In other top stories this evening: Chicago begins reopening on Wednesday June 3; area high school student was quarantined from her family at home; and more.

Also happening today, two long-time employees at the Tootsie Roll plant on Chicago's Southwest Side have died from complications of COVID-19; the state's death toll from COVID-19 is now past 5,000; and much more.

Also happening today, the City of Chicago is planning on giving people a little more elbow room to be able to exercise, as they maintain social distancing; five people have been arrested after allegedly robbing two men on a CTA Red Line train early this morning; the Chicago Public Schools system will continue to offer free meals through the summer; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Chicago prepares for reopening of hair salons; Elburn bar reopens in defiance of state order; and more.

Also happening today, high school athletes in Illinois could soon be gathering in small groups for workouts to prepare for their coming seasons, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding school sports for the next academic year; the owner of a pub in far west suburban Elburn is defying the Governor's order and has reopened for indoor, sit down service; and much more.

Also happening today, executives of four community hospitals predict recent legislative developments could ultimately hurt access to adequate healthcare for South Siders; two teenagers and a 5-year old are in fair condition after being shot last night on the South Side; and much more.

In other top stories tonight: Chicago expanding contact-tracing; nurse says she was fired from long-term care facility because she raised safety issues; and more.

Also happening today, Phase 3 of Illinois reopening plan is due to kick in on Friday, and many businesses are getting ready for it; state health officials reported 31 COVID-19 deaths yesterday, that is the lowest number of deaths in a 24-hour period in a month; the head of the federal court system in Northern Illinois is advising judges and lawyers about the changes they will encounter when they return to work; and much more.

Also happening today, state health officials reported 31 coronavirus death yesterday - that was the lowest number of reported deaths in a 24 hour period in a month; Chicago police are looking for a hit and run driver who left a woman dead in the South Loop; two men are facing weapons charges after several police officers where hurt while dispersing a large crowd in the Englewood neighborhood; and much more.

In other news this morning: some area churches held Sunday services despite the state's stay-at-home order, changes await those visiting the dentist's office post-quarantine, an Illinois Congressman asks President Trump to stop promoting conspiracy theories online, and a new bill in Illinois could allow bars & restaurants to sell cocktails to-go.