Also happening today, a firefighter responding to a call on the Northwest side this morning required treatment himself; a new contract deal for some south suburban teachers; five men are scheduled to be in bond court today after police seized multiple weapons at a Wicker Park party; and much more.

Also happening today, police arrested five people and seized dozens of guns at a house party in Wicker Park; a pedestrian was struck and killed on Lake Shore Drive overnight; a man is left in critical condition after being struck by a Green Line train; and Chicago's Chinatown celebrates the Lunar New Year.

In other news: An Aurora judge rules in favor of the removal of registered sex offenders from halfway houses located near parks and playgrounds; The US has declared a public health emergency regarding the Corona Virus; Chicago has seen an increase in shootings and murders so far this year; and more.

In other top stories this evening: Robber targets men using 'Grndr' app; NBA All Star game could draw sex trafficking, officials warn; tax expert offers tips for filing your return; and more.

Also happening today, officials say a 52-year-old man accused in a murder nearly three years ago of a 21-year-old woman is suspected in the murders of two other people; mourners are set to pay respects this evening at Proviso East High School to a retired State Police trooper killed in a shooting in a cigar lounge last weekend; Hammond Police say a suspect is in custody in the shooting death yesterday of a 55-year-old woman who had been a victim of another shooting three months ago; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Chicago Police Department announces more reorganizing moves; Pride flag again stolen from church; more problems with automatic voter registration reported; and more.

Also happening today, a 52-year-old man from Chicago goes before a judge in bond court, charged with a nearly 3-year-old murder; Chicago police are issuing a community alert after three carjackings on the West Side involving ride-sharing services; Northern Illinois University is eliminating standardized tests for undergraduate admissions next year; the Governor put the spotlight on the need for strong new ethics legislation during his first State of the State address; and much more.

Also happening today, a recent kidnapping and robbery in the Fulton River District has prompted Chicago police to issue a community alert; parents of a 1-year-old boy shot and wounded in the family's North Side apartment are expected to be in court today; a boy with autism came home from his school in Berwyn with permanent marker on his back. His parents want to know who did it; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Memorial held for fallen soldier from west suburbs; Elk Grove Village pushes back at critical robocalls and mailers; struggling Chicago Catholic schools receive grants; another electric scooter pilot program for Chicago; and more.

Also happening today, a 22-year-old man is dead after speeding and driving erratically in the northern suburbs overnight, he ended up crashing into a police station parking lot; the Evanston City Council is giving preliminary approval to the sale of alcohol at Northwestern University's Welsh Ryan Arena; authorities are investigating a suspicious fire in the Loop early this morning; and much more.