In other top stories this evening: Two men charged with looting pharmacies in Chicago; Cook County deaths surge in 2020; and more. 

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Also happening today, the Illinois Republican Party latest Conventions-related activities include better efforts in African-American communities; starting this morning, the State of Illinois is expanding requirements for wearing masks while dining indoors; Illinois is applying for the extra $300 week of unemployment benefits announced earlier by President Trump; and much more.

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In other news tonight: Chicago's "travel alert" modified to drop two states, add one; more unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where a black man was shot several times by police; lawns look fried, but are they merely dormant? And more ... 

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Also happening today, a number of protesters were arrested outside CPD headquarters last night, as school officials are scheduled to debate removing Chicago police from schools during a meeting Wednesday; as more Chicago police officers retire in the future, a city official said the proportion of black officers is also likely to decrease; four Chicago businesses are suffering the consequences for violating the city's COVID-19 guidelines; and much more.

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Also happening today, as the Republican Convention continues this week, the head of Chicago’s GOP said the theme of “law and order” sounded in Charlotte and other venues is touching the lives of people in the city; ahead of Wednesday’s meeting to debate removing Chicago police from schools, protesters were arrested Monday night outside CPS headquarters; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Charges filed in high-speed fatal wreck; 1,612 new coronavirus cases for Illinois; Chicago top cop has advice for recruits; and more. 

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Also happening today: remote learning begins in Elgin, student athletes from Oak Forest bring a special surprise to a 6-year-old Harvey boy and a man with a conceal-carry license was involved in a shootout that left one person hospitalized.

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And other stories: University of Illinois Chicago faculty continue to raise concerns; City leaders have rejected plans to open a marijuana dispensary; On the treadmill in Chicago later this morning will be a nun trying to set a world record; and more.

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Also happening today: Chicago police have arrested three boys who are accused of punching and robbing a woman last night in Lincoln Park; More than 600 lawsuits have been filed against Sterigenics that claim people developed cancer because of emissions from their plant in Willowbrook; owners of restaurants and bars in the Chicago-area have a couple of concerns, as they struggle to keep their businesses afloat with COVID-19 restrictions; these stories and more from WBBM. 

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In other top stories: hundreds of lawsuits filed against medical sterilization company; Sister Jean of Loyola turns 101; and more. 

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