Earlier this year we met Anne Marie Schlekeway, who had lost her voice to ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Anne Marie died late last week. We revisit the story of this remarkable woman. KissMyALS.com Read Anne Marie's final blog post

We have your thoughts on whether non-nurse midwives should be allowed to deliver babies in Illinois

We get an update on the state of AIDS on this World AIDS Day. AIDS Foundation of Chicago

Should midwives, without training as a doctor or nurse, be allowed to deliver babies in Illinois? We have more on the growing debate.

A new drug is being called a potential "game changer" in the battle against heart disease. Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on the latest findings in heart health. American Heart Association explanation of cholesterol

Is an aging population remaking the world? We talk with the author of a new book who says it definitely is and will explain how. Find out more about the book

Jay Shefsky looks at proton therapy for cancer as Illinois opens its first proton therapy facility. Advocates say it's better and safer than traditional radiation, but some doctors argue it's not worth the high cost. CDH Proton Center Dr. Ralph Weichselbaum

Fresh Medicine Did the Health reform bill alleviate the nation's health care crisis? One prominent politician says it made an obsolete system even worse. We talk to the Governor of Tennessee, the author of the new book Fresh Medicine: How to Fix, Reform and Build a Sustainable Health Care System.

A young mother's battle with breast cancer inspires an innovative approach to helping other women with the disease. The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation

We meet a Chicago man who contracted an incurable disease during the Gulf War that made it impossible for him to run, but now he runs 21 miles...to work.

A big week in Politics: The race for mayor focusing on White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel who's finally leaving Washington. But his residency may become an issue. A new CNN/Time poll indicates both the race for Senate and Governor are virtually tied. The highly controversial Health Care Reform finally becomes a reality but will it mean benefit cuts at McDonald's? And in sports, the still-undefeated Bears beat the penalty-plagued Packers. Guests:

Beloved Chicago comedian Bernie Mac died two years ago this month. Comedian George Willborn and Bernie Mac's daughter talk about the little known disease that took his life and what's being done to raise awareness. Bernie Mac Foundation

Now that the first wave in health care changes has begun, how will they impact you? We talk with the state director of insurance to find out. Find out about the new health insurance changes from the Illinois Department of Insurance

For two years a state website provided physicians' records, but earlier this year the law mandating this database was struck down. Should the state resurrect the database? We hear from both sides of this healthcare issue. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation House Bill 6409

Has electroconvulsive therapy been unfairly given a bad name? We speak with one woman who claims the treatment saved her life. Carol Kivler's website: Courageous Discovery National Alliance on Mental Illness

We learn about the breakthroughs -- and setbacks -- in recent Alzheimer's research. Alzheimer's Association website