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Concert of Unity from the Pope's Maestro

The man known as the Pope's Maestro, Sir Gilbert Levine, joins us to talk about a concert celebrating Pope John Paul II.

Joe Walsh Questionnaire

Joe Walsh candidate questionnaire.

Brad Schneider

Brad Schneider is the Democratic nominee in the race for Congress in the 10th District.

Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh is the Republican incumbent in the race for Congress in the 8th district.

Presidential Town Hall Debate Preview

President Obama is looking to avoid another lackluster performance at Tuesday's town hall debate. Jason DeSanto has more on what each candidate needs to succeed. 

Ask Geoffrey: 10/16

Chicago's skyline was once booming with billboards and neon signs. But where are they now? Geoffrey Baer answers this and more in Ask Geoffrey.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Under Investigation?

Several reports surface of a new investigation into the campaign finances of Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Chicago Public Schools Shake-Up

After 17 months, Jean-Claude Brizard has stepped down as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. On Friday, the mayor announced Barbara Byrd-Bennett as his replacement. Who is the new head of CPS, and what obstacles does she face? Carol Marin and her guests have the latest.

Northwestern Athletics

Northwestern University Athletics Vice President Jim Phillips joins us to talk about the state-of-the-art athletics facility coming to campus -- and a Wildcat football team on the rise.

Viewer Mail: 10/15

Absentee Aldermen

We have your thoughts on the high rate of absenteeism by some members of Chicago's City Council in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 10/12

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 10/12

Joel Weisman and his panel critique Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s oratory skills and continue their conversation about his budget plan in our web extra video.

Election 2012 Maps

Maps from our partners at the PBS NewsHour, with a breakdown of Illinois unemployment, diversity, and more. 

1st District

Democratic: Bobby Rush; Republican: Donald E. Peloquin

2nd District

Democratic: Jesse Jackson, Jr.; Republican: Brian Woodworth; Independant: Marcus Lewis

3rd District

Democratic: Daniel Lipinski; Republican: Richard L. Grabowski

4th District

Democratic: Luis V. Gutierrez; Republican: Hector Concepcion

5th District

Democratic: Mike Quigley; Republican: Dan Schmitt; Green: Nancy Wade

6th District

Democratic: Leslie Coolidge; Republican: Peter J. Roskam

7th District

Democratic: Danny K. Davis; Republican: Rita Zak; Independent: John H. Monaghan

8th District

Democratic: Tammy Duckworth; Republican: Joe Walsh

9th District

Democratic: Jan Schakowsky; Republican: Timothy C. Wolfe

10th District

Democratic: Brad Schneider; Republican: Robert Dold

11th District

Democratic: Bill Foster; Republican: Judy Biggert

14th District

Democratic: Dennis Anderson; Republican: Randy M. Hultgren

16th District

Democrat: Wanda Rohl; Republican: Adam Kinzinger
 

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