Also happening today, what started as an arrest by Romeoville police yesterday afternoon resulted in a car chase, multiple crashes and officers hurt; in DuPage County, another suburban school district is moving to 100 percent remote learning; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Mayor Lightfoot doesn't think 'stay-at-home' order will be revive; suspect in elderly couple's murder is held in Colorado; and more. 

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Also happening today, President-elect Biden has released the names of the coronavirus task-force he is appointing and two people with Chicago ties are on the list; the Chicago Teachers Union wants CPS officials to enter into mediation as the dispute continues over the district's plan to return to in-person learning; all students are back in classes today at Lake Forest High School, but teachers are warning about the potential financial consequences; and much more.

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New numbers show a single day high in Illinois...well over 10-thousand news cases...and 49 new deaths. The governor says if the numbers don't begin to level off...and go down...tighter restrictions may be coming.

The virus has closed two more state offices...

Chicago’s lakefront has been closed to most vehicles since March.  But suddenly this week - at least at some entry points - the roads are open again

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In other top stories this evening: Doctors brace for next surge of coronavirus; Chicago rapper killed in Atlanta shooting; meet Chicago's new giant Christmas tree; and more. 

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Also happening today, a downstate judge has dismissed lawsuits challenging Governor Pritzker's authority to impose coronavirus restrictions; a Chicago police officer is recovering today after being stabbed during a mental health call; the call to replace Mike Madigan atop the Democratic Party in Illinois is expanding; and much more.

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Also happening today, Chicago police responded to a mental health emergency last night on the Southeast Side. It ended with a police officer being injured; the city is harvesting this year's official Christmas tree on the South Side; weekend weather could break records; and much more.

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In other top news: Chicago mayor discourages big holiday gatherings; Illinois Republican leader has no ideas about budget-cutting after governor's tax measure fails; and more. 

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Also happening today, a spike in coronavirus cases has led two west suburban school districts to push back their return to in-person learning; state public health officials say covid cases are increasing exponentially; and much more.

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Also happening today, Thursday marks the final day of the fall quarter for Chicago Public School students, but there’s no indication yet when they’ll be able to return to classrooms for in-person learning; the committee investigating Commonwealth Edison and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is postponing its next meeting indefinitely; and much more.

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