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Science Storms

We go inside the new $30 million exhibit that just blew into the Museum of Science and Industry.

• Science Storms
• Free Days at the Museum of Science and Industry

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News Analysis: University of Illinois Interim President

Students at the University of Illinois will be paying a lot more in tuition if the state continues not paying its bills. Interim President Stanley Ikenberry talks about the school's plans.

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Cross-Country Skiing

We meet some beginning cross-country skiers -- and some experts -- at one of Cook County's premier cross-country ski destinations.

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20 Great Towns and Neighborhoods

Is your town or neighborhood above the rest? Chicago Magazine's Dennis Rodkin shares his picks for the 20 best towns or neighborhoods in the Chicago area.

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News Analysis: U.S. Census

The U.S. Census Bureau mailed out its 2010 Census forms this week. Alvin Boutte, who is heading up Mayor Daley's "Complete Count Committee," joins us to talk about the process and why the census is important.

• Census 2010

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

St. Patrick's Day is nearly here. "Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with her picks for St. Paddy's Day to make sure your glass doesn't go empty.

• Alpana's St. Patrick's Day Drink Recommendations

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Foreclosures in Illinois were up 22 percent in February. WBBM Newsradio's Kris Kridel tells us how that figure compares to the rest of the nation when she joins us with the week's top business stories.

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News Analysis: Chicago Public Schools CEO

Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman paints a bleak picture for Chicago students if $700 million is cut from the budget. Ron Huberman joins Elizabeth Brackett to discuss the possible layoffs of 3,200 teachers and 600 non-teaching employees at CPS as well as other cuts.

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Governor Quinn

Illinois is in a deep fiscal crisis, with a budget deficit of $13 billion, additional billions in unpaid bills, and unfunded pension obligations that are through the roof. Governor Quinn joins Phil Ponce and Carol Marin to talk about his budget proposal, which offers the choice of education cuts or a tax hike, plus much more.