Thursday, June 17

Guest Nili Sachs, Ph.D. will discuss her book "Booby-Trapped" How to Feel Normal in a Breast-Obsessed World www.boobytrapped.com

Harry Brown, H. Brown Investigations, will answer questions drawing upon his extensive experience as a private investigator in the Chicago area.

Thursday June 3

It Takes a Village to Build A Brand
Cross Street welcomes special guest co-host Bill Kahn. Bill, a veteran creative force in the communications industry, will discuss what's important to be and to serve a successful business.

Thursday, May 27

Cate Allen, author of A Year Without Time, talks with Joan and guest co-host Patti DeFarno about her family adventure canoe trip on the Missouri River. www.ayearwithouttime.com

Guest Ann Marie Wishard, author of
Herb Talk, A practical A to Z guide to health using Herbs and Supplements. Her website is:
www.sweetannie.com
1 - 800-995-4372

Thursday, May 20

Guest Diane Berry is a former family law attorney turned psychotherapist and the author of
Child-Friendly Divorce: A Divorce(d) Therapist's Guide to Helping Your Children Thrive
for more info go to: bluewaterspublications.com

Guest Barbara Altemus, family therapist and international peace advocate, has worked in the healing arts for more than 25 years. Altemus speaks nationally and internationally and leads workshops to teach people how to transform painful experiences. Her new book is entitled The Gift of Pain. Her website is:
www.thegiftofpain.com

Thursday, May 13

Get things under control at home with the help of CONTROL
Centralize, Observe, Narrow, Toss, Record, Organize, Live. Guest Amy Knapp will elaborate on her statement,
"Either we control our time or it controls us".
Visit her web site at: www.thefamilyorganizer.com

Elena Vakhrenova
Cruising Cuisine for Home Entertaining, Inc.
www.cruising-cuisine.com
Prior to writing her first book, Cruising Cuisine for Home Entertaining in 2002, chef and freelance food writer Elena Vakhrenova traveled the oceans and rivers of the world aboard passenger ships serving some of the most demanding clientele on land or sea.

Harry Brown, private investigator, will share his expertise on serial killers, missing persons, and tips to keep your loved ones safe. With over 30 years of investigative experience, Harry and his team of experts get the job done.
To contact Harry, call 847-838-1760, or visit his website: www.hbrowninvestigations.com

Thursday, April 29
Hosts Joan Conlisk and Karen Cunningham discuss relationships, fashion, travel, pets, health, movies, books and more.

Cosmetics expert Paula Begoun reveals everything the cosmetics industry doesn't want you to know and the fashion magazines can't tell you. Her website can be found at:
www.cosmeticop.com

Carolina Fernandez, aka Rocket Mom!, will share her experience on using creativity as an essential parenting tool. go to www.rocketmom.com for more info.

Dr. Cass Ingram, author of "Natural Cures for Killer Germs", talks about the new drug-resistant TB strain, how it's transmitted, and offers advice about natural remedies. Listeners may obtain more information on the remedies Dr. Ingram recommends by calling 800-243-5242, or they may also visit the web site at: www.oreganol.com

March 11, 2004
Bob Baker, www.TheBuzzFactor.com Bob discussed the five myths of American Idol and offered advice about marketing your creative talent.

March 4, 2004
Sue Voigt, Founder and Teacher of Metakids. Metakids offers classes for children ages 4-12 where they learn to use their imaginations, feel confident, cooperate with others, and relax through yoga and breathing exercises.
For info - 847-369-0016

Jan Cline Leahy, Executive Director of the Career Resource Center. CRC offers support and networking for job seekers. Services include access to the internet and other office equipment use, interview training, presentations by outside professionals, private search sessions and more.
For info - 847-295-5626 or http://lfkhome.northstarnet.org/employ

Ilene Wynn, Registered Dietitian. Ilene offers her expertise and sets us straight about current diet fads. Ilene can be reached at 847-535-7037

Rachel Power, columnist for greatboyfriends.com, gives us insight into the world of on-line dating and chronicles some recent experiences. Currently, she's all about dating younger men....

Karen and Joan also discussed the film My Architect.
Films reviews are now a weekly feature.

February 26, 2004
John Challenger, CEO of global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas www.challengergray.com

Norm Van Maldegiam, Pres.Van Maldegiam and Assoc. Retained Executive Recruiter 847-835-9660

Rachel Power, columnist for greatboyfriends.com

J Terri Ross Salon in Glencoe 847-835-9660
Terri Ross and Kathleen Ciran

February 19, 2004
Rev. Edward C. Udovic, C.M. from DePaul University answered questions about ending the Barat/DePaul alliance. He said that although the education offered at Barat was excellent, the graduate program attendance was lower than hoped for and the cost to update the physical plant at Barat too high.

Rachel Power, columnist for greatboyfriends.com gave her opinion on the concept of true love, and her belief that it is rare if not a lie. She also forecasts that Carrie on "Sex in The City" will remain a singleton.

Brian D. Price, author of "Meals to Die For", told us more about his book and his life. He cleared up the misconception of it being a real cookbook; it's more a story of men in prison and how they are human even when facing their last meal. A prison cook while incarcerated for 14 years, Brian would like the death penalty revoked - he says that life in prison is bad enough for the most serious of criminals. Find out more about Brian or order his book at www.mealstodiefor.com

Emily Burke, Patient Services Rep from the American Cancer Society, told us more about a wonderful program for women facing chemotherapy called Look Good -Feel Better. Skin Care, Makeup, Hair Loss are all addressed at meetings where patients can learn skills from professionals and receive many quality skin care and makeup gifts. For more info. call 630-932-1141, or go to www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org

Also, the American Cancer Society has a 24/7 helpline 1-800-ACS-2345. Their website is www.cancer.org

February 12, 2004
Valentine's Day...
healthy hearts...broken hearts...learning by heart...cheatin' hearts...

