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We have your thoughts on Illinois' first attempts at pension reform in tonight's viewer feedback.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue the conversation online, with more about the legacy of former Mayor Jane Byrne, the post-election interactions between Bruce Rauner and Pat Quinn, and future job options for Pat Quinn.

Legendary film and stage director Mike Nichols died at age 83. Nichols is remembered for being among the pioneering forces in the early days of our sister station, WFMT.

We share what you had to say about air traffic noise near O'Hare Airport and Sandhill Cranes in tonight's viewer feedback.

More than two weeks after the election, the Illinois Treasurer’s race has been decided. Democratic candidate Mike Frerichs will become the next treasurer.

Watch an episode of Callaway Magazine with Jane Byrne from Nov. 4, 1983.

Watch an episode of Callaway Interviews with Jane Byrne from Dec. 11, 1979.

Watch a Feedback episode from Dec. 12, 1977 featuring Jane Byrne.

Watch a Chicago Feedback episode from Dec. 9, 1980 featuring Jane Byrne.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue the conversation by discussing the controversy this week over Metra conductor and engineer salaries. And a new archbishop arrives in Chicago.

Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne died Friday morning at age 81. Byrne served from 1979 to 1983, and was Chicago's first and only female mayor.

State and local officials comment on the death of former Chicago mayor Jane Byrne. The city’s first and only female mayor died Friday morning at the age of 81.

We meet Chicago's new Catholic archbishop, Blase Cupich, who arrived in Chicago today ahead of his formal installation on Nov. 18.

We share what you had to say about Slow Roll Chicago, Get Covered Illinois, Mariano's grocery stores, and the proposed Lucas Museum design in tonight's viewer feedback.

We share what you had to say about Artist Alison Ruttan and governor-elect Bruce Rauner’s relationship with the Illinois Senate and House leadership in tonight's viewer feedback.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Governor-elect Bruce Rauner introduces high-profile Democrats and Republicans as part of his transition team.

Illinois legislators talk about the upcoming Fall Veto Session and look ahead to working with Bruce Rauner's administration.

Eric Schlosser joins us to discuss his nonfiction book, Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident and the Illusion of Safety.

We share what you had to say about the Lucas Museum, our candidate forums, and election coverage in tonight's viewer feedback.

After all the polling, robo-calls and attack ads, the party is over. Who is left standing? We talk about the winners and what is ahead for Illinois and the nation with our panel. 

As Republicans gained control of the Senate, there's one Democrat who wasn't unseated: U.S. Rep Bill Foster. He beat Republican challenger State Rep. Darlene Senger in the election with 53 percent of the vote to Senger's 47 percent. He stops by Chicago Tonight to discuss what's ahead for Congress.

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin recently visited Chicago to receive the prestigious Sandburg Literary Award from the Chicago Public Library and its foundation. It follows her major role in filmmaker Ken Burns' latest PBS documentary on the Roosevelts -- Teddy, Franklin and Eleanor.

Republican Bruce Rauner will be the next Illinois governor as Pat Quinn officially conceded at 3:30 pm Wednesday.