Stories by Michael Lipkin

An obscure state law allowed former alderman and Cook County Commissioner William Beavers to more than double his city pension; and he did it legally. Carol Marin and her guests have the details.

ComEd could lose more customers if hundreds of Illinois municipalities change the way residents get electricity. We take a closer look at the Election Day referendums, and what it could mean for you.

Native American children struggle with traditional public education; their dropout rate is close to 40 percent. We look at one program that's trying to change that.

Was a North Side building Charlie Chaplin's go-to movie theater? Or just a local auto shop? Geoffrey Baer takes us inside a unique structure in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

We have your thoughts on Gov. Pat Quinn's budget address and your thoughts on barefoot running in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Donald Manzullo touts himself as the true conservative in the race for Congress in the 16th District. He is running against Adam Kinzinger, a Tea Party freshman in Congress, endorsed last election cycle by former vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin. This race presents an interesting dynamic because both Manzullo and Kinzinger are incumbents.

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

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

Jonathan Farnick is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 14th District.

Adam Kinzinger candidate questionnaire.

Adam Kinzinger is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 16th District. He is also an incumbent.

Donald Manzullo candidate questionnaire.

Donald Manzullo is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 16th District. He is an incumbent.

Randy Hultgren candidate questionnaire.

Randy Hultgren is the incumbent in the race for Congress in the 14th District. He is running unopposed in the Republican party.

Jonathan Farnick candidate questionnaire.

Dennis Anderson candidate questionnaire.

Dennis Anderson is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 14th District.

Judy Biggert candidate questionnaire.

Judy Biggert is the incumbent in the race for Congress in the 11th District. She is running unopposed in the Republican party.

Juan Thomas is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 11th District.

Bill Foster candidate questionnaire.

Bill Foster is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 11th District.

Jim Hickey candidate questionnaire.

Jim Hickey is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 11th District.

Robert Dold candidate questionnaire.