A proposal is in the works that would force the city's two coal fired power plants to switch to natural gas or shut down. It has majority support in City Council, but it still might not pass. Paris Schutz tells us why. Chicago Clean Power Coalition

Harry Volkman spent 55 years on the air forecasting Chicago's ever-changing weather. We catch up with him and talk about his new book. What's Volkman up to? To buy Volkman's self-published book, send him an email

If you were taken with the alligator caught in the Chicago River last summer - this should have you chomping at the bit - so to speak. We preview Reptile Fest - with live animals in the studio! Event information Chicago Herpetological Society

It's been another day of cancellations and inspections. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at what Southwest Airlines is doing to address the problems that caused part of a mid-air fuselage tear Friday and how it may affect Chicago travelers. More on Southwest controversy

New condos popped up everywhere over the last two decades -- but were they built to last? Paris Schutz reports on the leaky truth behind many Chicago condos, and why the trickle effect has homeowners fearing the worst. Hear one homeowner's story, from mold infestation to lawsuit Photo gallery: upload your own leaky condo photos

A truly inventive opera uses live actors, robots, and futuristic set design.  It's called "Death and the Powers" and we'll talk to the composer -- a cellist and inventor whose technologies helped create Guitar Hero.

New York Times conservative Op-ed Columnist David Brooks has written on just about everything -- politics, war, class and beyond. We talk to him about his new book, where he reveals the power of our unconscious and its role in our development.

In yet another first in man's exploration of space, NASA's "Messenger" spacecraft arrived at the planet Mercury. It's the first craft ever to go into orbit around the closest planet to the sun. We talk to an Astrophysicist from the Adler Planetarium about what humans are learning from our planetary neighbors.

When it comes to your electric supply, ComEd may no longer be the only game in town. But does competition equal a lower power bill? Carol Marin and her panel discuss the issue.

AT&T announced plans to purchase T-Mobile for $39 billion. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to look at how the deal will impact Chicago business.

People across the world wait anxiously for the next development in the Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown scare. What is the nuclear energy situation here, and should we be afraid of radiation too? We talk with nuclear and radiation experts on the show. More on the Story: Local doctor on effects of radiation exposure

Body Worlds is back. The popular exhibit of preserved and dissected human bodies and body parts has returned to Chicago. This newest version focuses on how we age -- on the inside. Eddie Arruza reports on our internal life cycle. Body Worlds exhibit information Watch more Cultural Connections online

The stock market took a dip today, as news from Japan's nuclear plants left investors rattled. We find out what the disasters in Asia will mean for the market here at home.

Jay Shefsky talks with scientists who have found a way to create replacements for brain cells that die in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease. More on the Story

The devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan has already claimed thousands of lives. But now, the risk of a potential meltdown at a power plant raises new concerns about the use of nuclear energy. We talk with two experts to get their take on nuclear power. Sound off on our discussion board about nuclear power

Motorists may be doing a double-take as they head to fill up their tanks. Chicago-area gas prices have risen 11 percent in the last month. We find out what's behind the soaring dollar signs and if we can look forward to paying $5 a gallon in the near future. Find Chicago Gas Prices Tell us how you cope with higher gas prices