The most expensive gubernatorial race in Illinois history is now officially in the books. Gov. Pat Quinn conceded the race that was called late last night for Republican Bruce Rauner. Both the governor and governor-elect have announced transition plans, as multiple probes are opening into the controversy that caused several election judges in Chicago to not show up to their polling places.

After all the polling, robo-calls and attack ads, the party is over. Who is left standing? We talk about the winners and what is ahead for Illinois and the nation with our panel. 

As Republicans gained control of the Senate, there's one Democrat who wasn't unseated: U.S. Rep Bill Foster. He beat Republican challenger State Rep. Darlene Senger in the election with 53 percent of the vote to Senger's 47 percent. He stops by Chicago Tonight to discuss what's ahead for Congress.

The Chicago City Council approves a measure that would fund an early childhood education program using private investment funds.

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin recently visited Chicago to receive the prestigious Sandburg Literary Award from the Chicago Public Library and its foundation. It follows her major role in filmmaker Ken Burns' latest PBS documentary on the Roosevelts -- Teddy, Franklin and Eleanor.

Geoffrey Baer uncovers the origins of St. Ignatius College Prep's building fragments and more in this revisited edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Chicago voters turned out in monumental numbers for same-day registration and voting today causing long lines at all five sites. The Chicago Elections Board reported that it had moved additional equipment and judges to those locations to help move lines along. Notices have also been posted indicating that all voters in line at 7:00 pm, MUST BE allowed to vote.

• Chicago Tonight: Election 2014

With voting day underway, it's a close one for the Illinois governor's race. We sit down with our panel to discuss what the winner will face politically and economically over the next four years; and the implications of a possible Republican-dominated Congress.

The initial renderings for the Lucas Museum have been released and reviews are mixed. Some say this design has the potential to be something great, but others caution this may be a recipe for disaster without public discussion and debates on the project. We discuss the building project with our panel.

We get a preview of rarely seen artwork by Ed Paschke from his family's personal collection.

With winter fast approaching, it’s time to clean up the WTTW garden and remove the remaining summer plants. The Organic Gardener Jeanne Nolan stops by to help our garden transition into the next season.

He’s considered one of the best managers in baseball. Today, the Cubs introduced Joe Maddon as the 54th manager in franchise history. Maddon replaces Rick Renteria, who was hired just one year ago. 

Carol Marin and her guests take one last look at the candidates and campaigns before votes are cast tomorrow.