Also happening today, one of R. Kelly's main defenders is now accusing the singer of abuse; life after the Arlington International Race Course; Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin hired private security using taxpayer funds after CPD found there was no threat; police at UIC said a person of interest has been taken into custody after a student was found dead in a campus parking garage; a man took shelter in a West Side grade school this morning after being shot; and much more.

Also happening today, the search in on for a police vehicle stolen early Sunday on Chicago's Far Southwest Side; a Chicago woman is being held without bond after being accused of hiring someone to kill a woman she blames for the end of a relationship; we are expected to hear more today about the person now in custody for the strangling death of a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago; executives for a Lisle-based company will be watching a semi tractor trailer very closely as it travels the Illinois Tollway; and much more.

WBBM's Jennifer Keiper reports on that and more.

Dave Berner reports.

Also happening today: the Lake County sheriff is signaling out three deputies who saved a man's life; a nationwide theft ring has hit several suburb fitness centers; Mayor Lightfoot urges people civilian police oversight reform is coming; these stories and more.

In other top stories this morning: federal charges have been filed against an alleged bank robbery getaway driver; Chicago police warn of an ongoing theft ring; an Aurora man who was strike by an arrow accidentally; and more.

In other top stories this evening: A woman's body was found in a burning vehicle in Andersonville; County Board president noncommittal about ousting embattled commissioner; protesters demand affordable housing in Chicago; and more.

Also happening today, plans for one combination race track and casino may have gone by the wayside, but not another one is in discussion; some employees of the Portillo's restaurant chain are expressing their displeasure with the company; authorities say a man whose body was found near the Metra tracks on the Northwest Side last night was apparently not hit by the train; and much more.

Also happening today, the family of a 24-year-old pharmacy resident is suing Mercy Hospital, its security firm, and the estate of the gunman; the open job of Chicago police superintendent is now posted; a woman was found dead in a burning car earlier today on the North Side; a 13-year-old boy is dead after being hit by a car on the South Side last night; the company holiday period will see the highest gasoline prices we have seen in years; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: convicted Starved Rock killer paroled at 80; Michigan City, Ind. mayor bonds out after being charged with felonies; and more.