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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.

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 candidate questionnaire.

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

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

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. 

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

Democratic: Bobby Rush; Republican: Donald E. Peloquin

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

Democratic: Daniel Lipinski; Republican: Richard L. Grabowski

Democratic: Luis V. Gutierrez; Republican: Hector Concepcion

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

Democratic: Leslie Coolidge; Republican: Peter J. Roskam

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

Democratic: Tammy Duckworth; Republican: Joe Walsh

Democratic: Jan Schakowsky; Republican: Timothy C. Wolfe

Democratic: Brad Schneider; Republican: Robert Dold