The Local Sunset
Chicago · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ANITA appoints former aviation chief Jamie Rhee as interim directorChicago Sun-Times
- AChicago couple faces foreclosure after squatter disputeABC7 Chicago
- ATeen Charged with Attempted Murder After July West Garfield Park ShootingChicago Sun-Times
- ATwo Chicago Aldermen Say They Won’t Run for ReelectionABC7 Chicago
- AGroundbreaking Begins on West Loop’s First Aldi‑Anchored High‑RiseChicago Sun-Times
- BChicago Archdiocese settles nine priest abuse cases for over $5 millionABC7 Chicago
- BNITA members explore unified fare plan for Chicago transitABC7 Chicago
- BDuSable Lake Shore Drive Bridge to Close Overnight for Maintenance on Sep 10 and Sep 15NBC Chicago
- BChicago health officials alert public to possible measles exposure at Union StationABC7 Chicago
- BNational Weather Service warns of possible funnel clouds in Chicago suburbs ThursdayNBC Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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NITA Names Jamie Rhee Interim Director, Expands SNAP Fare Program
NITA appointed Jamie Rhee as interim executive director, named Tom Kotarac board chairman, and expanded its reduced‑fare program for SNAP recipients to include…
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Chicago Archdiocese settles nine priest abuse cases for over $5 million
The Archdiocese of Chicago, with Pearlman & Anderson, settled nine priest‑abuse lawsuits for more than $5 million between late August and early September 2026,…
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Chicago School Board Candidates Back AI Ban and Screen Limits
Nearly half of the 45 Chicago school board candidates have signed a pledge to ban AI in classrooms for three years and to curb screen time for young students,…
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Chicago Couple Faces Foreclosure After Squatter Dispute Sparks Law Change
A Chicago couple faces foreclosure on their South Side home after an earlier squatter dispute that prompted new Illinois property‑rights legislation,…
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NITA Members Discuss Unified Fare Plan for Chicago Transit
NITA members met on September 10, 2026, to discuss a unified fare system for Chicago’s public transit, citing potential benefits for rider convenience and…
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50‑Ton Prehistoric Boulder Discovered at O’Hare, Naming Contest Opens
A 50‑ton prehistoric boulder uncovered during O’Hare Airport construction has spurred a public naming contest, allowing Chicago residents to propose a name for…
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Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in West Garfield Park Shooting
A 17-year-old female was arrested on September 9 and charged with attempted first-degree murder for a July 5 shooting at a large gathering in West Garfield…
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DuSable Lake Shore Drive Bridge Closed Overnight for Maintenance
The Chicago Department of Transportation will close the DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge overnight on September 10-11 and September 15-16 for maintenance and…
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Two Chicago Aldermen Decline to Seek Reelection
Matt O'Shea and Michael Rodriguez announced they will not seek reelection, joining several other Chicago City Council members who have recently decided to step…
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Chicago Health Dept Issues Measles Exposure Alert for Union Station
The Chicago Department of Public Health warned on September 10, 2026 that a measles case passed through Union Station, prompting advice for travelers to watch…
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Aldi Anchors West Loop’s First Mixed‑Use High‑Rise
Mavrek Development and Aldi broke ground on a 25‑story mixed‑use tower at 1000 West Jackson Boulevard, featuring the West Loop’s first Aldi store, as the…
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NWS Issues Alert for Possible Funnel Clouds in Chicago Suburbs
The National Weather Service issued a special statement Thursday warning that atmospheric conditions could produce funnel clouds in Chicago's south and west…
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