Also happening today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls the downstate judge's ruling "troubling and wrong"; some nurses at Stroger Hospital say the lack of personal protective equipment at the facility is unacceptable and are demanding change; eighteen workers at Chicago's Tootsie Roll factory have tested positive for COVID-19; and much more.

In other news stories this evening: Lightfoot blasts crowded West Side party during pandemic; O'Hare becomes ghost airport; and more.

Also happening today, the city is rolling out a new app for people who believe they may have COVID-19; a viral video shows a large crowd of people attending a party on the West Side over the weekend and the Governor is responding; and much more.

Also happening today, small business owners who missed out on the first round of funding for the paycheck protection program can try again this morning; some lessons are begin learned as a result of the spread of COVID-19, especially by those in the medical field; and much more.

Also happening today: A nurse working at University of Illinois Health – not with COVID-19  patients – has died from the virus; Public safety agencies across Illinois are reminding seniors that wellness checks are still a good idea, and safe, during the COVID-19 crisis; A precautionary boil order is in effect for the Forest Lake and Hawthorn Woods water systems in north suburban Lake County; these and more stories.

And other stories; Protesters in Chicago and about 40 other cities across the country are demanding the cancellation of rent and mortgage payments; One person is dead and another seriously injured in a hit-and-run; and more.

Also happening today: Protesters in Chicago and about 40 other cities across the country are demanding the cancellation of rent and mortgage payments during the COVID-19 outbreak; details on new cases in Illinois and the world; updates from New York's pandemic; these and more stories.

In other news this morning: a Melrose Park police officer has died due to the virus; the village of Mundelein is requesting their 911 dispatchers receive information on those who have tested positive for the virus; a Chicago alderman says the city isn't doing enough to distribute face masks; these and more stories.

In other top stories this evening: City Council gives Lightfoot emergency powers during pandemic; senior evicted after he allegedly broke rules at housing center; and more.

Also happening today, Illinois' stay-at-home order is being extended until the end of May, but the Governor said he is easing up on some restrictions; one of the areas where restrictions are being eased is outdoor activities, such as golf; three students from Woodridge School District 68 are accused of wearing blackface, making racist social media videos on TickTok; and much more.