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Police investigation underway at GameStop in on Chicago's Northwest Side A car appears to have crashed into a GameStop store.

A car appears to have crashed into a GameStop store. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/police-investigation-gamestop-chicago-northwest-side/ 

Building catches fire on Chicago's North Side Large flames were seen coming from a home on Arthur Avenue close to the Little India Corridor.

Large flames were seen coming from a home on Arthur Avenue close to the Little India Corridor. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicagos-north-side-building-fire/ 

Butter made from carbon tastes like the real thing, gets backing from Bill Gates

A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon.

Clarendon Hills is heading to the Little League World Series

The village of Clarendon Hills is celebrating after their Little League team won the Great Lakes Regional Final and is now on their way to the Little League World Series.

Small plane makes emergency landing on Highlands of Elgin golf course, no injuries reported

A small plane made an emergency landing on an Elgin, Illinois golf course Wednesday evening.

Body of missing man Hipilito Hernandez recovered from reservoir in Wood Dale, Illinois

The body of a man who went missing at a reservoir in northwest suburban Wood Dale has been recovered, officials said.

Northwestern Wildcats football camp kicks off to get ready for next season

Northwestern University football is grinding in training camp, getting ready for the Aug. 30 season kick off.

New Indiana immigration detention center dubbed "Speedway Slammer" draws backlash

The Trump administration will build a new immigration detention center in Miami County, Indiana, already nicknamed the "Speedway Slammer" — but not everyone is happy about the moniker.

Chicago Cubs are hosting their first Oktoberfest at Wrigley Field

Get ready to raise a stein in Wrigleyville: the Chicago Cubs are bringing Oktoberfest to the North Side this year.

Restoration at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre uncovers treasure trove of historical items

The historic Auditorium Theatre in Chicago is between productions and undergoing some important restoration work, which in turn has revealed pieces of its storied past.

Ground stop at Chicago O'Hare Airport for United flights due to technical issue

BREAKING: There is a ground stop for Untied Airlines flights at Chicago O'Hare Airport Wednesday evening.

It's not plant-based. It's not animal-based either. But it could change the food industry.

Tonight at 10.

Cook County Sheriff substation still not open in South Loop, despite planned June launch

A Cook County Sheriff's substation was supposed to open in the South Loop near the Roosevelt CTA Red Line stop on June 1, but now we're learning it could open as soon as Monday.

Hate crime charges filed against suspect in shooting deaths of Israeli Embassy staffers in D.C.

The Justice Department on Wednesday filed hate crime charges against the Chicago man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., in May.

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The 96th annual Bud Billiken Parade is back on Saturday! Tune in at 5:30 p.m. on your TV and online for our live coverage from the Back to School festival!

Hope to see you along the parade route!

Fort Stewart shooting suspect in custody, 5 soldiers wounded, officials say

An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said.

Pair of men dressed as women rob Park Ridge, Illinois 7-Eleven, spray clerk with mace

Park Ridge police are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in which a store employee was maced.

Rash of car thefts under investigation in Arlington Heights, police say

Arlington Heights police are investigating a rash of car thefts targeting Hyundais over the last week.

$10K reward in South Holland, Illinois shooting that killed 16-year-old Davell Holden

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on who shot and killed a 16-year-old boy in South Holland, Illinois over the weekend.

American journalist Alec Luhn found safe after going missing during solo hike in Norway Alec Luhn's wife told CBS News he has a leg injury but is in good condition after going missing during a hike on a Norwegian glacier.

Luhn's wife, Veronika Silchenko, told CBS News he has a leg injury but is in good condition. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/climate-journalist-alec-luhn-missing-norwegian-glacier/ 

Torrential rainfall that hit Chicago on July 25 only happens once every 1,000 years The torrential rainfall that pounded parts of Chicago on July 25 was so extreme, it typically occurs only once every 1,000 years, according to the National Weather Service.

As much as 5.61 inches of rain fell in Garfield Ridge in just two hours. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/torrential-rainfall-july-25-chicago/ 

Large police response reported at Mariano's in Western Springs, Illinois The Western Springs Police Department is asking residents to avoid the area.

The Western Springs Police Department is asking residents to avoid the area near Mariano's. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/police-response-marianos-western-springs-illinois/ 

Death investigation underway after man pulled from Lake Michigan at Belmont Harbor Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 63-year-old man was recovered from the water in the 3500 block of North Belmont Harbor Drive. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/death-investigation-lake-michigan-belmont-harbor/ 

Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Chicago hotel where some Texas Democrats are staying More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts​.

Gov. JB Pritzker. Pritzker said in a statement that he had instructed Illinois state police to investigate. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/texas-democrats-bomb-threat-evacuated-illinois-hotel-quorum-break/ 

We can't believe it's not butter!

American journalist Alec Luhn found safe after going missing during solo hike in Norway Alec Luhn's wife told CBS News he has a leg injury but is in good condition after going missing during a hike on a Norwegian glacier.

Alec Luhn's wife told CBS News he has a leg injury but is in good condition after going missing during a hike on a Norwegian glacier. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/climate-journalist-alec-luhn-missing-norwegian-glacier/ 

16-year-old girl stabbed multiple times in Chicago's South Loop The teen was taken to Northwestern Hospital in serious condition.

The teen was taken to Northwestern Hospital in serious condition. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/stabbing-chicago-south-loop/ 

Chicago Public Schools cut private custodial contractors amid budget shortfall More than 1,200 custodians got layoff notices on Friday. CPS said it now plans to rehire 750 of those custodians directly as district staffers.

More than 1,200 custodians got layoff notices on Friday. CPS said it now plans to rehire 750 of those custodians directly as district staffers.

Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago finances have reached "point of no return" The mayor's statement came in response to a question about a pension bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker last week.

The mayor's statement came in response to a question about a pension bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker last week.

Cook County senior's property tax refund is held up, and he's far from alone It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.

It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.