Also happening today, students in one north suburban middle school will get a chance to break out of their learning pods safely this week; low income residents who owe outstanding fees or fines in Chicago and many suburbs won't have their money taken out of their state income tax this year; and much more.

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Also happening today, authorities are still trying to determine exactly what happened at a pop-up party on the South Side early yesterday; some teachers and students in Cicero returned to the classroom this week as the district introduces hybrid learning; the University of Chicago is expanding its campus overseas; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: 39 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois; Chicago police honor postal carrier for saving senior; and more. 

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Also happening today, the CVS pharmacy chain says it will provide COVID vaccine access to qualified people to three suburban locations starting Sunday; Chicago aldermen are considering a proposal to provide a guaranteed income to some of the neediest families in the city; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: North suburban prosecutor focuses on violent crimes; Cook County communities start scheduling public events; and more. 

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Also happening today, Mayor Lightfoot says she is cautiously optimistic about the possibility of big events returning this summer; the Chicago Police Department has a new website dedicated to the effort to combat carjackings; and much more.

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Also happening today, with COVID numbers tracking in the right direction, the Governor's Office is hinting at possible convention activity at McCormick Place; Arlington Heights Frontier Days festival is being cancelled for the second year in a row; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: another 30 people die from COVID-19 in Illinois; Burr Ridge mayor has bright outlook about life after the pandemic; Brookfield and Lincoln Park zoos are open, but you need a reservation in advance; and more. 

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Also happening today, new COVID-19 safety guidelines released by the Illinois State Board of Education suggest in-person learning should be prioritized over extra-curricular activities; mass vaccination sites are being planned for two locations in Kane County; three vehicles were stolen from a rental car lot just outside O'Hare Airport last night; and much more.

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In other top stories tonight: How baseball fans can get one of the limited seats at Chicago ballparks; assistance available to Illinois residents struggling to pay utility bills; and more.

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