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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Also happening today, the family of a longtime concession worker for the Chicago White Sox was surprised and upset when the team quietly removed her name from a seating area at the ballpark and replaced it with the name of manager Tony La Russa; Chicago Police Department gets training this week on an interim foot pursuit policy that take effect next month; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: McCormick Place unveils ambitious slate of events; Chicago Pride Parade will return, a little later than usual; Adam Toledo's family announces plans for not-for-profit; and more. 

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Also happening today, a Northbrook backyard will be again the center of attention today as investigators look for clues of a nearly 40-year-old cold case; and much more.

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In other top stories: Hammond, Ind. authorities recover body of missing boy with autism; SNAP 'discouraged' by Archdiocese conclusion into Father Pfleger investigation; and more. 

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Also happening today, the Lake County Coroner has positively identified a body found Monday night in the Little Calumet River in Hammond as that of 12-year-old Kyrin Carter; two people were bitten and one dog was killed in an attack by two other dogs last night in Palatine; and much more.

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Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot has outlined a proposal for a civilian police oversight that doesn’t go as far as any of the proposals the Chicago City Council has been considering; the Cook County health department will hand out 15,000 tickets to Six Flags Great America to anyone who gets a COVID vaccination at a Cook County Health location on Wednesday; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Police superintendent prepares for potential summer violence; Cook County panel may toss Columbus Day as a county holiday; and more. 

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Also happening today, a potential blockbuster railroad merger could impact traffic in the suburbs; the Cook County Board's legislation and intergovernmental relations committee will meet this afternoon to discuss a proposal to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day; Chicago's iconic Buckingham Fountain is back in operation; and much more.

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Also happening today, this is the last day for walk-through appointments at the United Center COVID-19 mass vaccination site; Chicago's iconic Buckingham Fountain is back in operation for the first time since 2019; and much more.

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