In other top stories tonight: Gov. Pritzker envisions full reopening next week; the headaches of planning the return to the office have only just begun; and more. 

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Also happening today, two Chicago police officers are under investigation stemming from the alleged beating of a teenager; state lawmakers have changed the law to allow convicted felon Roger Agpawa to be the mayor of Markham; while still dealing with a shortage of blood donations because of the pandemic, the Red Cross is focusing on helping cancer patients; and much more.

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Also happening today, the finger pointing over the latest Illinois state budget and beyond is, if anything, intensifying now that the budget itself has passed and heading for the Governor’s desk; the top editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association is resigning following outrage in the medical community over comments made about racism by a deputy editor; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Chicago's COVID watch list for other states is now empty;  Lake Zurich plans 'peace pole' in connection with International Peace Day; Supt. Brown talks about holiday weekend violence; and more. 

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Also happening today, at last minute move by the city allows new owners to take over beleaguered Mercy Hospital today; Illinois legislators have approved a bill to move next year's primary to June 28 and make curbside voting a permanent option; licensing a trailer in Illinois is expected to cost a lot less starting next year; Chicago residents are being warned about a string of ruse robberies; and much more.

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Also happening today, Illinois lawmakers passed a budget for the new fiscal year earlier this morning and it is now up to the Governor to sign it; the FAA is asking for input from the public as it considers O'Hare expansion plans; and much more.

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In other stories tonight: More than 900 new cases of coronavirus identified in Illinois; Lake County deputies help de-escalate domestic violence situation; Lake Michigan will be dangerous, weather officials say; and more. 

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In other news today: Illinois House has approved establishing a 13th state holiday sending the measure to the governor’s desk; Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee debuts “the world's tallest water coaster” Saturday; and more.

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In other news tonight: robust level of road trips expected over holiday weekend; feds, Chicago Police announce major drug busts; Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns for live performances; and more. 

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Also happening today, some colleges and universities say vaccinations will be required before students return in the fall -- at Indiana University it is still unclear; state health officials say Illinois' COVID positivity rate has dropped to 2% - the lowest number since tracking began; and much more.

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