In other top stories this evening: Illinois surpasses 9,000 COVID deaths; Chicago Public Schools still figuring out whether students can come back to classrooms; and more. 

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Also happening today, the Kennedy Expressway is not where you want to be this morning; coronavirus cases continue to climb in Wisconsin; the New Trier public schools will begin virtual instruction after a surge in COVID-19 cases; Blackhawks statue vandalized over the weekend; and much more.

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Also happening today, new coronavirus numbers from the Illinois Department of Public Health show the seven-day average number of new cases is at its highest since May; parents at one of the top performing high schools in Illinois are pushing to get students back into the classroom faster; Chicago's National Museum of Mexican Art is receiving recognition; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Italian-American community celebrates on Columbus Day; Chicago Pilsen museum gets grant from Ford; and more. 

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Also happening today, Lake County Illinois democrats have filled the seat of disgraced former State Senator Terry Link; more than 2,700 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Illinois; Eater Chicago reports filmmaker Kevin Smith is bringing his fiction fast food chain Mooby's to Chicago; and much more.

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In others news today;

A 25 THOUSAND REWARD IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHOOTING A 10 YEAR OLD GIRL IN THE BACK AT A SOUTH SIDE PARK LAST WEEK.

POLICE IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS ARE NOW TALKING TO A PERSON OF INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH A HIT AND RUN THAT KILLED AN 88 YEAR OLD WOMAN FROM CHICAGO WHO WAS IN A WHEELCHAIR.

 

 

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Also in the news today; 

Hit-and-run driver kills woman in wheelchair in St. Charles

Emergency Relief Denied in Lawsuit Over Graduated Income Tax Proposal

After 100 Years, Wilmette American Legion Post 46 Disbands

 

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In other top stories tonight: Antioch teen still held in Illinois for Kenosha shootings; Columbus Day will look different in 2020; and more. 

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Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot is blaming President Trump for creating the atmosphere that led to the plot against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the threats Lightfoot and her family have been receiving; overall COVID-19 cases reported among staff and students in Illinois schools remain relatively small, but we are only getting a snapshot of what is happening in the schools; and much more.

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Also happening today, if you are a suburban Cook County homeowner behind on your mortgage because of COVID, you have a week starting today to get help; DuPage County is making major changes to deal with a huge flood of early voting and vote-by-mail applicants this election; and much more.

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