In other top stories this evening: activists want changes to Chicago budget before final vote this week; agriculture students will put charity meals on wheels this year because of COVID; and more. 

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Also happening today, some northwest suburbs are doing what they can to keep their restaurants afloat through the winter; almost 700 workers at some Chicago area nursing homes walked off the job this morning; and much more.

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Also happening today, public health officials have their view on how the Thanksgiving holiday should play out this year, but Chicagoans are willing to share with WBBM Newsradio what will really happen; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Fire officials caution cooks about deep-frying turkeys; former Chicago State University official charged with embezzlement; and more. 

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Also happening today, a hospital southwest of Chicago said it is running out of room because of COVID patients; the CTA holiday train and bus will be back for 2020, but you will not be able to ride them; and much more.

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Also happening today, a hospital in Southwest Chicago said it is running out of room due to COVID patients; vandals have again hit the office of Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: More court employees test positive for coronavirus; GOP lawmakers demand House panel resume probe into Speaker Madigan; and more. 

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Also happening today, racing season is over but there is a long line of cars outside Arlington Park racecourse; with many people struggling financially during the pandemic, demand is up for organizations that provide social services like food panties; and much more.

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Also happening today, there is some good news and some bad news when it comes to the grades students are receiving in the first quarter of the Chicago Public School year; Chicago is approaching a grim milestone; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: online learning taking toll on families; rapid COVID testing available in western suburb; River Forest businesses suffer break-ins; and more. 

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