We hear from top Republicans ahead of the governor’s budget address. COVID-19 cases are falling in Chicago. Extreme winter weather is coming in. And we discuss upcoming plans to study Lake Michigan’s impact on the city’s shore.

• Republicans React to Governor’s Budget
• Pfizer Asks FDA to Allow COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5
• Two Rounds of Snow Heading for Chicago: Expect a Mess on Wednesday and a Question Mark on Thursday
• A Giant Effort to Create Miniature Rooms
• Adult COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Rises in Chicago After Mandate for Gyms, Restaurants, Bars Takes Effect: Data
• The Lakefront Sets Chicago Apart. Now There’s Money To Plan How To Protect It
• Some Companies Offering Four-Day Workweek to Retain, Recruit Talent