Also happening today, the Evanston Township High School District 201 School Board heard from parents, teachers, and students Monday night regarding the plan to resume in-person education next month; and much more.

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Also happening today, a Rush University Medical Center program is helping ensure some at-risk Chicagoans are able to get their COVID vaccines; an alleged car thief made the job easy for Joliet police, after asking a cop for directions; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Gov. Pritzker signs racial-equity education bill into law; sex offenders allowed to congregate in Englewood condominium, alderman says; be careful around ice, now that weather is warming; and more.

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Also happening today, starting today, essential workers at O'Hare Airport will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine; the DuPage County Sheriff said he will expand the use of medications meant to help inmates kick drug addictions; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: mass-vaccination site opens in Des Plaines; Hilton at O'Hare opens as vaccination site for first-responders; Lincoln Park Zoo reopens, with restrictions; and more. 

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Also happening today, some Midwestern universities are promising a return to normal this fall; a wedding earlier this week in Niles has caught the attention of the Cook County Department of Public Health; and much more.

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In other news tonight: Illinois Congressman suggests U.S. help fitness centers survive; middle school emphasizes 'See Something, Say Something'; and more. 

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Also happening today, another big change could be coming for Chicago Public School students after a year filled with challenges because of the pandemic; as some parents and community groups are again calling for an elected school board, Mayor Lightfoot says parents will have a voice in whatever way schools are run; and much more.

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Also happening today, teachers in south suburban Bourbonnais will be on strike today after teachers fail to reach a new contract deal; a 14-year-old girl was sent home by a judge Wednesday for at least the second time, and was told to stay there after being charged with a series of carjackings; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Illinois GOP members say they'll try to block another attempt to approve a graduated-tax system; Illinois reports 44 more COVID-19 deaths; and more. 

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