Also in the news today; a woman is dead after a gun battle between two cars led to a hit and run on the north side; the Illinois Eviction Moratorium is set to expire today; last night's Homecoming Dance at Lyons Township had to be cancelled after guns were discovered on campus; and more. 

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In other top stories: a 72-year-old hit and run victim has died, a Yorkville Christian school receives some good news, Mayor Lightfoot attempts to discourage talk of some employees opting to get tested for COVID-19 instead of getting vaccinated and more. 

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In other top stories tonight: Chicago Police offer menu of rewards for illegal gun arrests and convictions; school district discourages students from TikTok challenge; and more. 

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In the news today; Chicago Police report overall crime was down last month...but violent crimes were up slightly; Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has officially launched her campaign for a fourth term in office, and did it without saying a word; Gambling company Churchill Downs is withdrawing its bid to build a gambling casino in Waukegan; and much more. 

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In other news; City of Chicago workers need to get their last COVID shots by today. Otherwise they face getting tested for COVID on a regular basis; Churchill Downs and Rush Street Gaming, owners of the Rivers Casino, have pulled their bid for a new casino license in Waukegan; State police say they're increasing patrols on Chicago expressways in an effort to stem to rash of shootings this year; a man from the Fuller Park neighborhood says his dog saved him from a fire that damaged or destroyed seven homes yesterday; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Gov. Pritzker would like to see Bears stay in Chicago; Elgin hospital staff shortage concerns leaders; TV, film productions doing well in Chicago, administrator says; and more. 

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Also in the news; the Chicago Public Schools' CEO and the city's public health commissioner are attempting to give parents, teachers, students, and staff some peace of mind regarding COVID-19 protocols; the City of Chicago is extending a helping hand to artists and creative workers who suffered financial hardship as a result of the pandemic; a non-profit organization is trying to help Chicago Public Schools track down students who have not returned to the classroom; and much more.

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Also in the news this morning; a shooting on the North side left four innocent people wounded as they were going about their business during the evening rush hour; Three teenagers were hit by gunfire on the Far South side last night. Police say the trio was standing on the sidewalk near 111th and Bishop when someone approached and opened fire; a group of Chicago aldermen is urging Mayor Lightfoot to walk back her vaccination mandate for city employees; two aggressive dogs that were involved in at least four attacks that injured several people and their pets and killed one have been euthanized; and much more.

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Also in the news; Rachel Pierson has spent the day talking to people who live near the Bears' potential new home; Police in Deerfield say they're still looking for whoever smashed dozens of pumpkins intended for a local church fundraiser; Indiana’s Public Health Commissioner is reporting positive news on Covid-19 while at the same time urging people, including pregnant women, to get vaccinated; and more. 

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Also in the news; the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to the business side of the Bears purchase; A Chicago nun is on the run. Sister Stephanie Baliga ran a marathon on a treadmill last year.  Now she's preparing to run with thousands of other runners this year during the actual Chicago Marathon October 10th; Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says her office is starting to send more than 25-million dollars in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners, and much more.

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