Lisa Dent | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own
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A native of Rockford, Lisa Dent began her radio career in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin in 1981. She has worked at stations in Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, and Houston. Dent returned to Chicago in 2002 and previously hosted at country music stations WUSN 99.5, US99, and Big 95.5. Lisa Dent was inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Chicago, IL
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News
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A native of Rockford, Lisa Dent began her radio career in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin in 1981. She has worked at stations in Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, and Houston. Dent returned to Chicago in 2002 and previously hosted at country music stations WUSN 99.5, US99, and Big 95.5. Lisa Dent was inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016.
Twitter:
@SteveBertrand
Language:
English
Episodes
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation hosts their 22nd annual 5K run
5/1/2026
Sandra Wortham, Executive Board President of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the CPMF’s 22nd annual 5K run this weekend (May 2nd).
Duration:00:08:41
Your Hometown: Kaneland Community Unit School District 302
4/30/2026
Kurt Rohlwing, Kaneland CUSD #302 Superintendent, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the end of the school year. He shares his experience being the superintendent over the smallest school district in Kane County. Despite that, Rohlwing explains, the community around the schools make it special. More than having great sports programs, they have one of […]
Duration:00:05:57
Your Hometown: Elburn Village Administrator
4/30/2026
Chris Ranney, Elburn Village Administrator, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Elburn. He shares what he does as the village administrator, what brought him to Elburn, and everything that Elburn offers from safety, food, and a great small town vibe.
Duration:00:04:55
Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26
4/30/2026
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Duration:00:10:31
David Hochberg: Interest, mortgage rates
4/30/2026
David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Federal Reserve not changing interest rates, higher mortgage rates, and how it affects listeners.
Duration:00:15:47
Lou’s To Do List: Root removal, siding, and more
4/30/2026
Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
Duration:00:07:38
Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Michael
4/30/2026
Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic.
Duration:00:08:25
Your Hometown: Ream’s Meat Market
4/30/2026
Stew Ream, Ream’s Meat Market, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Elburn and his family’s business. One of Lisa’s favorites, Ream’s Meat Market is a staple in Elburn. The award winning market has been open since 1954 and is a multigenerational family business.
Duration:00:06:22
SNAP requirements go into effect tomorrow
4/30/2026
Jennifer Lamplough, Chief Impact Officer at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements that take effect May 1st and how it will affect the people who lose their benefits due to the changes.
Duration:00:09:44
Chicago Water Week: May 3rd-9th
4/29/2026
Alaina Harkness, CEO of Current, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago’s water week. Harkness shares the events that Current is hosting in May to help teach people the role water plays in our environment, communities, and economy.
Duration:00:09:07
Harris, Trump voters agree on issues of economy
4/29/2026
Brian C. Johnson, CEO of Reimagining Capitalism Lab (RCL), joins Lisa Dent to discuss polling done by the RCL. Covering several states, and Illinois, the polls show that across race, gender, and political lines, voters agreed on several issues surrounding the economy.
Duration:00:07:12
Newsroom Sound Check: 4/29/26
4/29/2026
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Duration:00:06:27
Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Hayward Lakes fishing season opener
4/29/2026
Mindy Simons, Executive Director for Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Hayward Lakes. Simons shares that game fishing season begins this weekend. If you’re looking for something off the water, Hayward Lakes offers birding, hiking, biking, pickleball and more. To find out more, visit their website.
Duration:00:05:40
Pat Brady: Comey indictment, state redistricting
4/29/2026
Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, Former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest James Comey indictment, and state redistricting.
Duration:00:09:07
PAWS Chicago hosts Spay Day
4/29/2026
Celene Mielcarek, Program Operations Head at PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss PAWS’ One-day Spay Day this friday.
Duration:00:07:30
Autism Acceptance Month
4/29/2026
Lora Slutsky, Director of Clinical Services at Have Dreams, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Autism. April is Autism Acceptance Month. Slutsky shares what Autism is, how each case is unique, and neurodivergence. She answers commons questions people have about Autism and its diagnosis and clears up common misconceptions.
Duration:00:06:01
Tony Stewart: Michael Jordan changed auto racing
4/29/2026
Racing legends Tony Stewart joins Lisa Dent to discuss his career and racing in the National Hotrod Association (NHRA). He shares how he fell in love with his wife; his experience as a racing owner; competing against his wife; and Michael Jordan winning in NASCAR and going to court against the NASCAR corporation, resulting in […]
Duration:00:08:20
Howard Tullman: Shoulder surgery, pets are family
4/29/2026
Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his reverse shoulder surgery, and his latest article.
Duration:00:09:08
Terry Savage: Use your miles
4/28/2026
Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to talk about using your “miles,” consumer confidence, and as always, she answers questions from listeners.
Duration:00:09:23
Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26
4/28/2026
Producers Collin and Drew turn on their mics and answer questions relating to their generation, Generation Z. This week, they answers questions about writing in cursive, sending thank you cards, and why they prefer texting over calling.
Duration:00:13:07