Voters across Illinois had their say in a host of municipal elections yesterday from mayoral races to city council seats. The 21st was joined by a panel of reporters to talk about who won, why it matters, and more.

To continue our series on Illinois mayoral races, we dove into an election coming up in Carbondale. A local business owner and the current mayor pro tempore are both vying for the seat.

To continue our series on Illinois mayoral races, we dove into an election coming up in Carbondale. A local business owner and the current mayor pro tempore are both vying for the seat.

One southern Illinois community gathers forces together to prepare for the count.

Southern Illinois University's medical school is trying to bring more doctors, physicians and medical students to Carbondale and nearby rural areas where they're desperately needed.