Also happening today, the Illinois Department of Public Health said the South African variant of COVID-19 has been found in the state; the City of Chicago is preparing for another wave of dangerous cold temperatures this weekend; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Motorist pulled from river after police chase; backyard pool purchases could drive safety concerns; and more. 

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Also happening today, Illinois and Indiana are planning to expand the number of people who are eligible to be vaccinated, even though supplies remain low; one day after the governor announced his plans to expand vaccine eligibility in Illinois, Mayor Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle say Chicago and Cook County will not follow the governor's plan; some Chicago Public School students returned to in-person learning this morning and officials say the schools are safe; and much more.

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Also happening today, Chicago restaurant owners are hoping diners show them some love this Valentine's Day weekend, despite not getting enough from City Hall; during a virtual public meeting, the city shared details about planning for a new bridge over Lake Shore Drive; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Students will begin returning to Chicago school buildings this week; residents encouraged to dig out fire hydrants to help firefighters; and more. 

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Also happening today, Larry Hoover, the man who founded the Gangster Disciples street gang in Chicago in the late 1960s, is trying to get an early release from federal prison; hitting the driving range is not something most people in Chicago are thinking about with this weather and that’s good because the only outdoor place to hit a bucket has been forced to close; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: CTU to vote on schools reopening agreement; bitter, dangerous cold persists in Chicago area; top federal prosecutor in Chicago may be asked to leave by Biden Administration; and more. 

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Also happening today, the 25,000 members of the Chicago Teachers Union are voting today on a proposed deal with the Chicago Public Schools; some students have already been back in class in recent weeks in high schools in the northwest suburbs in District 214; the Chicago Fire Department said one person's recovering from injuries suffered when a propane tank exploded at a homeless encampment on the Northwest Side; and much more.

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Also happening today, with Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, members of the Restaurant Coalition are calling on the city to increase indoor dining capacity to 50 percent or a 50 people by Friday; police in northwest Indiana, who are working with the FBI, say they have solved a nearly 30-year-old cold case double homicide in Gary; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Rahm Emanuel, Chance the Rapper mourn loss of Karen Lewis; COVID complicates treatment for some kids; and more.

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