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The frontrunners for the statewide elected office of Comptroller face off. Links to candidate websites (in ballot order): Judy Baar Topinka David Miller Erika Schafer Julie Fox

Has the priest sex abuse crisis caused Chicago Catholics to lose their faith? The results of a new study may surprise you. We have more on that and on the study's author, the ailing sociologist and priest Father Andrew Greeley.

Blackhawks Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane talk about growing up focused on hockey, handling stardom, and winning the Stanley Cup.

Cubs interim manager Mike Quade was officially named the next manager of the Chicago Cubs. But is he the right man at the right time? We get the opinion of one sportswriter.

We focus on the hotly contested 10th Congressional District, where the seat is being vacated by Congressman Mark Kirk so he can run for U.S. Senate. We meet Republican Bob Dold and his opponent, Democrat Dan Seals, who has twice run for the seat. Links to candidate websites (in ballot order): Robert Dold Dan Seals

It's one of the biggest mysteries of the universe -- and Chicago's Fermilab thinks it may have the key to solving it. We delve further into this and other top stories from Chicago's scientific community when we talk with University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin.

From star athlete to drug dealer to Hollywood? Yes, it's the unbelievable true story of James Keene. He and his co-author Hillel Levin discuss their new book, In with the Devil: A Fallen Hero, a Serial Killer, and a Dangerous Bargain for Redemption.

The race for Cook County Assessor has garnered lots of attention this year. Two candidates who want the job square off: Democrat Joe Berrios and Independent Forrest Claypool. Links to candidate websites (in ballot order):

We find out what major landmark could be facing foreclosure when we speak with Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel.

With only two weeks to go before Election Day, we talk with Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Lex Green about his platform and more.

Devin Hester's last-minute heroics couldn't help the Bears win. We break down the game with Bears great Doug Buffone on our Bears Alumni Club.

Tonight's viewer mail tackles merit selection of judges, compromised voting machines, and Riccardo Muti.

On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review: Vice President Joe Biden in Chicago to campaign for Governor Quinn who trails his GOP challenger, Bill Brady, by 9 points in the most recent poll; First Lady Michelle Obama stops here to raise money for Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias. Mayor Daley's final budget address to the City Council focuses on closing the budget shortfall by raiding the last of the reserves fund and using TIF funds; murder charges dropped against Lynwood cop Brian Dorian who was released from jail as the hunt to for the honeybee killer resumes.

He was the first out of the gate in announcing a mayoral bid and in creating a campaign ad, but now City Clerk Miguel del Valle is part of a crowded and ever-increasing field. Eddie Arruza talks to Clerk del Valle about the challenges facing the next Mayor of Chicago.

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on a controversy over affordable housing units in Lake Forest.

The Golden Apples have been honoring Chicago-area teachers for 25 years. We talk with the founders of this inspirational program as it celebrates its silver anniversary. WTTW's Golden Apple website

We have a Chicago News Cooperative story about a Chicago high school that's re-tooling vocational training. Austin Polytechnical Academy

Our own Jay Shefsky has a new show that premieres tomorrow night at 7:30 pm. He gives us a preview of some of the types of stories you can expect to see on Jay's Chicago. Jay's Chicago website

Acclaimed baritone Thomas Hampson is the star of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Macbeth. He talks about his ever-evolving career and performs for us.

Mayor Daley closes the city's budget gap without levying new taxes, but what fiscal problems will the next Mayor face? Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Carol Marin and her panel of aldermen react to Mayor Daley's proposed budget. More on the mayor's proposed budget for 2011

Geoffrey Baer takes a look at a sweeping new plan designed to move the Chicago region away from suburban sprawl and clogged highways and toward a green utopia. CMAP's Go to 2040 plan

Bobby Hull was one of the most electrifying athletes in Chicago history -- a Hockey Hall of Famer who transcended his sport. He joins us to talk about his illustrious career, the Blackhawks, and his new book, The Golden Jet. Bobby Hull page at Blackhawks.com Find out where you can meet Bobby Hull on October 14th and 16th

A lawsuit filed by the Chicago Urban League would force the state to rely more on income tax and less on local property taxes to fund public schools. We talk to the Urban League's new President about the status of the suit and other issues facing the African-American community.

We explore the mobiles and monumental works of Alexander Calder on display now at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy--Museum of Contemporary Art Watch Alexander Calder perform a miniature circus

We have reaction to a new study reporting that 60 percent of Chicago's Catholic parishes have housed priests accused of sexually abusing children.