We’ve spent months talking about which candidates might win in Tuesday’s election. Well, now we know. So let’s talk about how they’re going to govern, and what challenges lie ahead. Buckle up.

Each week at On Background, WBEZ’s team of political reporters brings you the backstory on the week’s big story. Host Becky Vevea and guests take you inside the back rooms of Chicago and Illinois government to better understand the people, places and forces shaping today’s politics.