In other top stories tonight: Chicago expanding contact-tracing; nurse says she was fired from long-term care facility because she raised safety issues; and more.

Also happening today, Phase 3 of Illinois reopening plan is due to kick in on Friday, and many businesses are getting ready for it; state health officials reported 31 COVID-19 deaths yesterday, that is the lowest number of deaths in a 24-hour period in a month; the head of the federal court system in Northern Illinois is advising judges and lawyers about the changes they will encounter when they return to work; and much more.

Also happening today, state health officials reported 31 coronavirus death yesterday - that was the lowest number of reported deaths in a 24 hour period in a month; Chicago police are looking for a hit and run driver who left a woman dead in the South Loop; two men are facing weapons charges after several police officers where hurt while dispersing a large crowd in the Englewood neighborhood; and much more.

In other news this morning: some area churches held Sunday services despite the state's stay-at-home order, changes await those visiting the dentist's office post-quarantine, an Illinois Congressman asks President Trump to stop promoting conspiracy theories online, and a new bill in Illinois could allow bars & restaurants to sell cocktails to-go.

Also happening today; The head of a north side church says he’ll continue to defy a city of Chicago order to stop holding in-person services; A Memorial Day parade that has stepped off for nearly six decades in Chicago's East Lakeview will be going forward virtually this year; With its doors closed for more than two months now due to the pandemic, the Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center in Crystal Lake is pleading for the chance to stay open; and more.

And other stories: With phase three coming residents of nursing homes and assisted care facilities still can't have visitors; Little Village residents ripped into Chicago officials during virtual town hall meeting about the demolition of a old coal plant; Mother Nature hit hard around the area; and more!

A former Chicago Police officer who was convicted of teaming up with a gang member to kidnap and rob other drug dealers, has been ordered released from prison more than six years early due to the threat of coronavirus; Driving near a major Chicago thoroughfare is about to get a little trickier for commuters; It's still a lot of money, but a Chicago legend's former home in the north suburbs has seen yet another price reduction; and more.

In other news this morning: Gov. Pritzker says houses of worship are not ready to reopen this weekend, Kane County is helping residents during the pandemic with a new "community needs" form, those looking for work should be prepared to interview virtually, and northwest suburban Elgin has found a way to continue a Memorial Day tradition.

Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot is defending her hardline stance against reopening more of Chicago's businesses sooner than experts say is wise; the Cook County Board has approved a plan to give first responders information about locations where people have tested positive for coronavirus; and much more.

Also happening today, there were written daggers thrown last night by Mayor Lightfoot following a Cook County Board decision to allow the locations of COVID-19 positive people to be given to first responders; a new COVID-19 testing station opens in Rolling Meadows; and much more.