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For months, the big question in Illinois politics has been who is going to be the Democrat running to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. The Associated Press has called that race, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeating U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly.

It’s Election Day in Illinois. We’ll have the latest on key races and voter turnout. Plus, a look at what’s at stake and how local races play into the national picture.

What to watch for in tomorrow’s primary election. And could it be the Hammond Bears? Where things stand on Indiana’s push to court the Monsters of the Midway.

How are financial markets responding to news around the world? And the movie “Sinners” is up for 16 Oscars this weekend. How the film is sparking conversation around blues history.

At least two people are dead after tornadoes and severe weather hit the area. And the war in Iran is on Day 12 with no end in sight.

Planning for the future of the Great Lakes. How TSA agents are faring after nearly a month without pay. And a look at why Latino arts organizations fall behind in financial support.

Three U.S. Senate candidates join "Chicago Tonight" in their last forum before the March 17 primary election. Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Juliana Stratton on war powers, immigration and more.

Kristi Noem is out as the head of Homeland Security. And an effort to bring home the remains of missing U.S. service members.

The death toll rises in the Middle East as the conflict in Iran escalates. And who is expected to attend the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s services in Chicago.

The Democrats running in the Cook County Board president primary join “Chicago Tonight.” Toni Preckwinkle and Brendan Reilly talk about the issues facing residents and share their visions for the office.

Trump fans the flames of war in Iran — what we know and where we’re going. And could more nuclear reactors be coming to Illinois?

Chicagoans line up to pay their respects to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. His daughter joins “Chicago Tonight.”

What conflict between the U.S. and Iran could look like as tensions rise. And local birders accidentally make a scientific discovery.

President Donald Trump finds a new way to impose his tariffs. And the EPA rolls back regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.

Where does the Chicago Police Department stand in complying with federal oversight? And what four years of data reveals about officers’ use of force.

A new study examines the Chicago Police Department’s use of force. And lawmakers react to the governor’s budget address.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget address gets sentimental. And a legal and spiritual victory as local clergy members are able to go inside the Broadview ICE facility.

The late Rev. Jesse Jackson may have been born in South Carolina, but he lived most of his life as a Chicagoan.

Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson. We discuss the life and legacy of the civil rights icon and former presidential candidate.

Join us as we launch our Firsthand: Democracy initiative. We explore the state of civic participation and hear how some Chicagoans are working to strengthen democracy.

How Congress is working to change how Americans vote. And two local artists on their Super Bowl performances.

New evidence in the shooting of a Chicago woman by federal agents. And Democrats grill Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Mayor Brandon Johnson vows to fight back after the Trump administration denies a disaster relief request. And why unplugged oil wells could cost Illinois residents more than $1 billion.

President Donald Trump calls for Republicans to take over elections. And would you ride in a driverless car? Illinois lawmakers push for a self-driving vehicle pilot program.

A bold and ambitious new vision for Grant Park. And global music icon Bad Bunny is preparing for the Super Bowl halftime show — we hear from Puerto Rican community members about the impact.

Indiana lawmakers push to become the new home of the Chicago Bears. And after weeks in ICE detention, a local man with epilepsy returns home to his family.