Happening today; Earlier in the day, a large rally in Union Park. The crowd estimated at 30-thousand people; After widespread vandalism, city officials announced they would pay up over a million dollars to three private security firms to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s looting; Chicago Police say they are investigating an officer was caught on video using a homophobic slur last weekend during protests over the death of George Floyd; and more.

Happening today; Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Union Park on the Near West Side Friday evening; A video of a controversial police stop was enough for Chicago's top cop to pull two officers off the streets; The president of the Chicago Police Board has filed a complaint against officers - because he says he was hit five times by police last Sunday evening as they clashed with demonstrators on the South Side; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Mayor Lightfoot says she won't tolerate vigilantes; Old Post Office building has plans for food hall; and more.

Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot says there is not need to have vigilante groups patrolling neighborhoods; a spokesperson for Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is strongly disputing the findings of a new report; and much more.

Also happening today, Chicago's City Council is discussing how black lives might be improved by government action; Illinois is allowing school districts to have in-person summer school programs, but there are still a lot of guidelines to follow; developers hope to bring food, music, and song to Chicago's Old Post Office; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Chicago top cop says he won't tolerate misconduct; women plan to sue after being dragged by police officers; DMVs busy after long shutdown; and more.

Also happening today, a 37-year-old woman is dead, two Chicago police officers are wounded after a wild chase through the city last night; Mayor Lightfoot said she is doing her best to keep Walmart, other major retailers from pulling out of Chicago after weekend unrest; two 15-year-old boys are accused of smashing the glass store of a vape store during a burglary in Plainfield; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: 97 more people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois; Naperville Park District offering activities for kids this summer, but not swimming; dogs found dead in South Elgin; and more.

Also happening today, 10 of the 11 state-run COVID-19 testing sites are reopening today, after being shutdown due to violence; board-up businesses have been scrambling to keep up with all the work, in the wake of looting and destruction; a large group of demonstrators marched through the North Side yesterday; and much more.

Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot said the events of recent days have touched her personally during her State of the City Address on Tuesday night; protesters from around the area gathered on the city's South Side last night for a faith-based marched; Chicago restaurant-goers get their turn to hit some of their favorite eateries today; and much more.