In other news this morning: activists are asking for emergency action to help those in the city's senior buildings, Mayor Lightfoot is urging religious leaders to follow the state order banning large group gatherings this weekend, new research suggests child abuse is on the rise during the pandemic, and Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk provides an update on COVID-19 patients.

In other top stories this evening: Gov. Pritzker holds fast against defiant local governments; Libertyville hosts sing-a-long; chocolate festival goes virtual; and more.

In other top stories this evening: Another court challenge for Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order; nurse in potentially hot water for Wisconsin revelry; and more.

Also happening today, the Naperville Park Board holds a virtual meeting tonight to consider taking legal action to make reopening decisions no matter what the Governor says; the Governor is seeing even more backlash to his continued pandemic order; the city of Aurora has cancelled all major events over the summer; and much more.

Also happening today, Catholic church leaders from Chicago, Joliet, and Rockford are spelling out their plans for resuming masses and other services, but it does not appear large church gatherings will be happening any time soon; one person is dead, four others hurt after a shooting at a parking lot at a gas station in Rockford; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Mayor Lightfoot looks ahead to city's reopening; Indiana reports 38 more deaths from COVID-19; and more.

Also happening today, scheduled cleaning along residential streets resume next week for the first time since the pandemic; at a time when many are struggling to pay their bills, state officials are trying a new way to connect unclaimed property; and much more.

Also happening today, the Memorial Day block party is another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic in Chicago; two historic homes that were part of the Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress in 1933 are now threatened as Lake Michigan erodes their shoreline; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Congressman Rush pushes virus-tracing plan; choir combines individual performances; Bradley University may reopen in August; and more.

Also happening today, Governor Pritzker said COVID-19 cases in Illinois will most likely peak a month later than previously forecast; a southwest suburb is trying to help residents who don't have access to face masks; an Elgin church plans to reopen for Sunday services this weekend in defiance of a statewide restriction of large gatherings; and much more.