The Local Sunset
Chicago · Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
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- AFour Injured in Little Village Drive-By ShootingChicago Sun-Times
- A‘No Kings’ rallies urge Chicago voters to cast early ballotsABC7 Chicago
- ACook County kicks off annual vaccination clinicsNBC Chicago
- AJoliet Police Lift Shelter-in-Place Advisory After Search WarrantNBC Chicago
- APolice release video of car linked to hit‑and‑run that injured teenABC7 Chicago
- BTwo Suburban Illinois Races Heat Up Ahead of Nov. 3 ElectionChicago Sun-Times
- BChicago Lawmakers Receive Letters Containing Suspicious SubstancesNBC Chicago
- BCPS Inspector General Defends Closing Probe of Board Candidate Hilario DomínguezWTTW News
- BUChicago Community Demands Action After Fraternity AssaultBlock Club Chicago
- BChicago Mayoral Candidates' Campaign Cash Varies WidelyNBC Chicago
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Four Injured in Little Village Drive-By Shooting
Four men were wounded in a drive‑by shooting on West 26th Street in Little Village on Oct. 16, and police are investigating the incident.
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Two Suburban Illinois Races Heat Up Before Nov. 3 Election
Democrat Nabeela Syed is challenging Republican incumbent Darby Hills in the 26th District, one of the few competitive Illinois legislative races ahead of the…
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New Sewing Museum Opens in Chicago’s Avondale
The Sewing Do Museum opened in Avondale on October 17, featuring historic sewing machines, designer displays, and interactive projects to educate visitors…
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No Kings rallies push Chicago residents to vote early
No Kings organized rallies in multiple Chicago neighborhoods on October 17, 2026, encouraging residents to vote early in the November midterm elections. The…
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Chicago Lawmakers Get Letters With Unknown Substances
Chicago congressional and election offices, including those of Rep. Mike Quigley, received letters with unknown substances amid a national wave of similar…
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NOAA Warns Super El Niño May Shape Chicago Winter
NOAA’s October 15 outlook warns that a strong super El Niño could alter temperature and precipitation in Chicago during the 2026‑2027 winter.
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Cook County Launches Annual Vaccination Clinics
Cook County began its yearly vaccination clinics on October 17, 2026, aiming to boost flu and respiratory vaccine uptake ahead of the season.
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Inspector General Defends Closing Probe of Board Candidate
The Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General defended ending an investigation into misconduct claims against board president candidate Hilario…
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Joliet Police End Shelter-in-Place After Search Warrant
Joliet police ended a shelter-in-place order on Saturday after completing a search warrant in the 600 block of Dover Street. The advisory was in effect from…
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UChicago Community Calls for Action After Fraternity Assault
Students and staff at the University of Chicago demanded action following a reported assault at a nearby fraternity house, raising focus on campus-wide sexual…
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Police Release Video Seeking Driver in Teen Hit-and-Run
Police in Northwest Indiana released a video of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a 15-year-old, asking the public to help identify the driver.
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Campaign Cash Gaps Appear Among Chicago Mayoral Candidates
A state report reveals significant differences in campaign cash among Chicago mayoral hopefuls ahead of the 2027 election.
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