Episodes

  • New law makes it easier to get a cosmetology license

    New law makes it easier to get a cosmetology license
    Jun 29 2026
    Noah Bazis, Illinois Legislative Strategist with the Institute for Justice, joins Karen Conti to talk about a new law loosening licensing rules for cosmetologists. Noah discusses the requirements for licensure, the cost of cosmetology school, whether cosmetologists even need licenses, how the new law changes the current one, and more.
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  • Protecting your child’s well-being during divorce

    Protecting your child’s well-being during divorce
    Jun 21 2026
    Dr. Alan Childs, Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins Karen Conti on Father’s Day to talk about how separation and divorce impact children and what parents can do to protect their emotional well-being. Dr. Childs covers how parental alienation can lead to long-term relationship issues and offers guidance on co-parenting and when children may need therapy. If […]
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  • Travel insurance: Is it really worth it?

    Travel insurance: Is it really worth it?
    Jun 21 2026
    Jeffrey Ment, an expert in travel law, joins Karen Conti to break down what travelers need to know heading into the busy summer season. Jeffrey explains how recent rules on flight delays and cancellations have improved refund timelines, along with the fine print that can impact eligibility. Jeffrey also discusses handling lost or delayed baggage, […]
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  • Memory loss, guardianship, and the risks of DIY estate planning

    Memory loss, guardianship, and the risks of DIY estate planning
    Jun 21 2026
    Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month to discuss why estate plans are critical, especially if cognitive decline becomes more common with age. Kathryn talks about memory loss impacting legal decision-making, breaks down the role of guardianship in Illinois, and highlights the risks of DIY estate planning tools and why […]
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  • Graveface Museum: John Wayne Gacy and ‘murderbilia’ to die for

    Graveface Museum: John Wayne Gacy and ‘murderbilia’ to die for
    Jun 21 2026
    Ryan Graveface and Chloe Manon, owners and founders of Graveface Museum, join Karen Conti to talk about their museum and possessing the largest collection of artifacts, personal effects, and documents from John Wayne Gacy and the Gacy case including a rare true crime text written by John Wayne Gacy about his own trial that has […]
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  • Recognizing, reporting, and stopping cyberbullying

    Recognizing, reporting, and stopping cyberbullying
    Jun 14 2026
    Diana Hartmann, McHenry County Regional Office Superintendent for the Illinois State Board of Education, and Richard Wistocki, former Naperville Police Detective and active Cyber Crimes Detective, join Karen Conti to talk about cyberbullying and the severity of the problem today. Richard discusses Illinois’ law on cyberbullying, what is considered legal, a statute he is trying […]
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  • Police interrogation strategies and pushing for confessions

    Police interrogation strategies and pushing for confessions
    Jun 14 2026
    Brian Killacky, retired CPD homicide investigator and hostage negotiator, joins Karen Conti to discuss police interrogations, when Miranda rights must be given, why people admit to crimes they didn’t commit, lie detector tests, and his involvement in the Brown’s Chicken murder interrogation.
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  • ‘Broadview Six’ fallout, Karmelo Anthony found guilty

    ‘Broadview Six’ fallout, Karmelo Anthony found guilty
    Jun 14 2026
    Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the week’s trending legal news. Damon explains why we have grand juries and what happens during a grand jury process. He also provides an update on the ‘Broadview Six’ fallout and comments on the first-degree murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony in Texas.
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