In other top stories this evening: Observer L.A. gives Charlie Beck high marks; cold-case murder with ties to NW suburbs yields charges, 20 years later; CHA residents with military service are honored; and more.

Also happening today, police say a suspect is in custody in connection with a violent home invasion last night; a tentative agreement has been reached in the one-day strike by teachers and support staff in Grayslake; some Chicago aldermen want to rework the ordinance dealing with short-term home rentals; authorities in southeastern Wisconsin say they now know the identity of a woman found fatally beaten near a cornfield in 1999; and much more.

Also happening today, the Chicago Police Department appears ready to welcome an interim leader; the head football coach at Lake Park High School has been removed from his position after an investigation found he suppressed the background check of a volunteer assistant who is a convicted sex offender; two bus loads of Chicago girls are arriving in Georgia this morning to visit colleges they might otherwise never get to see; and much more.

In other top stories this evening: Chicago aldermen describe what kind of candidate their looking for to lead CPD; dump truck driver ticketed for striking, killing bicyclist; teachers' strike begins in Grayslake; and more.

Also happening today, family of a 53-year-old woman who was shot to death last night as she was returning home from work say they are disgusted at the continued violence; controversial plans to open an addiction treatment center in Itasca were talked about at another public hearing last night; the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating what appears to be a car theft operation from a rental company at Mitchell International Airport; and much more.

Also happening today, another teachers strike in the Chicago-area - this one in far north suburban Grayslake; supporters and opponents of a plan to convert a old Holiday Inn in Itasca into a 240-bed addiction treatment center gathered last night for the latest public hearing on controversial plan; Governor Pritzker was in the suburbs yesterday talking about his infrastructure plan; the city of Chicago's official Christmas tree will be cut down in Elgin this morning; and much more.

In other news this evening: bicyclist killed on Milwaukee Avenue; Mayor Lightfoot mum on police superintendent's imminent retirement; "Paletas Man" aided by online fundraiser has died; and more.

Also happening today, stained-glass windows that once graced a South Side church are going up for auction and are expected to go for a hefty price; six people are now charged with the shooting and stabbing incident in West Chicago early Monday morning; Mayor Lori Lightfoot is dodging most questions on the possibility of having to choose a new police superintendent soon; and much more.

Also happening today, the mishandling of a racist incident at a restaurant prompted several people to comment on it at last night's Naperville City Council meeting; some activists are joining ride share companies in opposing Mayor Lightfoot's proposed congestion tax; a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled this morning for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois' new Morgan Park center; and much more.

In other news this evening: Suit filed after wrong police raid; Chicago Public Schools proposes makeup days after teachers' strike; BGA hosts Lightfoot, a former board member; Wisconsin teacher dumps homework assignments; and more.