A date has been set for a special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. Paris Schutz has more on a wide open field of candidates.

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.

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns after nearly five months on medical leave. We look at the life, legacy and future of the now former congressman.

Plans are already underway for a special election to fill the seat in the 2nd Congressional District in the wake of Jesse Jackson Jr.'s resignation. We tell you what's next.

Officials react to Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s resignation.

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned from Congress, citing ongoing health concerns and acknowledging a federal investigation.

Two members of Congress join us to discuss the looming fiscal cliff and what Congress is doing to avoid it.

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

Ald. Sandi Jackson is a no-show as the Chicago City Council passes Mayor Rahm Emanuel's budget by a 46-3 vote. Paris Schutz has the details.

We have both sides of the debate on the mayor's controversial proposal to have the city purchase electricity in bulk on behalf of residents.

We have your thoughts on the Illinois pension crisis in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Is Illinois' pension crisis unfixable? Paris Schutz has the latest on an ominous new report.

Chicago's deputy mayor -- one of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's top economic advisers -- discusses the city's latest budget, expected to be approved on Thursday.

He correctly predicted the winner in all 50 states in last week's presidential election-- and quickly became an icon for math geeks worldwide. We talk with statistician Nate Silver.

The mayor brushes off questions some of his aides committed a felony by secretly recording phone conversations with reporters. One group is calling for an investigation. Paris Schutz has the latest.