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Pat Quinn on his decision to not run for Mayor of Chicago

Pat Quinn, Former Governor of Illinois, joins Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand to talk about why he isn’t running for Mayor of Chicago. Then Pat talks about his future political plans and what he thinks about the mayoral candidates. → Read More

1982 Tylenol murders: Who is being held responsible?

Investigative reporters Christy Gutowski and Stacy St. Clair of the Chicago Tribune join Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss the latest investigations going on pertaining to the 1982 Tylenol murders. As the 40th anniversary of these incidents approach, investigators are working with prosecutors on a now-or-maybe-never effort to hold a longtime suspect responsible […] → Read More

Breaking down the Bears’ win over the 49ers

On Episode 41, Kevin Powell is joined by Herb Howard from The Bigs. They break down the Bears’ week one victory over the 49ers, talk about Justin Fields’ performance, and discuss the job Matt Eberflus has done so far. → Read More

Highland Park parade suspect pleads not guilty

WGN-TV reporter Julian Crews joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to describe Robert Crimo’s court hearing earlier today where he entered a not guilty plea for the 4th of July parade attack in Highland Park. Julian shares details from the hearing and gives listeners an inside look at what went on in the courtroom. → Read More

Monkeypox: What parents should know

A fifth child tests positive for monkeypox in the United States. Medical Director of Northwestern Medicine’s Immediate Care Centers, Dr. Sindhu Aderson, joined Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to give listeners the latest update on monkeypox and what parents need to be on the lookout for. → Read More

Cook County returns to high alert level for COVID-19

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joined Dean Richards on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about the rise in COVID-19 cases and how Cook County is back into a high alert level. → Read More

How to help someone in a domestic violence situation

Domestic violence has been in the news in Illinois recently, with cases of abuse leading to deaths. Maggie Menefee, Executive Director of ALIVE in St. Louis, joins Lisa Dent on ‘Chicago’s Afternoon News’ to discuss how to help people in domestic violence situations find a way out, including signs to look for to help identify […] → Read More

Chicago Public Schools are reviewing their safety plans following Uvalde shooting

Jadine Chou, Chief Safety and Security Officer at Chicago Public Schools, joined Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about how Chicago Public Schools are going to be reviewing their safety plans for the school year and finding ways to make school safer for kids. → Read More

Did you know Arizona makes wine?

The year of Arizona Discovery continues today with a journey through one of Arizona’s most unexpected attractions, its unique wine industry. Sam Pillsbury from Pillsbury Wines joined Anna Davlantes on Chicago’s Afternoon News to give more insight into the Arizona wine industry. → Read More

DuSable Lake Shore Drive could see some major changes

David Miller, an engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation, joined Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about some changes that could come to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. These potential changes include bus lanes, eliminating Oak Street Beach, and more. → Read More

Carlos Boozer on the Bulls: ‘If they crank up the defense a little bit, they’ll get those wins’

Former Bull Carlos Boozer joined Lisa Dent and Kevin Powell on Chicago’s Afternoon News. Carlos talked about placing a $50,000 bet on Duke to win it all, his favorite spots around Chicago, and his thoughts on the Chicago Bulls season. → Read More

Grief is not a mental illness

Associate Professor of Social Work at Arizona State University Dr. Joanne Cacciatore joined Lis Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss the topic of grief. Listen in while Lisa and Dr. Cacciatore about Prolonged Grief Disorder and why it should not be considered a mental illness. → Read More

Former Presidents Clinton and Bush were in Ukrainian Village this weekend

Ukrainian Activist and Board of Self Reliance Federal Credit Union Board Member John O’Harenko joined Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about how former President Clinton and former President Bush both were in Chicago over the weekend and why. → Read More

It’s National Down Syndrome Day

Nancy Gianni, founder and Chief Belief Officer of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, joined Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about National Down Syndrome Day. Nancy also challenges listeners take the 3-21 challenge: Complete 3 random acts of kindness and donate $21! → Read More

Facebook should soon begin mailing settlement checks

Jay Edelson, an attorney at Edelson Law, joined Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss the nearly 1.6 million Illinois Facebook users who could soon be getting their $400 settlement checks. This comes after an appeals court upheld the $650 million settlement. → Read More

Pandemic unemployment benefits may have been fraudulent

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin from the 52nd District in Illinois joined Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss how the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General reported up to $163 billion in pandemic unemployment benefits may be fraudulent. Whom should you contact? What steps can you take? → Read More

Will Perdue: How do the Bulls stack up against other playoff contenders?

Will Perdue, former Bulls player and current Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, joined Lisa Dent and Kevin Powell on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss how the Bulls stack up against other playoff contenders, the team chemistry, and where he gets his size 21 shoes. → Read More

Will we need a 4th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joined Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about athletes retiring from sports due to mental health, the severity of the deltacron variant, and how sleeping with even a small amount of light can cause issues. → Read More

Tuesdays with Tullman: The buyers are never wrong

Howard Tullman, entrepreneur and General Managing Partner with G2T3V, joined Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss his latest column in Inc Magazine, a new mentorship program coming to Chicago, and his thoughts on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s comments about crime in Chicago. → Read More

Hear from the Wicker Park woman who helped her family escape from Ukraine

Jackie Birov is from Wicker Park and went through a long process of getting her aunt and uncle out of Ukraine. She has been wanting to help others and has raised thousands of dollars to help with body armor for Ukrainian soldiers. For more information you can visit Jackie’s website here. → Read More