In other stories tonight: a judge has denied bond for a man police say stalked Mayor Lightfoot; a former top Chicago school official has been approved as the new head of the Chicago park district board; nine republican Illinois house members were not allowed in the chamber today because they refused to wear face masks; and much more. 

Also in the news; two groups combining efforts to draw up the "People's Map" in redistricting battle; Bulls star DeMar DeRozan sets an NBA record; Proviso East and West High School on remote learning after student led walkout on Wednesday; and much more. 

In other top stories tonight: Chicago top cop says task force has helped drive down carjackings; Pritzker urges schools to follow mask mandate, as appeals judges weigh challenge; armed robbery suspect from Metra train has been arrested; and more.

Also in the news: the governor's school mask mandate has been...in effect...put on hold statewide by an Illinois legislative committee; four people were shot while walking along a street in Joliet last night; the body of an Antioch man - who disappeared after a traffic crash last month on the Tri-State Tollway - has been found in the Des Plaines River - in the far northern suburbs; and much more.

In other top stories: Chicago officials noncommittal about when they'll lift mask mandate, proof-of-fax requirement; winter storm watch issued for Chicago area; and more. 

Also in the news: a young girl was found standing alone on the South Side this morning; the owners of a donut and popcorn shop in Longwood Manor are hoping customers will help them reopen; Markham using state grants to revitalize 159th Street business corridor; and much more.