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. More on the story

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

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

We go to our video vault and take another look at our 1997 visit with Rahm Emanuel at his West Wing office in the Clinton White House.

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'

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

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.

We provide the latest updates on the mayoral election right before Chicago Tonight signs off. Board of Elections More on the Story

Wisconsin Democrats may have fled the Capitol, but tens of thousands of protesters have taken their place. We talk with Illinois lawmakers about what the union woes of our neighbor to the north mean for us, and how long the Wisconsin Democrats' impromptu stay in Illinois might last. Coverage at our 'More on the Story' blog

Why local lawmakers, the FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration say this device could bring down an aircraft. And what local officials are planning to do to curb what they say is a growing threat to air safety at O'Hare and Midway airports. Our 'More on the Story' coverage

Mayoral candidates are done hitting the campaign trail -- for now. Tomorrow, Chicago voters head to the polls to cast their ballots. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the city's mayoral race, the day before Election Day. 'Meet the Candidates'

It's been a jam-packed day for the mayoral candidates on the eve of Election Day. So who will come out victorious? And will there be a runoff? Our panel sounds off.

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, the tone turns nasty in the final days of the mayoral campaign. In a rally for Gery Chico, a union leader calls Rahm Emanuel a "Wall Street Judas." Mayor Daley says that's anti-Semitic. But Chico, who has three Jewish daughters, disagrees. Just weeks after a major income tax increase, Gov. Pat Quinn's $52.7 billion budget includes tough cuts and billions in borrowing. And in sports, Super Bowl Bears great Dave Duerson is found dead. Blackhawks Coach Joel Quenneville is hospitalized. And the Bulls beat the league's best.

Gov. Pat Quinn presented his budget to lawmakers in Springfield today. Part of the plan includes borrowing nearly $9 billion to pay overdue bills and other state debts. Ash-har Quraishi joins us to talk about the budget proposal. More on the budget

Carol Marin and several experts, including Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, take a closer look at the governor's budget plan, and what may happen next in the General Assembly.

At a rally yesterday, a Gery Chico supporter compared Rahm Emanuel to Judas. Elizabeth Brackett addresses this, and other news in the final week before the mayoral election. Clip from Chico rally