In other top stories this evening: Cops apprehend suspects in Mag Mile store robbery; bail denied for man accused of sexually abusing girl at restaurant; and more.

Also happening today, a 34-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl earlier this week; police in north suburban Vernon Hills are cracking down on out of town thieves who have been striking the community; the Chicago City Council is cracking down on people impersonating rideshare drivers; some changes at the Art Institute Chicago have some people upset; and much more.

Also happening today, a 34-year-old man is now charged after a 3-year-old was allegedly sexually assaulted at the old Rock N Roll McDonald's in the River North neighborhood; a new federal subpoena names House Speaker Michael Madigan and his closest allies; Rob Blagojevich's sudden return to Illinois has many wondering what's in store for the ex-Governor; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Gov. Pritzker unveils optimistic state budget; SWAT officers save man from icy Lake Michigan; alderman opposes pot dispensary next to rehab center; and more.

Also happening today, the woman credited with blowing the whistle on Blagojevich said his release is more about what's in the President's best interest, not justice; Mayor Lightfoot's series of meetings in Springfield yesterday is sure to be a topic of discussion after today's City Council meeting; a teacher hurt last year in a hit and run accident that left another teacher dead in Orland Park in filing a lawsuit against a retired priest charged in the case; and much more.

Also happening today, the woman credited for blowing the whistle on then governor Blagojevich said his release it more about what's in President's best interest, not justice; Governor Pritzker delivers his budget message to lawmakers later today; a Chicago alderman wants to see the city improve the way it helps police and other first responders face stress and depression; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Reaction mixed about former governor being released early from prison; alleged hit-and-run driver gets restrictions from judge; Illinois film industry booming; and more.

Also happening today, A soldier from Elgin who had been missing in North Korea since 1950, will be buried Wednesday in the western suburbs; the Naperville City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal tonight to allow the city's second Costco store to be built; for the first time in recent memory, the Chicago-area made it to mid-February without a single winter storm warning; and much more.

Also happening today, a pilot program designed to help "food deserts" in Chicago is ending after next month; five people from Chicago, including three teenagers, are now charged in a high-speed chase early Sunday that ended in a crash near the Morton Arboretum; the future of Amtrak will be on display in Chicago and Naperville this afternoon; and much more.

Also happening this morning: after it has been learned that border patrol agents are being sent to sanctuary cities, Chicago's Mayor takes a stand. Cook county state's attorney candidate Bob Fioretti is calling on the Illinois Supreme Court to bring together judges, prosecutors and defense lawyers to find a balance in bail reform. A former University of Wisconsin football player and Thornton High School star has surrendered to Chicago police in connection with the deaths of two people in Wisconsin; and more.