Also happening today, Arlington International Racecourse is asking the state for permission to host live fans for the first time this year; women wanting to get abortions in Indiana are going to have to wait; after it was hit by a vehicle twice this past week, officials in Long Grove are trying to determine how to protect the community's iconic covered bridge; and much more.

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Also happening today, a 73-year-old woman is hospitalized after being shot after opening the back door of her home earlier this morning; Arlington International Racecourse is asking the state for permission to host fans for the first time this year; a first week of school in Ekhart, Indiana has been a challenge for the small IT department there; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Lightfoot block will be locked down from protests; hotel aiding damaged Ronald McDonald House; Calumet City building canoe launch; and more. 

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Also happening today, Chicago police are on the lookout for a serial stabbing suspect; six people were shot last night in what police are calling a large gathering on the South Side; for the second time in less than a week the historic covered bridge in Long Grove has been damaged; and much more.

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Also happening today, an accusation made by Mayor Lightfoot about the source of illegal guns in Chicago has prompted a sharp response from the governor of Mississippi; Chicago continues making efforts in identifying people involved in the recent looting, and some of the alleged looters are making the job easier; and much more.

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In other top news stories this evening: CPS has modified its "school resource officer" program after protests; Lightfoot dismisses attempt by four aldermen to get National Guard in Chicago; and more. 

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Also happening today, former Illinois U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun officially cast Illinois' votes for former Vice President Joe Biden during the virtual Democratic National Convention's roll call Tuesday night; some House Republicans say they want more transparency and accountability, and less corruption in state government; the City Council in Michigan City extended the Mayor's coronavirus beach closure through mid-September; and much more.

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Also happening today, the health dangers of lead water pipes have been known for decades and now the city of Chicago sets plans to replace lead service lines leading to people's homes; Chicago Teachers' Union was against in-person learning to start the year, and now the final plan for remote-only learning is drawing criticism from the head of the CTU; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Navy Pier to shut down Sept. 8; blame COVID-19; a warning for college students; dinosaur expo moved outside; and more. 

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Also happening today, as the virtual Democratic National Convention moves into day two, delegates from Illinois are talking about the challenges of getting out the vote; video is being shared on Twitter showing some thrill-seekers taking advantage of the raised draw-bridges along the Chicago River; after months of hearing protests against having Chicago police officers stationed inside schools, officials said dozens of them have now made their decision; and much more.

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