Also happening today, now that Chicago schools are back in session, some students will be racing to get college applications completed and sent off today; a 7-year-old girl is in critical condition this morning after being shot in the chest while trick-or-treating last night on the Southwest Side; the operator of River casino in Des Plaines have started making renovations to the facility as they also make plans to deal with the state's expanding gambling laws; and much more.

In other news this evening: Flights canceled at Midway Airport; Chicago mayor reaches back-to-work agreement with teachers, ending strike; some students ready to go back to school; and more.

Also happening today, on this very snowy Halloween, several communities are rescheduling trick-or-treating; two brothers from the far northern suburbs are charged with stealing big ticket items from Home Depot; police are again warning people to use common sense and not leave vehicles running unattended; a lawsuit it being filed against a suburban nursing home; and much more.

Also happening today, Chicago's Inspector General said the city needs to be more proactive in dealing with trees; with the bear minimum of 60 votes needed for a bill to regulate ethylene oxide out of existence in Illinois has passed the Illinois House; one person is in custody after the vehicle they were driving crashed into a church in northwest suburban Lake in the Hills this morning; and much more.

In other news this evening: Striking teachers blast TIFs as corporate giveaways; Chicago cop killed in climbing accident overseas; and more.

Also happening today, striking Chicago teachers say as the walkout moves into its tenth school day, the resolve remains unchanged; the Illinois High School Association has given hope to student athletes looking to compete in state playoffs this weekend; a Waukegan man charged with killing one person and injuring four others by driving his car into a crowd was scolded for flashing gang signs in court; and much more.

Also happening today, a west suburban man is facing charges after another incident at Elmhurst College yesterday; an 18-year-old man is charged with the murder of two other teenagers in the parking lot of a south suburban mall three weeks ago; if you are heading to Midway Airport, be aware of some changes coming to security procedures; and much more.

In other news this evening: Chicago Teachers Union reps meet with Mayor Lightfoot, face-to-face; lawmakers to determine whether accused colleague should be removed from office; and more.

Also happening today, when recreational marijuana becomes legal on Jan. 1, it appears customers will not have a lot of choices; City Council hearings are continuing on Mayor Lightfoot's proposed budget; a Cook County judge says the ex-wife of singer R. Kelly can use the singer's royalty checks for back child support; and much more.

Also happening today, City Council hearings continue today into Mayor Lightfoot's proposed budget; a new twist in the sad story of a grandfather who dropped his grandfather more than 100 feet to her death on a cruise ship; former president Barack Obama is in town for the first day of the 2019 Obama Foundation Summit; classes are canceled for a second day at Elmhurst College, after threatening graffiti messages found on campus; and much more.