Also happening today, a number of school districts in McHenry County are rejecting a suggestion by public health officials that they switch to remote learning; a recall petition in Wisconsin has failed to gain any traction against the state's Democratic governor; and much more.

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Also happening today: new restrictions are in place for regions throughout the state as restaurants retreat to takeout only and limited indoor dining; Many residents of Aurora’s west side is reporting a lower quality of life in the last six months because of the blowing of freight train horns in the middle of the night; Chicago police say a Southwest Side homeowner fought back against a burglar that ended with a deadly shooting; these stories and more from WBBM. 

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Also happening today, Republicans in DuPage County are complaining that voting machines are giving Democrats an advantage; a labor advocacy group says workers should be given more time off in order to vote; and much more.

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Also happening today, there's a new call to make Election Day a paid holiday for most workers; video could be released sometime this week showing what led up to a deadly police shooting in Waukegan; and much more.

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In other news ...

Officers respond to domestic battery call at the home of former Chicago police Superintendent  Johnson

Protesters in Waukegan say officer involved in deadly shooting should be charged with a crime.   

A west suburban man is running 10 marathons in 10 days to feed suburban families on Thanksgiving

 

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A new covid curfew is in place in the city of Chicago while a handful of suburban restaurant refuse new state restrictions. 

A Waukegan police officer, accused of firing on a car that left a 19 year old man dead, has been fired. 

The WBBM Accuweather forecast ...

Chilly and cloudy today, with a shower or two.  High 46  Low 37

Tomorrow will remain cloudy with a high in the mid-40's.

Traffic and weather together on the 8's on WBBM Newsradio 105.9 FM

 

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In other top stories this evening: Police shoot person in Little Village; residents installing blue bulbs as sign of support for police; charges in pregnant probation officer's shooting death; and more. 

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Also happening today, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a group of Cook County sheriff's officers who had been suspended without pay; the Chicago Transit Authority has put together a budget for next year that has a big hole and an asterisk; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Chicago mayor imposes restrictions on businesses because of COVID surge; Evanston business group tries scavenger hunt to get people downtown; and more. 

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Also happening today, Indiana is sending members of the National Guard into nursing homes; and much more.

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