The Local Sunset
Chicago · Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 19 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AIllinois Supreme Court Orders Chicago to Pay $10.5 Million in Police Pursuit Death SettlementWTTW News
- ACOPA releases video of 2025 police shooting at River North hotelABC7 Chicago
- AEarly Voting Begins Thursday at Chicago SupersiteChicago Sun-Times
- AChicago Painter's Work Hits $1.35 Million at New York AuctionChicago Sun-Times
- AUptown Theatre Joins Open House Chicago TourWTTW News
- BChicago Lawyers Seek $260.8 Million Settlement for Wrongful Convictions Linked to Ex‑DetectiveWTTW News
- BChicago History Museum Launches 'Westside Love Map' ExhibitBlock Club Chicago
- BFlood Watch Issued for Chicago Area as Heavy Rain ContinuesABC7 Chicago
- BGrammy-nominated Mariachi dazzles at Bears' Monday Night FootballChicago Sun-Times
- BChicago Orders Mall Owner to Tighten Security After Mass Break‑InBlock Club Chicago
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0:32City Proposes $160 Million Settlement
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Illinois Supreme Court Orders Chicago to Pay $10.5 Million Settlement
The Illinois Supreme Court denied Chicago's appeal and mandated a $10.5 million payment to the victim's family over a 2018 police chase that violated…
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Chicago Proposes $260.8 Million Settlement for Wrongful Convictions
Chicago city lawyers propose a $260.8 million settlement to resolve 16 wrongful‑conviction cases involving 17 men tied to former detective Ruben Guevara,…
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Itz‑Chel By Peke’s to Close After Eight Months
Itz‑Chel By Peke’s will shut permanently on Oct. 4 after eight months in Pilsen, as owner Johnathan Macedo shifts focus to expanding Peke's Pozole in Archer…
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COPA Releases Video of 2025 River North Hotel Shooting
COPA released video of a 2025 police shooting at a River North hotel, illustrating its role in overseeing use‑of‑force investigations.
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Chicago History Museum Unveils Westside Love Map Exhibit
In March 2027, the Chicago History Museum will launch the “Westside Love Map” exhibit, presenting 14 hand‑drawn maps of Austin, North Lawndale and Garfield…
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Man Robs Three Englewood Lawn Care Workers at Gunpoint
A masked gunman robbed three lawn‑care workers in Englewood on September 28, demanding phones and wallets before escaping in a vehicle. Police are now…
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Early Voting Starts Thursday at Chicago Loop Supersite
Early voting began Thursday at a Loop supersite for the 2026 general election, and participant Justin Labonte aims to keep his record of never missing a vote.
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Flood Watch Issued for Chicago Area Amid Ongoing Heavy Rain
Officials placed a flood watch on most Chicago-area counties on Thursday due to ongoing heavy rain that raises flood risk.
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Chicago Painter's Work Sells for $1.35 Million at NY Auction
Gertrude Abercrombie’s painting fetched $1.35 million at a New York auction, the first of her work to exceed $1 million, indicating growing market demand.
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Grammy‑Nominated Mariachi Rocks Bears’ Monday Night Anthem
Mariachi Herencia de México sang the national anthem before the Bears’ Monday Night Football game on September 28, 2026, and the video of the performance went…
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Uptown Theatre Added to Open House Chicago Tour
Uptown Theatre joins the Open House Chicago tour, letting the public view its interior. The historic, long‑vacant movie palace is now one of 101 sites featured…
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Chicago Orders Ford City Mall Owner to Boost Security
Chicago ordered the owners of the closed Ford City Mall to improve security and scheduled a court hearing after a video showed a mass break‑in. The mall has…
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