In other stories making the news this morning, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown takes part in march opposing gun violence. The Chicago Fire department is warning residents to resist opening their local water hydrants to stay cool. And, more allegations surrounding local musical artist R. Kelly surface.

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In other top stories police in Fox River Grove are investigating the death of a child who drowned in backyard pool, another drowning being investigated in Lake in the hills and a man is arrested for threatening to kill members of the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerks office.

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In other top stories tonight: Top U.S. legal officer extends stay in Chicago to explore strategies to fight violence; DuPage officials say pandemic was hard on people addicted to opioids; and more. 

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Also happening today, the Chicago Department of Transportation's vision for the future of the city's streets covers everything from traffic cameras to outdoor dining; students and staff at Chicago Public Schools will be required to wear face coverings this fall, regardless of their vaccination status; Indiana's environmental agency is issuing a statewide air quality alert; and much more.

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Also happening today, masks will be required for all Chicago Public Schools students and staff in the fall regardless of vaccination status; while some are questioning the wisdom of hosting Lollapalooza next weekend amid rising COVID cases, Governor Pritzker not only supports the massive music festival, he said he is attending; and much more.

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In other top stories: Department of Justice announces strike force for Chicago to deal with illegal gun trafficking; Elgin historic building being dismantled; and more. 

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Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot and her supporters are trying to reassure police officers the new civilian oversight panel, passed by City Council yesterday, is not designed to make their jobs harder; a Chicago alderman is pushing to permit sports wagering at major stadiums; an investigation is underway into the death of a Volo man last month following oral surgery; and much more.

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Also happening today, 31 Chicago Public high schools have reportedly opted to remove one or both police officers assigned to them; despite vocal opposition a controversial library budget was passed in Niles last night; another public official urging people who have not gotten the COVID vaccine to do so; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: CTA bus passenger recovering after stabbing; mobile grocery store is back, visiting neighborhoods; and more. 

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Also happening today, Chicago police say a home invader was shot and killed on the Southeast Side last last night; Niles residents turned out last night in an effort to save their library from dramatic budget cuts; nostalgia fuels an auction of items inside a century-old staple on Chicago's North Side; and much more.

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