Joan and Karen talk with Harry Brown, founder and president of H. Brown Investigations, Ltd. Topics will include pre-divorce discovery, domestic investigations, pre-marital discovery and more. Contact H.Brown Investigations, Ltd. at 847-838-1760

Then Cross Street talks about real hearts with a real cardiologist....
Cardiologist Dr. Eileen Kelly, who leads the Women's Heart Program at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, will discuss ways that we can take care of ourselves and prevent serious problems. The Women's Heart Program phone line is 847-492-5700, ext. 1160, or visit their website, www.enh.org

Next Karen and Joan learn about dyslexia and the effort that is now made for early detection and giving special help, with the result being that kids are soon back into mainstream education and enjoying success at school. Guest Sue Grisko, President of the Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
For more information their website is www.interdys.org

February 5 , 2004
On today's Cross Street show, Karen and Joan hosted guests Rob Powers from Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority,

Andrea Scott from Study Smart who spoke about the tutoring help. Study Smart can provide for students K-12.
Their web site is: www. estudysmart.com
or you can call 773-248-4800 for more information.
And
Marilee Ciello, Educational Consultant with NSSED, who answered questions about the variety of services available to students through their local public schools.

January 29, 2004
Joan and Karen host the morning show this Thursday from 7-9am as well as Cross Street at its regular time, Noon - 2pm.

HOME SCHOOLING- is it right for your kids?
Our first guest is Jean Kulczyk, a homeschooling expert.
Jean's phone- 847-662-5432
Homeschooling Information: www.homeeducatorsconference.org.
The 7th In-Home* Conference has been scheduled for
March 26-27, 2004.
This event will be held at the Sheraton Chicago Northwest in Arlington Heights, IL.
*Illinois Nonsectarian Homeschooling Options for a Meaningful Education This conference features 240 simultaneous workshops for parents and children.
The website for the statewide inclusive homeschooling organization is www.illinoishouse.org
For telephone information about homeschooling in Illinois, call 773-338-8330.

We'll also talk with Carmel Sullivan, Founder of Co-abode Single Mothers House Sharing.

Dale Grande, owner of Chicago Tattooing and Piercing Co., Inc. will be our guest during the second half of the show this week. Dale has been a tattoo artist for 30 years.

And, Joan and Karen will be talking about getting organized with Patti DeFarno, owner of All In Order, a professional organizing service.
More information on All In Order can be found at www.getallinorder.com

Have you seen or heard about Starting Over the Reality TV Show on NBC that's shot right here in Chicago? Karen and Joan have been watching and got in touch with Stephanie Powers, Casting Director for the show, who will answer questions and provide some backstage info.

Low-Carb, Low-Cal - been to the grocery store lately and seen all the new products that are touting Low-Carb as their claim to fame.
Has the Atkins Diet taken over America?
What about the protein element - the beef component?
Should we stay away from all beef until this Mad Cow scare has gone away?
We're talking with registered dietitian Ilene Wynn.
Call in and jump in to the conversation. 708-493-1530

And Rachel Power, columnist for greatboyfriends.com tells how job searches are similar to date searches, and provides us with her thoughts about Reality TV.

Now that the holidays are upon us, travel plans loom large. And when we travel, what impact does the holiday season have on our pets? This week we look to our guests to help us sort these issues out.

Leslie Wilde, President of Hubbard Woods Travel
Dorian Breuer, Director of Development at Orphans of the Storm
Sally Brown, President of Ambassadair Travel Club
Simon Whitacre, owner of A Yuppy Puppy boarding and day care

Barbara Coloroso, author of "The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander". Her website is: www.kidsareworthit.com

Judy S. Freedman, author of "Easing the Teasing" Her website is: www.easingtheteasing.com

Sheila Culkin, clinical psychologist specializing in weight control and eating disorders can be reached at smc@northwestern.edu

Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer, clinical psychologist who spoke with us on a variety of

HOT BUTTON ISSUE: Unisex / Transgender Bathrooms? Is this something we need or is this another media circus to distract us and get us all riled up?

Guests this week include: Registered dietician Ilene Wynn LD/RD who will answer questions on nutrition and dieting. ALSO Nancy Lund owner of Curves For Women in Glenview and Northbrook, will discuss an "amazing" way to get fit.
Glenview: 847 832 1900
Northbrook: 847 564 0853

Fran Yoshioka, a fashion trend forecaster, on updating your wardrobe for interviewing and the workplace and she'll also answer the universal question:
What is "business casual" anyway?

Bound For College, Admission coach Bonnie Bell Pacelli joins us for a discussion on Admission tactics. We will also be speaking with Loyola Academy's Julie Matthei.
Bonnie Bell's phone # is 847 446 9010
Julie Matthei's phone# is 847 920 2511

Rachel Power, columnist for greatboyfriends.com, will address internet dating dilemmas, and tell how one of her top rules is to take it slowly.
If all else fails, Rachel suggests using Rejection Line to put an end to the "bad date" once and for all .
In Chicago call: 773 509 5096. In NYC call 212 479 7990.