Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot appears to be at odds with a Chicago alderman who wants to restrict historic homes from being converted into museums; The Audubon Society used “World Water Day” yesterday to highlight dozens of projects intended to restore wetlands, including the Calumet Region, along the southern and eastern shore of Lake Michigan; and much more.

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Also happening today, more than 41,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine were administered Sunday according to local public health officials; Monday had more than 1,200 new and probable COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths; some Chicago alderman feel that restaurants are owed a rebate for liquor licenses and fees paid though they were closed because of the pandemic; and much more.

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Also happening today, Chicago police are looking for an attacker after a woman was sexually assaulted in Lakeview over the weekend; the Shamrock Shuffle was held virtually this weekend, but organizers are hopeful the Chicago Marathon will be in person; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: groups back new plan for civilian control of Chicago Police Department; water commissioner pushes conservation effort; and more. 

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Also happening today, a Chicago woman said she was given misinformation by the Illinois Department of Employment Security; Illinois State Police have stepped up enforcement of Scotts Law, designed to protect police and first responders from injury or death; and much more.

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Also happening today, there seems to be some confusion in the office of the Illinois Department of Employment Security; today is the deadline for Chicago Public Schools parents to decide if they want their high schoolers to return to classes; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: Chinatown officials speak out after fatal Atlanta shooting spree; group opposes parking meters at Montrose Beach; Navy Pier has new luxury hotel; and more. 

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Also happening today, three children are in the hospital after a fire on the South Side last night just  before midnight; a Chicago alderman wants to put new restrictions on "house museums"; and much more.

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Also happening today, the Will County Health Department is looking for someone to serve as an “equity manager” for COVID-19 vaccines; a Chicago police officer is facing charges for a shooting last year in the 3300 block of West Irving Park Road; and much more.

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In other top news tonight: Illinois reports 17 more deaths due to COVID-19; high waves expected along Lake Michigan shoreline; and more. 

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