In other top stories this evening: COVID-19's effects on lungs subject of new study; a 9-1-1 dispatcher is mourned by his colleagues; and more. 

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Also happening today, if you lived in Chicago for awhile you know you better start thinking twice about where you park for the night starting tonight; Illinois public health officials reported just under 7,200 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19; and much more. 

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In other top stories this evening: U of I offers COVID "protocols" for students, faculty and staff over the holiday; some restaurants cleaning up with Thanksgiving meals; and more. 

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Also happening today, the U.S. Justice Department is suing the Village of Hinsdale for discriminating against people with disabilities; Cook County officials are considering cutting vacant jobs to address budget issues; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: new COVID testing site on city's Southwest Side; Chicago City Council passes tax-hike budget 28-22; and more. 

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Also happening today, an Elgin woman is alleged to have taken revenge on her husband's mistress and is now charged with a felony; some Chicago Public Schools students got a big surprise yesterday; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: activists want changes to Chicago budget before final vote this week; agriculture students will put charity meals on wheels this year because of COVID; and more. 

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Also happening today, some northwest suburbs are doing what they can to keep their restaurants afloat through the winter; almost 700 workers at some Chicago area nursing homes walked off the job this morning; and much more.

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Also happening today, public health officials have their view on how the Thanksgiving holiday should play out this year, but Chicagoans are willing to share with WBBM Newsradio what will really happen; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Fire officials caution cooks about deep-frying turkeys; former Chicago State University official charged with embezzlement; and more. 

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