Also happening today, another teachers strike in the Chicago-area - this one in far north suburban Grayslake; supporters and opponents of a plan to convert a old Holiday Inn in Itasca into a 240-bed addiction treatment center gathered last night for the latest public hearing on controversial plan; Governor Pritzker was in the suburbs yesterday talking about his infrastructure plan; the city of Chicago's official Christmas tree will be cut down in Elgin this morning; and much more.

In other news this evening: bicyclist killed on Milwaukee Avenue; Mayor Lightfoot mum on police superintendent's imminent retirement; "Paletas Man" aided by online fundraiser has died; and more.

Also happening today, stained-glass windows that once graced a South Side church are going up for auction and are expected to go for a hefty price; six people are now charged with the shooting and stabbing incident in West Chicago early Monday morning; Mayor Lori Lightfoot is dodging most questions on the possibility of having to choose a new police superintendent soon; and much more.

Also happening today, the mishandling of a racist incident at a restaurant prompted several people to comment on it at last night's Naperville City Council meeting; some activists are joining ride share companies in opposing Mayor Lightfoot's proposed congestion tax; a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled this morning for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois' new Morgan Park center; and much more.

In other news this evening: Suit filed after wrong police raid; Chicago Public Schools proposes makeup days after teachers' strike; BGA hosts Lightfoot, a former board member; Wisconsin teacher dumps homework assignments; and more.

Also happening today, the young girl shot on Halloween night is improving; family members of two men who died when their car plunged into the Calumet River over a year ago are angry that nothing has been done to prevent another incident there; a new report says water levels on the Great Lakes are likely to remain unusually high and may even set new records; and much more.

Also happening today, a significant spike in Asian carp environmental DNA has been detected in the south branch of the Chicago River, prompting more intensive testing; police are asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate a 2016 murder; the management of a Buffalo Wild Wings in Naperville said the service manager and shift manager involved in an alleged racist incident last month have been fired; and much more.

In other news this evening: Aldermen consider budget cuts to police program; McDonald's firing of CEO sign of the times, expert says; Bears tickets plentiful, during disappointing season; and more.

Also happening today, some golfers at a north suburban course had a big surprise as they were playing a round yesterday afternoon; at a Chicago City Council budget hearing, some alderman say they are concerned about cuts to the community policing budget; Woodfield Mall is moderating its Black Friday plans; and much more.

Also happening today, a man faces arson charges after he was reportedly not supposed to be anywhere near the scene of the crime; zero to 650 in five seconds - that's the word from Chicago-based Boeing on its CST 100 Starliner capsule - a critical safety component for space travel and is scheduled for a dry run this morning in New Mexico; there is drunk driving charges against a man who authorities say caused a chain-reaction crash that sent four people to the hospital, including two state police troopers; and much more.