Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss how Cohen's candidacy might damage Gov. Quinn and the Democratic Party.

Elizabeth Brackett reports on the progress of ballot counting in Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Fewer than one thousand votes appear to separate Republican gubernatorial candidates Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard. They both join us to discuss what's next for their campaigns.

Governor Pat Quinn is claiming victory while his Democratic opponent Dan Hynes is saying not so fast. Gov. Quinn shares his thoughts about yesterday's primaries.

Last night's primary election results ran the gamut from landslide to too close to call. Our roundtable of political analysts joins us to share their insights.

She put an end to the reign of Todd Stroger. We talk to the Democratic primary winner in the race for Cook County Board President, Alderman Toni Preckwinkle.

We talk to Preckwinkle's Republican challenger, GOP primary-winner Roger Keats.

Eddie Arruza brings us the latest from the polls on primary election day.

Alderman Isaac Carothers pleaded guilty to corruption charges today as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. Eddie Arruza has the latest on the conviction.

Carol Marin and her panel discuss what issues will be impacted by the outcome of tomorrow's primary election.

Prolific writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills shares why he believes the atomic bomb transformed not just the nation but also presidential powers. Bomb Power: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State (penguingroup.com)

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Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines; Primary election voters will be heading to the polls on Tuesday; President Obama refocuses on the economy during his State of the Union address; Ford is adding 1,200 new jobs at its Torrence Avenue plant on Chicago's South Side; Chicago area home sales are on the rise; Mayor Daley canceled the traditional July 3rd fireworks extravaganza this week; and the surging Bulls are turning their season around. Guests:

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Republican senate primary candidate Patrick Hughes joins us to talk about his campaign. Campaign websites for all Republican candidates for senate (in ballot order):

State and federal regulators move in on Alexi Giannoulias' family bank. Carol Marin has the details plus what it might mean for the candidate.