The Local Sunset
Chicago · Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 21 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ABicyclist Fatally Struck by Sedan in East Garfield ParkABC7 Chicago
- AChicago to Vote for First Fully Elected School Board on Nov. 3ABC7 Chicago
- AOff‑Duty Officer Fires on Two Men in Little VillageBlock Club Chicago
- AKitchen fire sends smoke plume over River NorthNBC Chicago
- ASt. Charles Turns Into Netflix Rom‑Com SetNBC Chicago
- BChicago families honor homicide victims at memorialNBC Chicago
- BPolice release video of 2022 Chicago homicide suspect with gunNBC Chicago
- BChicago Homicides Projected to Fall Below 2025 Low, Police SayWTTW News
- BChicago Brand Museum Showcases Vintage Labels in South LoopBlock Club Chicago
- BEarly Voting Begins Thursday in Downtown ChicagoWTTW News
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0:27Homicides Dip Below Last Year
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Bicyclist Killed in East Garfield Park Collision
A cyclist died after being hit by a sedan in East Garfield Park on Sunday morning, and police are investigating the incident.
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Families Hold Memorial for Cook County Homicide Victims
Families gathered in Chicago’s Near West Side on Oct. 3 for a memorial honoring Cook County homicide victims and to learn about support resources.
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Community Holds Vigil for 7‑Year‑Old Stabbing Victim in Chicago
A vigil was held in Chicago’s Chatham area on Oct. 4 to honor a 7‑year‑old girl killed in a stabbing, and police have placed a female suspect in custody.
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Chicago Residents Vote for First Fully Elected School Board
On Nov. 3, 2026, Chicago voters will elect the city’s first fully elected school board, a historic first for the district.
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Police Release Video of 2022 Humboldt Park Homicide Suspect
Chicago police released footage of an unidentified gunman fleeing a 2022 Humboldt Park homicide, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Former Bears Linebacker Otis Wilson Held After Soldier Field Scuffle
Otis Wilson was restrained by security following a scuffle with a female security worker at Soldier Field after the Bears' 23-12 win over the Jets.
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Off‑Duty Officer Shoots Two Men in Little Village
An off‑duty officer shot two men in Little Village after claiming he was struck in the face, then drove away and fired again. Authorities are investigating the…
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Chicago Homicides Expected to Drop Below 2025 Level
Chicago police project that 2026 homicides through September will be lower than 2025's total, with 321 deaths marking a 3% drop. The 2025 figure was the city's…
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Kitchen fire creates smoke plume in River North
A kitchen fire on October 3 caused a dark smoke plume in River North, with the Chicago Fire Department responding and no injuries reported.
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Chicago Brand Museum Showcases Vintage Labels
The Chicago Brand Museum launched a South Loop exhibit of vintage brand labels and designs on October 2, 2026, aiming to evoke historic brand memories.
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Netflix Rom‑Com Filmed at St. Charles Bookstore
Netflix filmed a romantic‑comedy based on the bestseller “Better Than the Movies” at Town House Books and Cafe in St. Charles from Oct. 3‑9, 2026, with Lynn…
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Early Voting Starts Thursday at Downtown Chicago Site
Early voting for the November 3 election commenced Thursday at a downtown Chicago site, with two locations opening and additional sites to follow in October.
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