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We have some of your thoughts about whether or not the Electoral College should be abolished in tonight's viewer mail.

There's a new leader for Chicago Public Schools, and ahead of her is the tricky task of deciding what schools to close. We talk to new schools CEO Barbara Byrd Bennett about what to do with public schools in crisis.

Voter ID laws have made headlines across the country. So, what are the new laws? Who is affected? And what is their purpose? University of Chicago law professor gives the ins and outs of voter ID rules.

In tonight's Scientific Chicago, Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at a recent scientific study that delves deep into what happens as we recall events from our past.

After the impact of Hurricane Sandy brought the stock exchange to a halt for two days for the first time since 1888, Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM will bring us the latest business headlines along with the economic impact of the storm.

Has the conversation about health care gotten too politicized for real reform to happen? We talk with the former Medical Editor for ABC News on how to improve health care in America.

Former Chicago Sun-Times restaurant critic Pat Bruno died Tuesday from a rare brain cancer.  

Hurricane Sandy has made landfall out east, but Chicago is keeping its eye on the storm as huge waves churn Lake Michigan.

Flood waters are receding in the northeast as former Hurricane Sandy moves inland. WGN's Tom Skilling joins us with why this storm has been unique and how it's affecting Chicago.

The use of unmanned drone aircraft to strike alleged terrorists has been a signature element of President Obama's war on terror. But are the attacks legal? Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in.

A new film takes an irreverent look at the Electoral College. We talk with the co-producer of Electoral Dysfunction.

The life and work of a tough Chicago artist. We take a closer look at the painter Joan Mitchell, who expressed herself strongly during a macho era of American art.

Check Please! Host and master sommelier Alpana Singh answers your questions about wines, liqueurs and beers. She also gives some of her favorite wines for November.

As the East Coast braces itself for what’s to come, we break down the possible impact of Hurricane Sandy with a meteorologist.

The general election is 8 days away and campaigns are making their final pleas to woo voters. Will Sandy sway voters away from the polls? And what is the chance of a split between the popular and electoral votes? Carol Marin and her panel have the latest on national and local races.

Lance Tyson wants to take over ousted former State Rep. Derrick Smith's seat, but trails Smith in the polls by nearly 40 points. He joins us to discuss his campaign and his odds of victory on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.

The Chicago Housing Authority faces questions about its billion-dollar mixed-income experiment.

Robbie Gould's kick seals an ugly come-from-behind win. James "Big Cat" Williams is here to break-down the Bears' fifth straight victory.

Look out below!  Why are some Chicago neighborhood homes below street level? Geoffrey Baer tells us more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.  

We have your thoughts on our interview with Kevin Coval about rapper Chief Keef.

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

In our web-extra video, Joel Weisman and his Week in Review panel discuss the political climate of election season and the scrutinizing of candidates’ every word. Watch the web-exclusive conversation.

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

We have reaction from Chicago aldermen to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed city budget.

Chicago voters aren't just choosing candidates on their election ballots. Paris Schutz reports on why some ballot questions are causing confusion.

Chicago rapper Chief Keef has earned himself a major record contract. Now the South Side native also faces legal challenges. We talk about the 17-year-old's talent and troubles, and what it says about Chicago.