Stories by Bernie Lubell

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.

Jim Falvey candidate questionnaire.

Jim Falvey is a Republican candidate for Congress in the 3rd District.

Richard Grabowski candidate questionnaire.

Richard Grabowski is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 3rd District.

Arthur Jones candidate questionnaire.

Arthur Jones is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 3rd District.

Farah Baqai candidate questionnaire.

Farah Baqai is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 3rd District.

Daniel Lipinski candidate questionnaire.  

Daniel Lipinski is the incumbent in the race for Congress in the 3rd District.

Brian Woodworth is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 2nd District.

James Taylor, Sr. candidate questionnaire.

James Taylor, Sr. is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 2nd District.

Debbie Halvorson candidate questionnaire.

Debbie Halvorson is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 2nd District.

Jesse Jackson, Jr. candidate questionnaire.