In other news: West Side residents to want one of their own to fill Cook County Board seat vacated by new mayor; Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments challenging assault weapons ban; and Girl found in North Carolina after being abducted by mother six years ago

In other news: Will Mayor Johnson retain Dr. Arwady; Proposed bill would crack down on deepfake pornography; What's a 'pneumonia front'? You'll find out Tuesday 

In other news: Chicagoans react to Johnson's first speech as mayor; Students at suburban middle school consume edibles with cannabis; and Counselor advises students to start early for college application process 

In other news: 1 killed, 2 hurt in shooting at Dolton park; Abortion rights activists protest Downtown; Child influencers in Illinois would have new protections under proposal 

In other news: Young girl hit by car in Franklin Park after years of demands for more stop signs; New program uses basketball as tool for youth violence prevention; Police continue search for gunmen responsible for shooting five people on South Side; and more.

Also in the news: A public vigil is scheduled tonight for Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston; some west suburban workers remain in limbo after they were abruptly let go last month when their employer filed for bankruptcy; and young people and their adult allies want the State of Illinois to commit hundreds of millions of dollars to providing jobs for young people this summer and beyond.

Also in the news: A woman charged with hitting other women with a baseball bat on the Northwest Side is scheduled to appear in court today; the Honor Flight program carried its 10,000th veteran to Washington, D.C., yesterday; and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is back in Chicago today to take part in the first event tied to his inauguration, which is set for Monday.

Also in the news: A solemn tribute was held Wednesday morning, honoring fallen police officers in Cook County; some LGBTQ bars in Chicago have been getting some criticism -- and some praise -- for their decision to stop carrying Bud Light and other Anheuser Busch products, after the company tried to distance itself from a transgender Tik Tok-er; and employees at the Museum of Science & Industry moved closer today to unionizing.

In other news: City Council committee approves more than $50 million in funding for migrants; Indiana gas tax to increase; Chicago man charged in robbery of letter carrier

Also in the news: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says a new surge of migrants being bused to Chicago from Texas has left the City strapped for resources and shelter; Dozens of students from Chicago schools help CPS welcome iconic Mexican figure to Daley Plaza; and cicadas will make an earlier-than-usual appearance in the Chicago area.