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.

In other news this evening: A 29 year old man is dead after being shot; Authorities say a man was robbed at axe-point; A portage Indiana man is facing an array of charges after driving drunk; and more.

Also happening today: Buffalo Wild Wings is investigating their Naperville restaurant after a family says they were moved to a different section because of their race.

Also happening today: an employee of the Lake County Treasurer's Office is facing theft charges; State Representative Luis Arroyo has resigned from the legislature, just days after being arrested by the feds. These and more stories from WBBM.

In other news this evening: State lawmaker resigns amid bribery probe; Chicago students return to schools after teachers' strike; ACLU challenges city over protest restrictions at Millennium Park; and more.

Also happening today, parents of CPS students say they are happy to have their kids back in class; another strike could be on the horizon - teachers and support staff at Grayslake Elementary School District 46 say they can go on strike as early as next Thursday; Chicago police say a person of interest in being questioned in the shooting of a 7-year-old girl last night; it is still unclear what the long term future holds for the Arlington International Racecourse; and much more.