The Illinois Senate voted unanimously to allow for an April 9 election to replace Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

See how the Illinois House voted on SB 3338 in our interactive graphic.

From congressman to convict -- to congressional candidate? Paris Schutz has more on why former Congressman Mel Reynolds wants his old seat back.

Illinois Public Radio and WUIS Statehouse Bureau Chief Amanda Vinicky has the latest news from day two of the Springfield veto session.

Having trouble understanding the stakes of the so-called fiscal cliff? The economics editor from The Wall Street Journal helps demystify the issue, and preview what comes next for the federal budget.

The Illinois General Assembly meets for day one of the veto session. Did anything get accomplished -- and what's next?

Chicago Public Schools brace for the possibility of dramatic closings, while the district and union argue over the value of shuttering schools -- and just how to do it.

A rare Norman Rockwell painting is up for auction here this weekend, and it could set a Chicago record. Eddie Arruza has the story.

Me and my fellow journalists who had arrived in the U.S. as part of the U.S.-Pakistan professional partnership program for journalists were planning to take the journey back home when I was asked by my channel to stay back in the U.S. and cover the elections. 

A date has been set for a special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton gives us a preview of the veto session in Springfield.

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton talks about concealed carry, tax reform and more in our web extra video.

With a balanced attack of running and passing, the Bears bounce back against the Vikings. James "Big Cat" Williams joins us with his take on Jay Cutler's return.

"Big Cat" Williams talks about his involvement with the Chicago Bears & Chase Food Drive and blocked field goals in our web extra vid

WTTW’s latest documentary takes a nostalgic look at Chicago in the 1970s and 1980s. We get a preview.