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.

The use of unmanned drone aircraft to strike alleged terrorists has been a signature element of President Obama's war on terror. But are the attacks legal? Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in.

A new film takes an irreverent look at the Electoral College. We talk with the co-producer of Electoral Dysfunction.

The general election is 8 days away and campaigns are making their final pleas to woo voters. Will Sandy sway voters away from the polls? And what is the chance of a split between the popular and electoral votes? Carol Marin and her panel have the latest on national and local races.

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.

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.

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. Paris Schutz reports on why some ballot questions are causing confusion.