Lou talked to Karen Hobs, 1st Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Environment.  They are hosting the first Environmental Resource Event this morning at U.S. Cellular Field from 9am to 3pm.  Folks can drop off their household hazardous waste, old computers, old or unused prescriptions, old gas and lawnmowers.  For more information visit www.cityofchicago.org/environment

Later in the show Lou spoke with David Field, President and CEO of Applied Solar, Inc., on solar powered shingles.  It's a no-brainer!  Solar powered anything is the way to go!  For any and all information visit http://www.appliedsolar.com/