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In tonight's Viewer Mail, we have some of your thoughts about our recent Congressional Forums.

11th District candidates Congresswoman Judy Biggert and challenger Bill Foster spoke with Phil Ponce live in our studios. Watch the forum here and read our live web chat transcript. After the forum, both candidates answered questions from the media in a press conference. Watch the web extra videos.

Congresswoman Judy Biggert and challenger Bill Foster face-off live in our studios in our 11th District Congressional forum.

Illinois home sales buck the national decline and Chicago-based R.R. Donnelley releases Google's earnings early due to "human error." Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has those stories, and more top business headlines.

A stunning way to save the old Prentice Women's Hospital from the wrecking ball is proposed by a noted Chicago architect. But the idea is rejected. We find out why.

10th District candidates Congressman Robert Dold and challenger Brad Schneider spoke with Phil Ponce live in our studios. Watch the forum here and read our live web chat transcript. After the forum, both candidates answered questions from the media in a press conference. Watch the web extra videos.

10th District candidates Congressman Robert Dold and challenger Brad Schneider face-off for the last time before the election live in our studios.

President Obama and Mitt Romney talk foreign policy -- for the most part -- in the final presidential debate. But the two show few differences in their world view. We assess their global perspectives.

A vicious hit can’t stop Jay Cutler and the Bears from winning their fourth straight game. James "Big Cat" Williams joins us to analyze the Monday night showdown against the Detroit Lions.

Donald Peloquin candidate questionnaire.

Tonight is the final presidential debate. With 15 days to go, both campaigns are targeting the undecided voters in swing states. But, how much sway will this debate have? And what are the polls saying? Carol Marin and her guests have the latest on the presidential and congressional races.

Monday, October 22, marks the start of early voting for the November 6, 2012 general election. Any registered voter can cast a ballot in early voting through November 3, but they will have to present a government-issued photo I.D.

State Republicans are trying to take back the General Assembly as pension debts skyrocketed under Democratic leadership. The Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney breaks down some key races.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle asks a political insider to resign from his part-time county post that pays salary and full benefits. Paris Schutz has more on this obscure county agency, and what it costs taxpayers.

Royal treasures of the Indian maharajas. We preview the new exhibition at the Field Museum.

Did a Chicago mobster die at a downtown dining establishment? Geoffrey Baer tells us more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

George McGovern, who ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic Party nominee for president in 1972, died Sunday at the age of 90. We revisit his 1978 conversation with John Callaway, where McGovern talks about an Illinois politician who was his inspiration from John Callaway Interviews.

In tonight's Viewer Mail, we have your thoughts about our 8th District Congressional forum last week with candidates Tammy Duckworth and Congressman Joe Walsh.

For the fourth straight year, Chicago Tonight's own Elizabeth Brackett is a World Triathlon Champion! 

Phil Ponce and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Phil Ponce and his panel talk about President Obama’s election night party at McCormick Place. Watch the web-exclusive conversation.

In our first Congressional Candidate Forum, 8th District candidates Congressman Joe Walsh and challenger Tammy Duckworth spoke with Eddie Arruza live in our studios. Watch the forum here and read our live web chat transcript. After the debate, both candidates answered questions from the media in a press conference. Watch the web extra videos.

In our first Congressional Candidate Forum, 8th District candidates Congressman Joe Walsh and challenger Tammy Duckworth talk with Eddie Arruza, live in our studios.

We have some of your thoughts about the Chicago Public Schools shake-up and the new schools CEO in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Will President Obama's strong performance at Tuesday's debate stall Mitt Romney's momentum in key swing states? With just 19 days to go until the election, we discuss the candidates' possible paths to victory.

Our international exchange journalist from Pakistan, Mansoor Ali Khan, joins us with an update on Malala Yousafzai, a teenager who was shot by the Taliban, and the impact she is having on reform in Pakistan.