Also happening today, a 30-year-old man brought the remains of his dismembered girlfriend to south suburban Markham from Kentucky and authorities are looking for a Hammond bank robber. 

 

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In other top stories this evening: NU president OK with return to Big Ten football; Jewish holidays will be different this year; and more. 

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Also happening today a 61-year-old woman is being treated in the hospital this morning after being hit by a red pickup truck that plowed into a bus stop in the South Loop; e day after the Cook County Democratic Party slatemakers declined to endorse Judge Michael Toomin for retention, the county’s chief judge is getting involved - and is apparently defending Toomin; online sports betting in Illinois was taking off even before the start of the football season; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: 'Open House Chicago' pivots during pandemic; Metra tries to woo back riders with new campaign; Chicago updates it's so-called quarantine list for other states; and more. 

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Also happening today, as remote learning continues, Mayor Lightfoot said Chicago Public Schools are making every effort to ensure student don't fall behind; an extra-alarm fire near the Loop this morning left six people injured; a Fort Wayne man has earned the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 80; and much more.

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Also happening today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is confident that Chicago Public School officials are doing everything possible to be sure that no child gets left behind by the remote learning that is underway; six people were taken to hospitals after fire broke out on a 32nd floor of a high rise in the Loop; the city of Harvey is going after businesses liquor licenses for back taxes; and much more.

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In other top stories this evening: Another violent weekend in Chicago; a prediction for fall colors; and more.

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Also happening today, for six months, we have all been impacted by COVID-19 and parents are learning about the emotional affects on their children; a popular suburban recreational venue could lose its business license; the Bears play their home opener next week and their owner sent a plan to the city of Chicago on how to get fans into the stands safely; and much more.

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In other news this morning: how kids are dealing with stress brought on by COVID-19, auditions are underway for this year's production of the Nutcracker, and money is available for small businesses in Chicago.  

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And other stories: Two men opened fire on three men standing on the West Side; The longtime Mayor of South Suburban Frankfort says he will NOT seek re-election; It's "last call" for a popular Wrigleyville sports bar; and more.

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