The Local Sunset
Chicago · Monday, October 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AJudge blocks Illinois rule on prediction markets, siding with KalshiChicago Sun-Times
- AChicago Marathon Triggers Street Closures Ahead of Oct. 11 RaceNBC Chicago
- AChicago Council Approves $260M Police Misconduct SettlementABC7 Chicago
- AEarly Voting Kicks Off at Chicago's Downtown SupersiteChicago Sun-Times
- AChicago Mayoral Candidates Court Influencers to Reach VotersBlock Club Chicago
- BChicago woman files lawsuit after Border Patrol shootingABC7 Chicago
- BBritish Airways flight makes emergency landing at Heathrow after rapid 27,000‑foot dropNBC Chicago
- BChicago Fashion Week Launches Thursday with Shows and WorkshopsBlock Club Chicago
- BE. coli Recall of Frozen Blueberries Expands to Walmart and Trader Joe’sNBC Chicago
- BFormer House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84Chicago Sun-Times
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0:29City Council Clears 260 Million Police Settlement
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Judge Blocks Illinois Rule on Prediction Markets, Sides with Kalshi
A federal judge barred Illinois from treating prediction‑market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket as state‑regulated sportsbooks, citing exclusive federal…
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Chicago Woman Sues After Border Patrol Shooting
A Chicago woman filed a lawsuit after being wounded by a Border Patrol agent during the Operation Midway Blitz sweep.
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Chicago Woman Charged in Oak Brook Mall Shooting
A Chicago woman, aged 29, was charged with attempted armed robbery after a double shooting at Oak Brook Mall killed two people.
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City Closes Streets for Oct. 11 Chicago Marathon
Chicago will shut down streets from Oct. 5 to Oct. 16, 2026, including Balbo Drive, to ensure a safe route for the Oct. 11 Bank of America Marathon.
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British Airways Flight Drops 27,000 Feet, Lands Emergency at Heathrow
A British Airways flight to Chicago descended 27,000 feet shortly after takeoff and made an emergency landing at Heathrow due to a technical issue.
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PepsiCo recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade over undeclared dyes
PepsiCo is recalling over 122,000 cases of 28‑ounce Gatorade bottles in 37 states after the FDA found undeclared Yellow No. 5 and 6 colorings, which may…
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Council Finance Committee Approves $260M Police Misconduct Settlement
Chicago's council finance committee approved a settlement of more than $260 million to address police misconduct lawsuits.
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Chicago Fashion Week Kicks Off Thursday with Over 80 Events
Chicago Fashion Week begins Thursday, Oct. 8, with over 80 events, including 15 highlighted shows, spanning the city and surrounding area.
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Early Voting Begins at Chicago Downtown Supersite
Early voting opened Monday at Chicago’s downtown supersite, allowing residents to cast in‑person and mail‑in ballots for the November 2026 midterm elections.
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E. coli Recall Expands to Walmart and Trader Joe’s
The recall of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF blueberries was expanded on Oct. 2, 2026 to cover extra bags sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s across Illinois and…
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Mayoral Candidates Turn to Influencers to Reach Voters
Chicago’s mayoral candidates are working with social media influencers to spread their messages and engage voters as the municipal election approaches.
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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert died of natural causes at age 84 in Kendall County, Illinois. He had been convicted in 2016 for financial misconduct…
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