Also happening today, a fire destroyed a 156-year-old church this weekend in south suburban Beecher; a barn in Gary burned to the ground overnight killing four horses, critically injuring another; Chicago police are warning people selling items on social media; and much more.

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Also happening today, an argument over repeated public drinking in Uptown this weekend ends with an alderman injured and a resident arrested; a tow truck driver was shot and killed while attempting to provide service in Englewood; WBBM Newsradio's Josh Liss talks with Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy following home opener win; and much more.

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In other top news: nearly 26,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois over the past week; alderman wants to see more LatinX appointees in Chicago city government; HUD-assisted residents graduate from financial-sufficiency program; and more. 

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Here's what's happening this mid-day: Purdue University marching band won't take its 100-year-old bass drum to Notre Dame for this weekend's football game; state health officials reported 4,349 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases; the majority of Chicago aldermen -- 45 of 50 -- are taking a 5.5% pay increase; and more. 

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Here are the morning's top stories: A hotel receptionist is behind bars after he stabbed a guest over a reservation dispute; artifacts belonging to a pioneering Black couple are going up for auction this weekend; and more. 

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In other top stories tonight: Park Ridge schools go remote after COVID exposure; latest Honor Flight special for one Illinois lawmaker; Metra boss gets bump in pay; and more. 

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In other top stories: Russian-speaking parrot rescued from tree in Buffalo Grove; Ethics panel weighs in on Ald. Gardiner allegations, not by name; and more. 

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In other top stories: daycare operator appreciates state assistance program; Chicago cop says he was punished for blowing whistle; Jet Foods closing in Carol Stream; and more. 

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Also happening today, A rally was held Monday night on the Northwest Side demanding the resignation of Ald. James Gardiner; the boil order in Plainfield is now over; Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy discusses loss to Los Angeles Rams; and much more.

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In other top stories: state Senate OKs zero-carbon bills; south suburban restaurants revived with federal assistance; and more. 

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