In other top stories tonight: North Shore restaurant owner is eager to see the end of proof-of-vax requirement; mini-pickup trucks popular at Chicago Auto Show; U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says potential sanctions against Russia are unprecedented; and more. 

Also in the news: Chicago Public Schools is asking parents and students to help decide the calendar for next school year; the Archdiocese of Chicago says....due to declining COVID-19 rates...and guidance from health officials...Catholic churches and chapels in Lake and suburban Cook Counties may now move to a "mask-optional" protocol for all Masses and Liturgies; charges are now filed in connection with a deadly shooting "near the campus of the University of Chicago" this week; and much more. 

In other top news stories: no bail for 16-year-old charged in murder of boy, 15; hot dog joint has video of vandal who damaged the business over mask dispute; Chicago Auto Show revs up; and more. 

Also in the news: charges are pending against a woman who allegedly *bit* a CTA bus drier on the arm yesterday; two teenagers appear in bond court today...one charged as an adult...in this week’s shooting death of 15-year old Michael Brown on the South Side; the medical experts who advise Governor Pritzker are urging people to still take COVID precautions after he lifts the mask mandate on February 28th; and much more. 

In other top stories tonight: Rogue principal wants to return to work after mask stand; drug suspect hid loaded gun with baby, prosecutor says; St. Charles library reopens after mask-policy controversy, threats; and more.