Also happening today, the Chicago Public Schools system said more elementary students are signing up for in-person learning, but high school students are lagging behind; the Illinois Department of Public Health is cutting back on the number of mobile COVID-19 testing sites, because fewer people are using them; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Illinois has given more than 5 million Covid-19 vaccinations; Chicago deli will give away free sandwiches, even after customers fail 'mask challenge'; and more. 

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Also happening today, mental health professionals who work with Cook County Jail detainees are threatening to strike next week;  Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has announced plans to open up coronavirus vaccine availability and relax most statewide COVID-19 restrictions over the next several weeks; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Chicago sees uptick in COVID infections; Illinois will release some inmates early due to pandemic; warm weather is bringing out the scam artists, business group warns; and more. 

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Also happening today, Chicago's top doctor said her department is doing almost everything they can to make sure all residents who want the vaccine can get it; Evanston has become the first US city to approve reparations for its black residents for the affects of slavery and past discrimination; and much more.

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Also happening today, Chicago parents rallied to get students back into classrooms now that the CDC have reduced social distancing guidelines; more essential workers now qualify for COVID vaccines in Illinois; and much more.

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Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot appears to be at odds with a Chicago alderman who wants to restrict historic homes from being converted into museums; The Audubon Society used “World Water Day” yesterday to highlight dozens of projects intended to restore wetlands, including the Calumet Region, along the southern and eastern shore of Lake Michigan; and much more.

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Also happening today, more than 41,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine were administered Sunday according to local public health officials; Monday had more than 1,200 new and probable COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths; some Chicago alderman feel that restaurants are owed a rebate for liquor licenses and fees paid though they were closed because of the pandemic; and much more.

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Also happening today, Chicago police are looking for an attacker after a woman was sexually assaulted in Lakeview over the weekend; the Shamrock Shuffle was held virtually this weekend, but organizers are hopeful the Chicago Marathon will be in person; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: groups back new plan for civilian control of Chicago Police Department; water commissioner pushes conservation effort; and more. 

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