Also happening today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is confident that Chicago Public School officials are doing everything possible to be sure that no child gets left behind by the remote learning that is underway; six people were taken to hospitals after fire broke out on a 32nd floor of a high rise in the Loop; the city of Harvey is going after businesses liquor licenses for back taxes; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Another violent weekend in Chicago; a prediction for fall colors; and more.

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Also happening today, for six months, we have all been impacted by COVID-19 and parents are learning about the emotional affects on their children; a popular suburban recreational venue could lose its business license; the Bears play their home opener next week and their owner sent a plan to the city of Chicago on how to get fans into the stands safely; and much more.

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In other news this morning: how kids are dealing with stress brought on by COVID-19, auditions are underway for this year's production of the Nutcracker, and money is available for small businesses in Chicago.  

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And other stories: Two men opened fire on three men standing on the West Side; The longtime Mayor of South Suburban Frankfort says he will NOT seek re-election; It's "last call" for a popular Wrigleyville sports bar; and more.

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Also happpening today; The Associated Press failed during negotiations with Notre Dame to get photographers into today’s football game against Duke; Illinois reported more than 21-hundred newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, along with 22 additional deaths related to the virus; Chicago police are looking for a 72-year-old man, who was last seen near 44th and Michigan Avenue on September 7th; and more. 

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In other top stories this evening: Illinois government throws more money behind job training; Aurora Sept. 11 commemoration is live-streamed in 2020; and more. 

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Also happening today, two investigations from the Illinois Department of Children and Family services are facing criminal charges in the death of 5-year-old AJ Freund; a mail carrier is hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by gunfire on the city's South Side yesterday morning; three new auxiliary bishops have been named by Pope Francis for the Archdiocese of Chicago; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Illinois governor says the number of COVID hospitalizations is rising; doctors recommend children get flu vaccine; standoff ends; and more.

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Also happening today, the city of Chicago has grappled with short-term residential rental properties, listed on sites like Airbnb, for years.  Now, there are new regulations that ban single-night rentals; police are looking for at least two suspects after a shootout and carjacking on I-57 last night; a 20-year-old man is in critical condition after jumping into Lake Michigan earlier today; and much more.

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