Also happening today, a new mural in the Little Village neighborhood has turned into a community memorial for 13-year-old Adam Toledo, who was shot and killed by Chicago police; the State of Illinois is encouraging college students to get the COVID vaccine; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Adam Toledo death continues to draw response from elected leaders; 'Of Mice and Men' production goes digital at Joliet Junior College; Chicago aldermen consider crackdown on reckless motorcycles; and more. 

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Also happening today, a 17-year-old girl died after being shot in the head Thursday while in a vehicle in Little Village on the West Side; Chicago Fire Department personnel are handing out smoke detectors and safety literature after a fire left two people dead in the Back of the Yards; a teenager's death last week in Hanover Park after a fall from a moving car is being ruled an accident; and much more.

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Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot and other local leaders agree that they will have to dig deep to resolve the many systematic problems in our society that set the stage for 13-year-old Adam Toledo’s killing last month; the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the Chicago Public Schools system to give another break to elementary school students who are not passing their classes; and much more.

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In other news tonight: Mayor Lightfoot calls for calm as "excruciating" video of boy's death is released; Chicago Teachers Union considers latest details on reopening high school buildings; and more. 

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Also happening today, members of the Chicago Teachers Union saying they are close, but have not yet reached an agreement on a plan to reopen Chicago Public high schools by Monday; city and suburban school districts are grappling with quarantining students who have been exposed to COVID; and much more.

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Also happening today, as the Chicago Teachers Union continues to try to make a deal with the Chicago Public Schools for a safe return to in-person learning for high school students, there’s word of COVID-19 issues hitting suburban and city schools this week; an ordinance introduced during a Chicago City Council committee hearing would crack down on unscrupulous tow truck operators; an employee of the Sushi Station restaurant in Rolling Meadows was accused of videotaping customers in the restroom; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Gary, Indiana mass-vaccination site drawing Illinois residents; Chicago Fire Department has racist culture, inspector general says; and more. 

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Also happening today, Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Waukegan will be getting a new name July 1; Chicago would have a partially elected school board under legislation being introduced in Springfield; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Students, parents at suburban school district blast decision to remove Pride signage; local governments try to adapt as Johnson & Johnson vaccine is placed on "pause"; and more. 

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