Stories by Bernie Lubell

Timothy Wolfe candidate questionnaire.

Timothy Wolfe is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 9th District. He is running unopposed in the Republican party.

Simon Ribeiro candidate questionnaire.

Simon Ribeiro is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 9th District.

Jan Schakowsky candidate questionnaire.

Jan Schakowsky is the incumbent in the race for Congress in the 9th District.

Danny Davis candidate questionnaire.

Danny Davis is the incumbent in the race for Congress in the 7th District.

Jacques A. Conway is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 7th District.

Peter Roskam is the incumbent in the race for Congress in the 6th District. He is running unopposed in the Republican party.

Geoffrey Petzel candidate questionnaire.

Geoffrey Petzel is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 6th District.

Maureen Yates candidate questionnaire.

Maureen Yates is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 6th District.

Leslie Coolidge candidate questionnaire.

Leslie Coolidge is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 6th District.

Dan Schmitt candidate questionnaire.

Dan Schmitt is running unopposed in the Republican party in the 5th District congressional race.

Mike Quigley candidate questionnaire.

Mike Quigley is the incumbent for Congress in the 5th District, and running unopposed in the Democratic party.

Luis Gutierrez is the incumbent and the sole candidate for Congress in the 4th District.

One day after his "day of reckoning" budget speech, Gov. Pat Quinn tells us what he expects from state lawmakers; and Republican Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford joins us to share his take on the governor's plan.

On Wednesday night, the remaining four GOP presidential hopefuls had their 20th debate. Did Rick Santorum solidify his surge or did Mitt Romney seize much-needed momentum? Northwestern's Jason DeSanto is here to help us keep score.

We take you inside the North Side plant where the Academy Awards are made. You might be surprised to learn about the other famous trophies produced right here in Chicago. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

Harmonica wizard Howard Levy joins us with a performance and tells us about reuniting with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones.

We asked what you thought about children under age 18 being allowed to undergo sex-changing treatments. We hear what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Mail.