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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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.