The Local Sunset
Chicago · Monday, September 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AChicago officials warn of Wisconsin measles surge affecting Illinois travelersNBC Chicago
- AYellowjacket sightings surge in Chicago areaNBC Chicago
- AKeke Palmer Leads Pilates Class for Hundreds at Chicago's Move at the Shed FestivalChicago Sun-Times
- ACouncil committee votes to raise borrowing thresholdChicago Sun-Times
- AChicago Officials Detail Steps to Keep River SwimmableABC7 Chicago
- B12-Year-Old Fires Gun Left on Chicago School BusABC7 Chicago
- BChicago Faces Marginal Severe Weather Risk on TuesdayNBC Chicago
- BFarmers' Almanac Forecasts Chicago's Winter SnowfallNBC Chicago
- BReport Shows One‑Third of Chicago Households Struggle to Access FoodWTTW News
- BNOAA predicts strong El Niño may shape 2026‑27 U.S. winterNBC Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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Chicago Officials Warn of Wisconsin Measles Surge Impacting Travelers
Chicago and Kane County health officials warned on September 14 that a measles outbreak of over 160 cases in southwestern Wisconsin and two local cases pose a…
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12-Year-Old Fires Gun Left on Chicago School Bus
A 12-year-old boy fired a gun left on a Chicago school bus near Bridgeport school on September 14, 2026. Police are investigating the unidentified man who…
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Chicago AI Experts Downplay Threat, Call for Careful Oversight
Chicago computer science experts said fears of an imminent AI threat are overstated but urged careful oversight as the city debates AI regulation.
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Yellowjacket Sightings Surge Across Chicago Area
Yellowjacket activity has sharply increased in Chicago, with many nests reported on building siding and in yards after a summer of extreme heat, storms and…
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Chicago Faces Marginal Severe Weather Risk on Tuesday
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Chicago area under a marginal severe weather risk for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, forecasting multiple showers,…
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Report Identifies Potential Chicago Mayoral Candidates
A new report released on September 14 lists individuals who have declared or are considering a run for Chicago mayor, outlining the early field ahead of the…
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Keke Palmer Leads Pilates Class at Move at the Shed
Keke Palmer led a mat Pilates class for nearly 250 people at Salt Shed on September 13, 2026, as part of Chicago's second annual Move at the Shed festival,…
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Farmers' Almanac Predicts Chicago Winter Snowfall
The Farmers' Almanac has released its snowfall forecast for Chicago's 2026-2027 winter, providing residents with a general expectation as the city moves into…
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Council Committee Raises Borrowing Vote Threshold
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One‑Third of Chicago Households Face Food Insecurity
A new study released on September 14, 2026, finds that roughly one‑third of Chicago households lack reliable access to enough food, indicating a rise in food…
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Officials Outline Plan to Keep Chicago River Swimmable
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District officials, led by President Kari K. Steele, outlined how they monitor and manage water quality to keep the Chicago…
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NOAA Forecasts Very Strong El Niño for 2026‑27 Winter
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued a September 10 outlook showing over a 90 percent chance of a very strong El Niño in fall and winter 2026‑27, projecting…
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