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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Also happening today, several more carjackings have been reported in Chicago over the last few days; and much more.

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Also happening today, you won’t get to be at Opening Day for either the Chicago Cubs or the Chicago White Sox again this year, but you may get to see a game in person "sometime this season"; COVID-19 and the internet have killed a cosmetic shop and salon that has been in the western suburbs for 50 years; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Some parents give Naperville school board an earful about the pitfalls of remote learning; next chair of Illinois Democratic Party to be selected this week; and more. 

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Also happening today, Evanston Township High School is planning to bring some students and all teachers back to classrooms next month and the teachers union is not happy; there were two incidents at an apartment complex on the North Side this morning; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Another 20 deaths reported from COVID-19 in Illinois; police investigating fatal Chicago fire; community activist chases down suspect, holds him for police; and more. 

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Also happening today, Chicago Public Schools elementary students begin returning to classrooms today for the first time in almost a year; parents of students at the University of Chicago Lab School want their children back into the classroom as soon as possible; a shopping frenzy has left the once magnificent Macy's location at Water Tower Place nearly bare; and much more.

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Also happening today, a popular west suburban destination is reopening; a shopping frenzy has left the once magnificent Macy's location in Water Tower nearly bare; and much more.

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