10th District candidates Congressman Robert Dold and challenger Brad Schneider face-off for the last time before the election live in our studios.

It’s my third week in Chicago now, and the homesickness is beginning to creep in. Last night, I watched the final presidential debate and just to sum it up in few words: it disappointed me a lot.

Congressman Robert Dold and challenger Brad Schneider are in a heated race for the newly redrawn 10th District. This toss-up district is one of several key races under national scrutiny, which could determine whether or not Democrats regain control of the House next year. We break down some of the key issues at the forefront of tonight's 10th District forum.

President Obama and Mitt Romney talk foreign policy -- for the most part -- in the final presidential debate. But the two show few differences in their world view. We assess their global perspectives.

A vicious hit can’t stop Jay Cutler and the Bears from winning their fourth straight game.

Donald Peloquin candidate questionnaire.

Tonight is the final presidential debate. With 15 days to go, both campaigns are targeting the undecided voters in swing states.

Monday, October 22, marks the start of early voting for the November 6, 2012 general election. Any registered voter can cast a ballot in early voting through November 3, but they will have to present a government-issued photo I.D.

State Republicans are trying to take back the General Assembly as pension debts skyrocketed under Democratic leadership.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle asks a political insider to resign from his part-time county post that pays salary and full

The Chicago-based Poetry magazine celebrates 100 years. We talk with the editors about the magazine, which has arguably become one of the most powerful forces in the world of poetry.

Royal treasures of the Indian maharajas. We preview the new exhibition at the Field Museum.

Did a Chicago mobster die at a downtown dining establishment? Geoffrey Baer tells us more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

George McGovern, who ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic Party nominee for president in 1972, died Sunday at the age of 90. We revisit his 1978 conversation with John Callaway, where McGovern talks about an Illinois politician who was his inspiration from John Callaway Interviews.

In tonight's Viewer Mail, we have your thoughts about our 8th District Congressional forum last week with candidates Tammy Duckworth and