights their partnership with Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce to help small businesses.

Etiquette expert and President of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting Jodi R.R. Smith joins Lisa Dent to share some of the rudest things you can do when being a guest in someone’s home this holiday season.

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