The Local Sunset
Chicago · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 20 min
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- AMotorcycle rider killed in downtown Chicago I-90 crashABC7 Chicago
- A360 Chicago Announces 96th‑Floor Event Venue to Open in 2028Chicago Sun-Times
- ATeen Takeover Turns Suburban High School into Early Voting SiteABC7 Chicago
- AChicago Rep Chuy García Announces Upcoming RetirementABC7 Chicago
- ABaking powder found in suspicious envelope at Cook County Treasurer's officeChicago Sun-Times
- BCold front brings heavy rain, 40‑mph gusts and frost risk to ChicagoNBC Chicago
- BCMAP Approves Regional Plan Highlighting Lake Shore Drive and Transit Line UpgradesBlock Club Chicago
- BChicago watchdog finds eight more officers stole $191K in pandemic aidChicago Sun-Times
- BEl Niño Expected to Shape Chicago Winter, NWS SaysNBC Chicago
- BCPS Inspector General Closes Probe of Board Candidate Hilario Domínguez, Finds No Actionable MisconductChicago Sun-Times
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0:29Chuy Garcia Announces Retirement
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Female Motorcyclist Killed in Downtown Chicago I-90 Crash
A crash on I-90 in downtown Chicago on Oct. 14, 2026 killed a female motorcyclist and shut down both directions of the major commuter highway.
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Cold Front Brings Heavy Rain, 40‑Mph Winds and Frost Risk
A storm system will bring heavy rain, 40‑mph gusts and near‑freezing temperatures to Chicago on Thursday, with a frost risk that could damage plants.
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Chicago Suburbs Set Trick‑or‑Treat Hours for Saturday Halloween
Chicago‑area suburbs announced the trick‑or‑treat hours for Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, issuing the schedule in the days and weeks before the holiday.
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360 Chicago to Open 96th‑Floor Event Venue in 2028
360 Chicago will open Elevaire Chicago, a 14,000‑sq‑ft event venue on the 96th floor of the former John Hancock Center, with bookings starting early 2027 and…
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CMAP Approves Regional Plan with Lake Shore Drive, Transit Upgrades
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning approved a regional plan featuring fifteen priority projects, such as Lake Shore Drive and Blue and Red line…
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Cook County to Vote on Non‑Binding Millionaires Tax Question in November
Cook County will hold a non‑binding vote on a millionaires tax in November 2026, following a 2024 poll where 61% of Illinois voters backed the idea.
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Teen Takeover Turns High School Into Early Voting Site
The high school held a “Teen Takeover for Democracy” event, turning the building into an early voting site to encourage young people to vote in the 2026…
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Inspector General Finds Eight Officers Misused $191K Pandemic Aid
Eight officers were found to have taken over $191,000 from federal pandemic aid, raising the total number of police under investigation to 44.
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Chicago Rep Chuy García Announces Upcoming Retirement
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García said he will retire after a four‑decade political career in Chicago.
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El Niño Expected to Influence Chicago Winter, NWS Reports
The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center warned that a strengthening El Niño may impact Chicago’s winter weather, noting the broader influence…
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Baking powder found in envelope at Cook County Treasurer's office
A suspicious envelope delivered to the Cook County Treasurer's office was examined by fire and police crews and determined to contain harmless baking powder.
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Inspector General Closes Probe of Board Candidate Domínguez, No Misconduct Found
The CPS Inspector General's Office closed its investigation of board candidate Hilario Domínguez, concluding there was no actionable sexual misconduct. The…
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