The Local Sunset
Chicago · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 19 min
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Chicago Lawmakers Get Second Suspicious Letters
Two Chicago representatives received second suspicious letters on Oct. 21, prompting alerts to local and federal law enforcement as part of a nationwide series…
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Groundbreaking Marks Start of $3 Billion Foundry Park Project
A groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 21 launched the $3 billion Foundry Park development along Chicago's North Branch River, aiming to create a new neighborhood…
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Parents Claim Special Ed Classes Held in Hallways and Asbestos Rooms
Parents allege that special education classes at Prescott Elementary are conducted in unsafe spaces, including asbestos‑containing rooms, and that their…
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Man Charged After Shots Fired Outside Chicago Federal Building
A man was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a loaded gun after shots were reported outside Chicago's Federal Building on Oct. 22, 2026.
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Student Sues Over February Assault at UChicago Fraternity
A 19-year-old filed a lawsuit over a February 2026 assault at Alpha Delta Phi, prompting university officials to address campus sexual violence.
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Chicago business groups oppose mayor's revived head tax, cloud levy
Chicago business groups pledged to block the mayor’s revived corporate head tax and a 20% cloud services tax amid a $17.6 billion spending plan that meets a…
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CTA Halts Loop Trains Oct. 23‑24 for Track Work
The CTA will suspend Loop elevated train service on Oct. 23‑24, 2026, for track maintenance at its largest junction, affecting four lines. The shutdown is part…
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Mayor Johnson proposes $17.6 billion budget for 2027
Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled a $17.6 billion budget for 2027, aiming to guide public discussion on the city's spending priorities.
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Chicago Launches Pilot Gunshot Detection in Six Wards
Chicago officials plan to test a new gunshot detection system in six South and West Side wards as a potential replacement for the discontinued ShotSpotter…
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CPS Announces Record 83.4% Graduation Rate for 2026
CPS said the 2026 cohort graduated at an unprecedented 83.4%, with expanded college pathways and nearly $3 billion in scholarships, doubling the district’s…
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Mayor Johnson Proposes 15‑Cent Delivery Tax to Reduce Waste
Chicago's mayor proposed a $0.15 per package delivery tax, exempting medical and food items, to address packaging waste.
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University of Chicago Holds Public Safety Meeting for Halloween Weekend
The university’s safety department held a public meeting on Oct. 21 to discuss heightened security measures for Halloween weekend in Hyde Park.
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