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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's $3 billion budget passes in the wee hours of Saturday morning after a marathon session. Carol Marin goes one-on-one with President Preckwinkle.

Groupon officially launches in China under a new Chinese name. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel tells us what the new moniker means, and breaks down the rest of Chicago's business headlines.

It looks and feels like a normal bike -- with one big exception, We meet the Chicagoan who has given special needs kids an opportunity to experience what they previously couldn't. More on the story JoRide online

Hedy Weiss tries her luck with three new shows in town, including a bona fide Broadway classic and two provocative new shows. Weiss at the Sun-Times

Three decades ago, architect Harry Weese was fighting to save Chicago from urban blight. He gave the city some of its most famous buildings, and then was almost forgotten. We look at the great work and troubled life of Harry Weese. Harry Weese book Chicago Magazine article about Weese

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This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review, Rahm Emanuel wins the race for mayor easily, with 55 percent of the vote, and wastes no time naming his transition team. Is his victory a sign of "post-racial politics" in Chicago? The mayor-elect also sets his sights on City Council changes and the city's issues, including pensions, the budget, schools, police and changing city services. There are 14 aldermanic runoffs, including Vice Mayor Bernie Stone in the 50th ward and Zoning Committee Chair Danny Solis in the 25th ward.

We visit a gallery of fantastic faces from the present day back to the 1960s -- all of them painted by Chicago artist Jim Nutt. The MCA exhibit

Tuesday's elections in Chicago brought about a number of changes, including a historic first: State Representative Susana Mendoza was elected the first female Chicago City Clerk. Eddie Arruza talks with Mendoza about what she'll bring to the job. Meet Susana Mendoza

In 2007, Colin Goddard was playing dead in his French classroom, shot four times by the Virginia Tech shooter. He's now the subject of a documentary making its Chicago premiere this weekend. He joins us to talk about how he's using the Virginia tragedy to fight for stricter gun laws. Peace on Earth Film Festival

He wreaked havoc on opposing quarterbacks; now he's calling the shots as head coach of the Chicago Slaughter. We chat with Steve Mongo McMichael as he readies for their home opener. Chicago Slaughter online

Hollywood's biggest night is right around the corner. We have At The Movies co-host Ignatiy Vishnevetsky here to give us a preview of the Oscars. The Oscars Ebert Presents At the Movies

Why do we Canada Geese roaming all over Chicagoland? Geoffrey Baer has the answer in Ask Geoffrey. NPR story on Canada Geese Living with Wildlife, from University of Illinois Lytton's department store history Chicago Epidemics

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All the votes are counted: Rahm Emanuel will be the city's next mayor. Eddie Arruza shares some of the highlights from Chicago's 2011 Election Day. Look up Chicago election results

How did Rahm Emanuel manage to garner 55 percent of the vote in the mayoral election? Our panel discusses that and more from 2011 Election Day. More on the story

Four winners from the aldermanic races join us in the studio to talk about their vision for the new City Council. We profile the winners

The City Council is headed for a major shake-up after last night's results put a number of incumbent aldermen in jeopardy. We talk about who's in and who's out, who's facing a runoff battle in April -- and who is hoping for an endorsement from our new mayor-elect. 'Early and often' recap

We go to our video vault and take another look at our 1997 visit with Rahm Emanuel at his West Wing office in the Clinton White House.

The votes are cast, and Chicagoans wait to see if there will be a decisive victor or runoff in the much anticipated 2011 mayoral election. Eddie Arruza gives us the latest on voter turnout and concerns, as well as updates from the Chicago Board of Elections. 'Meet the Candidates'

Wisconsin's Senate Democrats are hiding out in Illinois to block Republican Gov. Scott Walker from stripping collective bargaining rights from Wisconsin public employees. Now lawmakers in Indiana are no-shows over anti-union legislation and are seeking refuge in Illinois. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel tackles the battles over union rights in Midwest legislatures. Politico.com article about Indiana lawmakers fleeing

Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson's suicide stunned the sports world. We talk to medical experts to discuss the type of dementia some believe may have contributed to his death. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) explained

Not many of us know the remarkable story of Richard J. Daley's rise to power. It's a tale of tremendous ambition and almost unbelievable good luck. We take a look back with John Callaway's story.

We provide the latest updates on the mayoral election right before Chicago Tonight signs off. Board of Elections More on the Story

Mayoral candidates are done hitting the campaign trail -- for now. Tomorrow, Chicago voters head to the polls to cast their ballots. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the city's mayoral race, the day before Election Day. 'Meet the Candidates'

It's been a jam-packed day for the mayoral candidates on the eve of Election Day. So who will come out victorious? And will there be a runoff? Our panel sounds off.