The general election is 8 days away and campaigns are making their final pleas to woo voters.

Lance Tyson wants to take over ousted former State Rep. Derrick Smith's seat, but trails Smith in the polls by nearly 40 points. He joins us to discuss his campaign and his odds of victory on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.

The Chicago Housing Authority faces questions about its billion-dollar mixed-income experiment.

Robbie Gould's kick seals an ugly come-from-behind win.

Look out below!  Why are some Chicago neighborhood homes below street level?

We have your thoughts on our interview with Kevin Coval about rapper Chief Keef.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

In our web-extra video, Joel Weisman and his Week in Review panel discuss the political climate of election season and the scrutinizing of candidates’ every word. Watch the web-exclusive conversation.

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

We have reaction from Chicago aldermen to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed city budget.

Chicago voters aren't just choosing candidates on their election ballots.

Chicago rapper Chief Keef has earned himself a major record contract. Now the South Side native also faces legal challenges. We talk about the 17-year-old's talent and troubles, and what it says about Chicago.

A Chicago Public Schools program that gets students into better colleges and helps them stay there is expanding. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

The new president of the Field Museum shares his vision for one of the city's cultural icons.

In tonight's Viewer Mail, we have some of your thoughts about our recent Congressional Forums.