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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

Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson's suicide stunned the sports world. We talk to medical experts to discuss the type of dementia some believe may have contributed to his death. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) explained

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

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.

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

Whether rushing to make the train or maneuvering the crowded, bustling streets of Chicago, city living can be very stressful. We talk with Jonathan Kaplan, a clinical psychologist, who says you don't have to jet off to a Buddhist monastery to find serenity. It's just a matter of altering your mindset.

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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'

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.

Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, joins us to discuss her controversial book about Chinese mothering. The topic has generated heated discussions about parenting and ethnicity across the country.

Since IBM's super computer Watson blew its human competition out of the water by winning on Jeopardy, the future of artificial intelligence looks bright. We explore that future. Washington Post with more on the story

Everything you ever needed to know about our four-legged equine friends, straight from the "Horse's" mouth. We take you inside the Field Museum's much anticipated new exhibit that has just galloped into town. Preview the exhibit online

From World War II bomber jets to failed car experiments, we find out how an expansive area underneath the Ford City Mall in West Lawn connects this neighborhood to its past.

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

Groupon deals have become wildly popular, but the offer made by one Chicago sandwich shop turned into a nightmare. What should businesses do before signing up with the deal-a-day giant? Eddie Arruza has the story. Groupon

Sick of shelling out at the gas pump? We sit down with the so-called father of the "Hypermiling" movement - who says you just don't have to. For more on Wayne Gerdes and CleanMPG.com Chicago Auto Show 2011

IBM's Watson super computer serves up stiff competition to its human challengers on Jeopardy. Ash-har Quraishi speaks with a computer scientist from Northwestern University about what the contest means for Artificial Intelligence. Learn about Watson

Banks and mortgage servicers are walking away from thousands of homes caught in the foreclosure pipeline. What does that do to neighborhoods, and the city itself? Elizabeth Brackett has the story. More on the story Woodstock Institute Story on lender 'walkaways'

The Senate candy desk is being occupied by Sen. Mark Kirk. We hear how Illinois candy companies are benefiting when Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us with a look at the week in business. Story on Kirk's candy desk

How did the mortgage crisis begin, and who's to blame? Bethany McLean, Vanity Fair writer and author of the book All the Devils Are Here, answers this question and many more.

Jane Addams and her fellow reformers understood the social value of art and its ability to break down barriers and uplift people. On the Art Beat, find out how Jane Addams' Hull House was an incubator for early Chicago artists. Hull House Museum Text of Jane Addam's book Twenty Years at Hull House Corbett vs. Dempsey gallery