The Local Sunset
Chicago · Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ASmithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III to Leave Post by Year‑EndChicago Sun-Times
- ASerial Killer Exhibit Opens in Chicago Over Labor Day WeekendNBC Chicago
- ABridgeport Residents and Lawmakers Oppose Amtrak Rail FacilityABC7 Chicago
- AChicago launches first AI-run, teacher-free schoolABC7 Chicago
- AStevie Wonder adds Chicago stop to limited U.S. anniversary tourNBC Chicago
- BUIC study says Chicago retail and dining lost $1.2 billion amid stricter immigration enforcementWTTW News
- BMan Fires Shots in Logan Square Standoff, No Serious InjuriesBlock Club Chicago
- B42‑Unit Apartment Project Approved for Former Logan Square Recovery CenterBlock Club Chicago
- BTeacher Melissa Matthews Launches Pop‑Up Vintage Boutique in Chicago’s BeverlyBlock Club Chicago
- BIllinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey to Resign Amid Harassment Probe ComplaintsChicago Sun-Times
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0:29Immigration Raids Cost Billions
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III to Depart by Year-End
Lonnie Bunch III will step down as the Smithsonian’s 14th secretary on December 31, 2026, ending a historic three‑year tenure that began in June 2023. The…
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UIC Report Finds $1.2 B Hit to Chicago Retail, Dining
A University of Illinois Chicago study released on September 8, 2026 estimates that stricter immigration enforcement caused a $1.2 billion decline in Chicago’s…
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Judge Weighs Blocking Illinois End‑of‑Life Law Before Sept. 12
A federal judge in Chicago heard arguments on whether to block Illinois' End‑of‑Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act from taking effect on Sept. 12,…
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Serial Killer Exhibit Opens in Chicago Over Labor Day
A new exhibit called "Serial Killer: The Exhibition" opened on September 5 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, showcasing what organizers claim is the world’s…
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Man Fires Shots in Logan Square Standoff, No Serious Injuries
Police responded to a domestic dispute on Wrightwood Avenue in Logan Square, where a man barricaded himself inside a home and fired repeatedly, leading to a…
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Illinois Bill Aims to Make Gun Makers Pay Part of Violence Costs
Illinois legislators have proposed a 2026 bill that would require gun manufacturers to pay a share of the state's $20 billion annual gun‑violence costs when…
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Bridgeport Community and Officials Oppose Amtrak Facility Plan
Bridgeport residents and Chicago officials are opposing Amtrak's rail maintenance facility plan, citing potential disruption and uncertainty tied to a possible…
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42‑Unit Apartment Project Moves Forward at Former Logan Square Recovery Center
The former Logan Square Recovery Center is set to be converted into a 42‑unit apartment building, a move intended to boost residential density and revitalize…
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Chicago Opens First AI-Run Teacher-Free School
Chicago opened its first AI-run school without teachers on September 8, 2026, operated by Alpha Chicago, marking the city’s initial use of fully artificial…
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CPS Teacher Opens Vintage Pop‑Up Boutique in Beverly
CPS teacher Melissa Matthews opened a temporary vintage boutique called Adorned By M in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, offering curated, refurbished thrift…
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Stevie Wonder Adds Chicago Stop to Anniversary Tour
Stevie Wonder will play in Chicago as part of a six‑show U.S. tour marking the 50th anniversary of his 1976 album "Songs in the Key of Life," which begins on…
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Illinois Inspector General Michael McCuskey Resigns Amid Harassment Probe Complaints
Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigned in September 2026 after complaints about his handling of sexual harassment investigations,…
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