Elizabeth Brackett reports from President Barack Obama's election night headquarters at McCormick Place. Watch the web extra videos.

Eight years ago, President Barack Obama appeared on Chicago Tonight to debate his opponent, Republican Alan Keyes, in the race for U.S. Senate.

Check out PBS NewsHour's live Election Day blog with on-the-ground reports from local PBS stations, results as they roll in, and analysis from a cast of NewsHour guests.

There's confusion at many Chicago polling places on this election day as redrawn wards send voters scrambling to find their assigned voting place. We have the very latest LIVE from the Chicago Board of Elections.

Joel Weisman joins us to help us understand what to look for as the results begin to come in.

Paris Schutz reports on the latest from the heated swing state of Wisconsin, home of GOP vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan.

Tomorrow is Election Day and the Presidential candidates are criss-crossing the country one last time.  How accurate are the polls?  What's happening in swing states? And what are the critical demographics of this election? Carol Marin and her panel have the latest.

Senator Mark Kirk's emotional first public appearance since suffering a massive stroke more than nine months ago. Paris Schutz has more on his Willis Tower climb and what it means for his recovery.

Chances are you're not familiar with the dozens of judges on the ballot this year. We break down your choices.

"Where's the beer?" Those were among the first words uttered by Republican U.S. Senator Mark Kirk after climbing 37 floors of the Willis Tower.  It was Kirk's much-anticipated first appearance in front of the public and reporters since suffering a debilitating stroke on January 21st that left him partially physically impaired.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel look at this year’s school report cards, and Mayor Emanuel’s deal with Walgreen’s to offer gift cards to CPS parents who come to school to pick up their child’s report card. Watch the web-exclusive conversation.

All eyes may be focused on the election, but the state's pension crisis only gets worse. Paris Schutz has the latest on when a deal might be reached.

With five days until the election, how are the campaigns spending their resources--and which voters are they reaching out to? Eddie Arruza and his panel have more. 

We have some of your thoughts about whether or not the Electoral College should be abolished in tonight's viewer mail.

Voter ID laws have made headlines across the country. So, what are the new laws? Who is affected? And what is their purpose? University of Chicago law professor gives the ins and outs of voter ID rules.