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On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a study by QR Code Generator conducted a study where they analyzed playlists on Spotify and Mr. Brightside by The Killers is listed as the number one driving song, Matt Hilton, the beekeeper who saved the Dodgers-Diamondbacks games from a swarm of bees gets honored with a Topps […]

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Does Zantac cause cancer? First-ever trial against drug starts in Chicago

Henry Simmons, a former judge and managing partner at Clifford Law Offices, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the first-ever trial, being held in Chicago, over claims that Zantac causes cancer. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

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A peek inside the brains of ‘super-agers’

What does it take to be a super-ager? An international study is looking for answers.

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Will CTA, Metra, and Pace be combined into one agency?

Illinois State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-3rd), joins Lisa Dent to explain why a bill she’s co-sponsoring that would combine the CTA, Metra, and Pace into one agency. Rep. Delgado discusses why the merge would benefit Illinois commuters. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

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Karen Conti on Day 10 of Trump’s hush money trial

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to recap the events that unfolded in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in New York. Conti discusses the former president being fined $9,000 for violating a gag order and how the overturned Harvey Weinstein conviction could impact Donald Trump’s trial. Follow The Lisa […]

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Michael Frerichs on fixing the problem of U.S. Savings Bonds

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Lisa Dent to explain why he’s urging the U.S. Treasury to make it easier for states to facilitate the return of mature U.S. Savings Bonds as a way to make it easier for Illinois residents to reconnect with more of their missing money. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on […]

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Newsroom Temperature Check 05-01-24: Dave & Busters to allow bets on arcade games, a toiletry thief steals $1K in deodorant, and more!

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, restaurant and arcade chain Dave & Buster’s will soon allow its customers to make wagers on its popular arcade games, in Los Angeles, police are baffled by a man who made off with over $1,000 worth of deodorant, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and […]

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Jason Alexander on returning to stage acting for new play ‘Judgement Day’

Jason Alexander, who is best known for playing George Costanza on Seinfeld, joins Lisa Dent to talk about returning to stage acting, his love for Chicago, and how he prepared himself to play corrupt lawyer Sammy Champo in the new play Judgement Day, playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater now through May 26th. Follow The Lisa […]

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Automatic emergency braking will be required for new cars by 2029

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the National Highway Traffic Safety notified automakers that, by 2029, all new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. will be required to brake in emergencies automatically. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]

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The reason advocates say Chicago doesn’t do enough to protect migrating birds

Annette Prince, the director of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, joins Lisa Dent to explain why Chicago’s plan to help prevent the injuries and deaths of migrating birds when they fly into buildings is inadequate and requires a permanent solution. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

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Rick Pearson on closed-door meeting between Dan Proft and Darren Bailey

Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune’s Chief Political Reporter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article that focuses on a secret meeting held between right-wing radio show host Dan Proft and Darren Bailey after he won the 2022 Republican governor primary. Illinois Democrats filed a complaint against Proft for alleged illegal election coordination with the former […]

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Newsroom Temperature Check 04-30-24: Minnesota Twins credit summer sausage for win streak, Beyoncé and Blu Ivy Carter to star in Mufasa: The Lion King, and more!

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, the Minnesota Twins 7-game winning streak has been credited to a pack of summer sausage that has was bought by hitting coach David Popkins, Beyoncé will reprise her role as Queen Nala in Mufasa: The Lion King alongside her daughter Blue Ivy Carter who will be the voice […]

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Terry Savage on what to expect after Federal Reserve meeting

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to discuss what’s next for investors after Wall Street’s worst month of the year before the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Terry also answer all money-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]

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Conversations with Demetrius: Will Chicago hit 80° this week?

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to give this week’s weather forecast and whether Chicago will see its first 80° day this week. Demetrius also discusses whether the double brood cicada emergence will have an impact on the climate. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

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Howard Tullman on why business owners should take note from Google’s CEO

Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his latest column in INC Magazine where he praises Google CEO Sundar Pichai for making it clear to his employees that the company is not to be used as a personal platform to […]

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Ald. O’Shea on Ofc. Huesca, ShotSpotter, a new Bears stadium, and 2024 DNC preparedness

19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea joins Lisa Dent to discuss the city’s need for the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology following the killing of CPD Officer Luis Huesca who was discovered by fellow officers responding to that technology. Alderman O’Shea also discusses whether a proposal for a new domed lakefront stadium for the Chicago Bears is fiscally […]

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Newsroom Temperature Check 04-29-24: Woman plans to sue creator of ‘Baby Reindeer’, Panera Bread debuts hat for Kentucky Derby, and more!

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a woman who believes the stalker character in Netflix’s hit series Baby Reindeer is based on her has said she is considering taking legal action against the show, Panera Bread releases a Bread Hat for the upcoming Kentucky Derby, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, […]

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Teen fashion designer Alex Waterman on creating prom dresses for classmates

Alex Waterman, a fashion designer and senior at Conant High School, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his love for fashion, how his popular designs got the attention of the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York City, and designing prom dresses for his classmates. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]

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What’s the legal outlook for a U.S. ban of TikTok?

Elettra Bietti, assistant professor of law and computer science at Northeastern University, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether a new law that now requires TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the popular app or face a country-wide ban is legal. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

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