The pilot noticed an oil leak around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and had to land the small, black chopper immediately. The aircraft landed safely outside the store in the 2600-block of North Clybourn Avenue, without any visible damage. No one was hurt.
FAA officials told police the pilot was flying from O'Hare International Airport to Peoria, Ill.
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The pilot is from Hennepin, Ill. The tail number shows the helicopter is registered to Rotor Holdings LLC, a company headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Officers are guarding the area around the helicopter Thursday morning to keep people at a distance. Some people were stopping by to take selfies in front of the aircraft.
Police said a helicopter company from Peoria will be coming out later on Thursday to remove the chopper.