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

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In other top stories this evening: Lightfoot unveils bad-news pandemic city budget; Lincoln Square kid posts joke of the day for passersby; and more. 

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Also happening today, the response to the pandemic by Republican Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb was front and center at the debate with his challengers last night; the federal government is taking a look at how city zoning laws may protect industries that cause pollution and how that affects black and brown people in Chicago; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Joliet prison shows off architectural marvel online; some Cook residents still waiting on mail-in ballots; and more. 

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Also happening today, under public pressure from aldermen, state lawmakers, and county officials, Mayor Lightfoot said nothing has been decided about when some CPS students may return to the classroom; High school athletes should know next week whether they are going to get a chance to play winter sports in Illinois; and much more.

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Also happening today, the owners of a kennel in Crown Point say the harassment has been relentless since they lost a family's dog; a Naperville-based non-profit is helping provide some DuPage County inmates some confidence with upcoming opportunities through clothing; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Mayor Lightfoot may unveil bad-news budget on Wednesday; Aurora police report arrests in drug-related shooting; and more. 

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Also happening today, Governor Pritzker said President Trump and his supporters in Illinois are partly to blame for the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state; Wisconsin is suspending reporting of coronavirus number temporarily; an incident that lasted hours overnight at Chicago's Trump Tower is now over; and much more.

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Also happening today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to offer her city budget proposal this week, and reports suggest it could include an increase in property taxes; WBBM Newsradio's Josh Liss talks to Bears coach Matt Nagy following the team's win against Carolina Panthers; and much more.

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In other news today,

District 105 is wants to voluntarily test for asymptomatic students and staff in hopes of keeping the schools open, at least in hybrid form. 

Authorities are looking for a car that hit a man in a wheelchair  in Lincoln Park.

The Accuweather forecast for today ..Cloudy with rain at times and temperatures dropping into the upper 40's. Cold tonight with lows ranging from 28 in some of the western suburbs to 39 at the lakefront.  

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