The Local Sunset
Chicago · Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 19 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ATeen Shot in Back on South Jeffery BoulevardChicago Sun-Times
- AMan Found Stabbed to Death During Chicago Well‑Being CheckNBC Chicago
- AFour Injured in Early‑Morning Drive‑By Shooting Near Chicago HospitalChicago Sun-Times
- AWeekend shootings leave 19 injured, 3 dead in ChicagoABC7 Chicago
- ACandidates for Chicago School Board President Pitch Platforms as Voters Head to PollsABC7 Chicago
- BGreen bird spotted soaring inside O'Hare terminalABC7 Chicago
- BFrost Advisory Issued for Parts of Chicago OvernightNBC Chicago
- B'No Kings' rallies promote early voting across Chicago neighborhoodsABC7 Chicago
- BCity Colleges of Chicago Union Calls for Monday StrikeNBC Chicago
- BShooting Injures Three Outside Little Village Church After Meal PackingNBC Chicago
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0:27Green Bird Invades O’Hare
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Stories from this broadcast
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Teen Shot in Back on South Jeffery Boulevard
A 16-year-old was shot in the lower back on South Jeffery Boulevard Saturday night; police are investigating with no arrests reported.
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Exotic Green Bird Spotted Flying Inside O'Hare Terminal
An exotic green bird was observed flying inside an O'Hare terminal on Sunday, with a video of the incident attracting interest from passengers and staff.
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Sunny, Warmer Weather Expected in Chicago Sunday
NBC 5 Storm Team predicts sunny, slightly warmer weather and no rain for Chicago Sunday, with low‑50s°F temperatures expected.
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Man Found Stabbed to Death During Chicago Well‑Being Check
Police found a man dead from multiple stab wounds during a well‑being check on West 61st Street in Chicago Lawn on Oct. 17, 2026. The incident occurred around…
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Frost Advisory Issued for Parts of Chicago Overnight
The National Weather Service warned of possible frost overnight in parts of Chicago east of I‑55 and south of I‑80 as temperatures dip into the 30s °F.
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UChicago Community Responds to Fraternity Assault Report
A reported assault at a nearby fraternity house prompted UChicago students and staff to question responses to systemic sexual violence, reinforcing existing…
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Four Injured in Early‑Morning Drive‑By Shooting Near Chicago Hospital
A drive‑by shooting just before 2:30 a.m. on Oct 18 injured four people in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, with one victim in critical condition.
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No Kings rallies promote early voting across Chicago neighborhoods
No Kings held rallies across Chicago on October 18, 2026 to urge early voting for the November midterm elections, seeking to raise voter participation.
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Weekend shootings leave 19 injured, 3 dead in Chicago
Police said weekend shootings across Chicago left 19 injured and three dead, affecting multiple neighborhoods.
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City Colleges Teachers Urged to Prepare for Monday Strike
The City Colleges of Chicago Teachers and Faculty Union is calling members to ready themselves for a Monday strike after failed contract talks, following a…
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Candidates Pitch Platforms Ahead of Chicago School Board President Vote
Candidates outlined their platforms to voters as Chicago holds its first fully elected school board election, with the vote set to select the board president.
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Three Injured in Little Village Church Shooting After Meal Packing
Three people, including two staff members and a volunteer from the New Life Center, were shot after leaving a Little Village church following a charity…
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