The Local Sunset
Chicago · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 24 min
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Mayor Johnson Calls for $150M State Funding for Chicago Schools
Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the Illinois General Assembly to release $150 million for Chicago Public Schools, citing a $1 billion tax‑increment financing…
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White Sox Add Four Deadline Acquisitions to Roster
The Chicago White Sox added four July 31 deadline acquisitions, including pitcher Luis Castillo, to their 26‑man roster on August 4, completing seven roster…
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National Trust Gives $150,000 Grant to Preserve East Chicago Church
The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded $150,000 to St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in East Chicago to fund a repair and…
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Chicago Duck Derby Raises Funds for Special Olympics
The annual Chicago Duck Derby on August 6, 2026 will release thousands of rubber ducks into the Chicago River to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois,…
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Grand Victoria Foundation Rebrands as AMARA, Shifts Funding to Black-Led Groups
The Grand Victoria Foundation renamed itself A Movement Advancing Repair and Abundance (AMARA) and will now focus its grants on Black‑led organizations in…
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Chicago Police Chiefs Set to Testify on Traffic Stop Search Tactic
Chicago police chiefs will testify on Tuesday about the origins and use of a traffic stop‑to‑search tactic that critics say is dangerous and discriminatory.…
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Police Hunt Suspect After Punching Incident on Blue Line Train
A passenger was punched on a Blue Line train near the Pulaski stop on July 22, 2026, leading to hospitalization and surgery; Chicago police are searching for…
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Cleanup Crews Begin Restoring Grant Park After Lollapalooza
Cleanup crews began restoring Grant Park Tuesday after Lollapalooza ended, addressing debris and damage caused by heavy rain and over 100,000 attendees over…
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Chicago Braces for Multiple Storms Wednesday, Possible Severe Weather
NBC 5 warns that fast‑moving disturbances on Wednesday, August 5, could bring repeated showers, thunderstorms and possible severe weather to Chicago, with…
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Advocates Call to Reopen Two Chicago Safety‑Net Hospitals
Local advocates are pressing for the two closed safety‑net hospitals in Chicago to be reopened, citing the need for continued access to essential health care…
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Free AI Boot Camp Arrives in Chicago This Fall
A free three‑day AI boot camp for Chicago high school students, organized by the Mark Cuban Foundation and Youth Advocate Programs Inc., opens online…
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Hazel Crest Neighbors Mobilize After Suburban Tornado Power Outages
After tornadoes knocked out power for thousands in Chicago’s western suburbs, Hazel Crest residents organized clean‑up crews and shared resources to support…
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