In other top stories this evening: Feds bust heroin hotline that operated on West Side; Louisiana woman finds long-lost brother through Chicago ad; and more. 

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Also happening today, a north suburban school district says it will get to the bottom of a hack of student data, as it shifts back to full remote learning; Chicago police are trying to locate the family of two young girls found alone on a South Side street last night; and much more.

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Also happening today, the latest numbers released by the Illinois Gaming Board show bettors in the state wagered more than $285 million on sports contests in September; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Illinois reports all time high of daily coronavirus cases; Palatine district shifts to online learning later this month; Gary, Indiana imposes new restrictions; and more.  

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Also happening today, a couple of state lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle say the governor need to share more information about what he is doing in response to the pandemic; the village of Mount Prospect is offering a grant program to help restaurants struggling during the pandemic; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Illinois governor mulls another stay-at-home mandate; Cook County sheriff says jail could become hot spot again; COVID-killing robots being made in Chicago area; and more.

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Also happening today, Waukegan school superintendent is giving parents a clue on whether students will return to schools for in-person learning; a group of parents in Deerfield and Highland Park are organizing a car rally on Saturday to press their demand for in-person learning; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: 145 people die in Illinois from COVID-19 over the past day; Orland Park recognizes veterans; Northwest Side foundation sues city over old firehouse; and more. 

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Also happening today, there's changes in plans at Indian Prairie School District 204; the superintendent of Sycamore School District 427 said more than 300 students and staff are under quarantine because of COVID-19; a medical student said although some younger people aren't taking the pandemic as seriously as they should, a lack of messaging and leadership is also to blame; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Illinois breaks another record in daily coronavirus cases; Chicago revamps its so-called quarantine list of hot-spot states; U of I deals with COVID surge among faculty; and more.

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