Also happening today, two people were shot at a bar in suburban Summit earlier this morning; former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan chose a staffer in his Southwest Side government office to replace him as the representative of the 22nd District; former mayor Rahm Emanuel could be heading back to Washington, D.C for a job; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Firefighters injured while battling Bridgeport blaze; Illinois reports 63 more coronavirus-related deaths; flooding not a concern after massive snowfall; and more.

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Also happening today, the powerful storm that pummeled the Midwest and South is also having a ripple effect on COVID vaccinations; Chicago's federal court system is starting a new COVID-19 testing program for employees and jurors; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: IG blasts Chicago Police Department for being unprepared for riots; Chicago targets vulnerable neighborhoods with vaccinations; and more. 

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Also happening today, Illinois State Police are again urging drivers to follow the law and slow down or move over for emergency vehicles after two state troopers were hurt in accidents while they were investigating incidents this week; a Chicago man is facing up to five years in federal prison after being convicted on charges when he tried to break into an ATM; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Chicago could break snowfall record; city snowplows reach side streets; stray bullet claims life of church volunteer who helped the poor; and more. 

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Also happening today, three people are recovering after being hurt earlier today in a fire in a South Side high rise; a scathing inspector general's report faults the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development for ignoring environmental regulations that results in lead poisoning of children in East Chicago; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Illinois governor calls state of emergency after paralyzing snowfall; Chicago eases up on restaurants, bars again, allowing more indoor capacity; and more. 

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Also happening today, it is going to be a day of cleanup after all of that snow; at least four buildings have suffered collapsed roofs in recent days, because of build up of snow; Chicago police are looking into the death of a woman who was found on the CTA Blue Line tracks this morning; and much more.

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Also happening today, a crash on the Stevenson Expressway near Ashland Avenue left two people dead and two others in critical condition this morning; more diversity on the force could improve police treatment of people of color, according to a study involving the Chicago Police Department; Valparaiso University is following the lead of other schools and is retiring its crusader mascot; and much more.

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