It's not just a catchy '80s song (with amazing back-up dancers to boot!) There is actually research that suggests romantic love is an addiction.Dr. Helen Fisher is a biological anthropologist who studies the effects that love has on our brains and our bodies. Fisher's books include Why Him?

During his annual budget address in February, Gov. Pat Quinn proposed closing the Tamms Correctional Center in southern Illinois. On Monday, passionate supporters and opponents of that move gathered at a hearing in Ullin, Illinois. Supporters of the closure include the Tamms Ten Year project.

 At the height of the recession, we heard more and more about the "mancession." But as we see signs of economic recovery, men are starting to gain some of those jobs back. Where does that leave women? Are they benefiting from the recovery, too?

February's jobs report showed signs of hope for the unemployed (although some say we've seen these brief bright spots before). Of course new vacancies are good news for those eager to jump back onto the market. There are others, however, who have career stability but still want more.

Today we talk with author David Finch about being diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome—by his wife. Also, which House and Senate seats are in play?

The Association of Writers and Writing Programs, or AWP, conference is in Chicago this weekend. That means a bevy of published writers passing along wisdom to eager and hungry aspiring writers.

Steve talked today to local writer and publisher JC Gabel and Josh Schollmeyer about their new venture The Chicagoan, a magazine including long-form interviews and profiles of local cultural figures.