Stories by Michael Lipkin

Chicago Tonight interviews Nate Silver Friday. The interview will air Tuesday on our show, but here's a sneak peek.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the stock market dive after the election and more in this web-exclusive conversation.

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

Illinois Sen. Kirk Dillard is preparing another run for the governor's office. He joins us live in our studios on Monday, Nov. 12.

Paris Schutz has the latest news and reaction to news that Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is in the midst of plea deal talks with the Feds.

President Obama had little time to relish his re-election. He is back in Washington working with legislators to try to avoid the looming fiscal cliff. We dive into what that cliff is, and whether it can be avoided.

What can Chicago learn from education reform in Turkey? We talk with a visiting reformer about the global challenges of improving schools.

We take a look at a new exhibit about the role birds played in ancient Egypt.

Oriental Institute curator Rozenn Bailleul-LeSuer highlights some of her favorite artifacts in a new exhibit. 

We meet two local guitar players who make their instruments out of cigar boxes.

What's the secret to Superman's success while other caped crusaders have faded away? Author Larry Tye joins us with the answers, and a web-exclusive video.

President Obama wins a second term, and Republicans maintain control of the House. Carol Marin and her panel analyze election outcomes and the future of the GOP.

We hear from some of the winners in last night's Congressional races, heading to Washington to face the gridlock.

Carol Marin and her guests break down what happened in Illinois' General Assembly races last night.

How accurately did opinion polls predict what voter's did in the privacy of a voting booth? Elizabeth Brackett and Joel Weisman are here to talk about polls and media coverage of the election.

Elizabeth Brackett reports with reaction to President Obama's victory from his headquarters at McCormick Place.

President Barack Obama wins re-election as Mitt Romney concedes late Tuesday night.

The 10th District Congressional winner is Brad Schneider.

In one of the most contested races in the nation, the 8th District winner is Tammy Duckworth.

In a neck-and-neck race, the 11th District Congressional winner is Bill Foster.

Campaign supporters wait for results in local Congressional races. Check back here later to watch the web extra videos.

Elizabeth Brackett reports from President Barack Obama's election night headquarters at McCormick Place. Watch the web extra videos.

Eight years ago, President Barack Obama appeared on Chicago Tonight to debate his opponent, Republican Alan Keyes, in the race for U.S. Senate.

Check out PBS NewsHour's live Election Day blog with on-the-ground reports from local PBS stations, results as they roll in, and analysis from a cast of NewsHour guests.

There's confusion at many Chicago polling places on this election day as redrawn wards send voters scrambling to find their assigned voting place. We have the very latest LIVE from the Chicago Board of Elections.