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Dawn Patrol: Rauner says he won, Quinn doesn't; more from election

Rauner defeats Quinn, who isn't conceding yet

After 12 years of Democratic leadership, voters yesterday appeared to chose Republican Bruce Rauner to lead Illinois. The Winnetka businessman and first-time candidate rode a wave of suburban support in pursuit of a new home in the governor's mansion. Full story.

ANALYSIS: Big numbers in the suburbs mean big Rauner win.

Republicans surge to control of U.S. Senate

A powerful wave of voter discontent led Republicans to recapture control of the U.S. Senate and strengthen its grip on the U.S. House. Republican Mitch McConnell led the way to a new Senate majority, dispatching Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes in Kentucky after a $78 million campaign of negativity. Full story.

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A look at Election Night 2014 through social media

Duckworth wins re-election in 8th Congressional District

Roskam keeps 6th Congressional seat

Dold wins back 10th District Congressional seat

Foster holds onto 11th Congressional seat

Cronin poised to secure second term as DuPage County chairman

Yingling edges out Drobinski in 62nd state House race

Incumbent McAuliffe re-elected in 20th House

Mussman appears to win tight 56th House District race

Images: Election Night in the suburbs

Burglars drive car through Ferragamo store in Aurora

Burglars drove a minivan through the front window of Salvatore Ferragamo at Chicago Premium Outlets Mall in Aurora early yesterday, taking more than $40,000 in purses and luggage, police said. The van, heavily damaged, was ditched not far from the mall. It was stolen from Chicago. Full story.

Toews ignites Blackhawks' scoring spree

The Chicago Blackhawks won 5-0 in Montreal last night, scoring more than 2 goals in a game - something they hadn't done in eight of the previous 12 games. Kris Versteeg scored twice, Patrick Kane broke a long streak without a goal, and Jonathan Toews scored his 200th NHL goal and later added the 250th assist of his career. Full story.

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