In other top news this evening: Gov. Pritzker warns Illinois could fall back on COVID progress; double lung transplant patients speak about their ordeals; and more. 

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Also happening today, Illinois schools could be hit by walkouts involving teachers and other school employees are a result of the pandemic; the Lightfoot Administration is rolling out another effort to boost participation in the US Census; and much more.

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Police and firefighters in south suburban Lynwood are attempting to catch a small alligator that was spotted in a lake surrounded by homes.

An Evanston woman's video has gone viral after she went to a beach in her city and confronted people who were displaying the Confederate flag.

The city of Chicago has chosen three companies to run this year's e-scooter program.

 

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In other top stories this evening: Police official who died by suicide remembered by colleagues; former Indiana governor passes away; and more. 

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Also happening today, employees of area Jewel-Osco stores are taking action to have COVID-19 hazard pay reinstated; a Chicago police sergeant is suing a Colorado YouTuber for allegedly misidentifying him as the cop that gave protesters the middle finger during an incident last month; and much more.

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Also happening today, a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight outside the Swissotel in the Loop; a Chicago Police Department Deputy Chief who took his own life yesterday is being remembered as passionate and dedicated throughout his 30 year career; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: More than 1,000 new coronavirus cases reported in Illinois; Wisconsin added to Chicago's quarantine list; and more.

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Also happening today, the superintendent of Arlington Heights Elementary School District 25 said all students will start the new school year with remote instruction; as both educators and parents make plans for the new school year, one expert says it is time to get those wellness checks and vaccinations; and much more.

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Also happening today, Wisconsin is being added to the city of Chicago's growing quarantine list; operators of the Berghoff restaurant in the Loop have decided to temporarily close; unlike many events that have been canceled this year because of coronavirus, the Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer's will go on - but it has been tweaked; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: baby hit by gunfire on Bishop Ford Expressway; Wisconsin added to Chicago's quarantine list; Beverly tavern closed over COVID violations; and more. 

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