Politics

Runoffs Ahead

The City Council is headed for a major shake-up after last night's results put a number of incumbent aldermen in jeopardy. We talk about who's in and who's out, who's facing a runoff battle in April -- and who is hoping for an endorsement from our new mayor-elect.

• 'Early and often' recap

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Aldermanic Winners

Four winners from the aldermanic races join us in the studio to talk about their vision for the new City Council.

• We profile the winners

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Analysis of Mayoral Race

How did Rahm Emanuel manage to garner 55 percent of the vote in the mayoral election? Our panel discusses that and more from 2011 Election Day.

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Election Day Recap

All the votes are counted: Rahm Emanuel will be the city's next mayor. Eddie Arruza shares some of the highlights from Chicago's 2011 Election Day.

• Look up Chicago election results

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Election Results

We provide the latest updates on the mayoral election right before Chicago Tonight signs off.

• Board of Elections
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Richard J. Daley's Rise to Power

Not many of us know the remarkable story of Richard J. Daley's rise to power. It's a tale of tremendous ambition and almost unbelievable good luck. We take a look back with John Callaway's story.

Health

Dave Duerson's Suicide

Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson's suicide stunned the sports world. We talk to medical experts to discuss the type of dementia some believe may have contributed to his death.

• Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) explained

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Political Chaos in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Senate Democrats are hiding out in Illinois to block Republican Gov. Scott Walker from stripping collective bargaining rights from Wisconsin public employees. Now lawmakers in Indiana are no-shows over anti-union legislation and are seeking refuge in Illinois. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel tackles the battles over union rights in Midwest legislatures.

• Politico.com article about Indiana lawmakers fleeing

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Chicago Elections 2011

The votes are cast, and Chicagoans wait to see if there will be a decisive victor or runoff in the much anticipated 2011 mayoral election. Eddie Arruza gives us the latest on voter turnout and concerns, as well as updates from the Chicago Board of Elections.

• 'Meet the Candidates'

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