The Local Sunset
Chicago · Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMan critically injured after neck stabbing in Chicago's South AustinNBC Chicago
- AChicago Council to Review Mayor's Renter Protection OrdinanceABC7 Chicago
- ARain and Storms Expected Daily in Chicago This WeekNBC Chicago
- A35% of Chicago households face food insecurity, report showsChicago Sun-Times
- AIllinois Seeks FEMA Aid After August 2025 Storms, Request DeniedBlock Club Chicago
- BFDA Class II Recall Targets Intercon Hand Soap in 15 StatesNBC Chicago
- BIllinois health officials note summer rise in rabies casesNBC Chicago
- BEvanston Approves Plans to Convert Harley Clarke Mansion into Community Event SpaceChicago Sun-Times
- BChicago Dispatchers Fear Chaos as New 911 System Goes LiveNBC Chicago
- BMedical emergency forces CTA Orange and Green lines to pause service in South LoopNBC Chicago
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