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Kwame Raoul Declares Victory Over Erika Harold in Attorney General Race

Democrats sweep statewide races, with state Sen. Kwame Raoul winning the race for Illinois attorney general; and Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Treasurer Mike Frerichs and Secretary of State Jesse White retaining their seats.

J.B. Pritzker Defeats Gov. Bruce Rauner in Race for Illinois Governor

The billionaire Hyatt hotels heir handily defeated Republican incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday, closing out one of the most expensive statewide races in U.S. history. 

City of Chicago and Cook County See Surge in Voting

Voter interest was strong this Election Day. Both the Chicago Board of Elections and its suburban Cook County counterpart say turnout has been higher than in previous midterm elections. 

Nov. 6, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 6, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Author Says Populist Leaders Are Undermining Democracy

Are democracies under threat? University of Chicago law professor Tom Ginsburg thinks they are, and has co-authored a new book on saving this country’s constitutional democracy.

Discovery of Political Buttons at NEIU Offers Glimpse Into Past

A newly discovered collection of old political buttons may tell us something about the voters of an earlier era.

Chicago Teen Charged in Trio of Carjackings

The 17-year-old suspect now faces two felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a weapon and one felony count of aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Cook County Sees First Cold-Related Death of the Season

A 52-year-old man was pronounced dead Saturday morning about 10 minutes after he was discovered on the city's far South Side.

Blackhawks Fire 3-Time Stanley Cup Winning Coach Quenneville

“This is certainly a very difficult decision,” general manager Stan Bowman said in a statement. “But I believe it is in the best interests of the Blackhawks organization.” 

Election Day Coverage from WTTW News

From the top of the ticket to the Water Reclamation District, we’re covering scores of races today online and on “Chicago Tonight.” Find our latest news and voter information right here at election central.

For Chicago Voters, Confusion Clouds Ballot Questions

Beyond selecting candidates, voters face a number of ballot questions that they’ll be asked to weigh in on. But will the results count?

Nov. 5, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 5, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Public Health Chief Addresses Lead Contamination in Chicago Homes

The city acknowledges elevated levels of lead in some homes. How concerned should Chicagoans be about the safety of their tap water?

Obama Stumps for Pritzker, Democrats in Chicago

Ten years to the day that President Barack Obama held a Grant Park celebration upon his election as the 44th president of the United States, he was back in Chicago to gin up support for local Democrats.

Trump, Obama Rhetoric Symbolizes ‘Titanic Clash’ of Parties

Closing arguments and tight races on this election eve. Lisa Desjardins of the “PBS NewsHour” breaks down the high stakes of the midterms.