Among the top stories, Juneteenth became an official holiday, and people are celebrating throughout Chicagoland.

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In other top stories tonight: Chicago will have its first female fire commissioner; sports economist doubtful Bears will up and leave Chicago; and more. 

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Also happening today, charges have been filed in connection with a murder last year on a Chicago expressway; the pastor of a west suburban Catholic church who was refusing to leave after being told his tenure was up is no longer in the parish; a 15-year old is the latest suspect to face charges for allegedly trying to steal a luxury sports car in Hinsdale last month; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Mayor Lightfoot reacts to a bill creating an elected Chicago school board, which is heading to governor's desk; Illinois announces vaccination lottery to encourage people to get shots; and more. 

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Also happening today, a 21-year-old Chicago man on electronic monitoring for a firearm offense is facing additional charges after multiple guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were found in his home; a man from southwest suburban Burbank is charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting another man during a test drive of a vehicle in Oak Lawn; and much more.

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Also happening today, the Chicago Public Schools system laid out its plan for spending a large chunk of the federal stimulus dollars it will be receiving over the next couple of years; starting tonight, the Chicago skyline will be lit up in honor of Juneteenth; a 16-year-old girl is recovering after being hit by a bulldozer on the Southwest Side last night; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Bears games will be at 100% capacity in the fall; Mayor Lightfoot willing to negotiate on package liquor sales cutoff time; and more. 

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Also happening today, a non-profit that works with at-risk kids on Chicago’s West Side is asking for help after a burglary; a bill creating an elected Chicago school board is expected to be approved by the Illinois House today; and much more.

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Also happening today, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown lit into comments made at a recent webinar by the Cook County State’s Attorney's Office on violent crime, particularly gun possession; Mayor Lightfoot is now proposing a midnight ban on alcohol sales at packaged goods stores, backing off an earlier proposal; some Indiana residents and clergy are suing Governor Holcomb over his decision to end extended unemployment insurance benefits on Saturday; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Rockton chemical plant continues burning, but fire is contained; acupuncture proved popular during pandemic; litter in parks is a problem, Mayor Lightfoot says; and more. 

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