The Local Sunset
Chicago · Friday, October 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ATwo trailers detach after semi hits barrier, closing westbound I-80 in Chicago suburbsNBC Chicago
- ANew Chicago Suburban Tollway Segment Opens This WeekendNBC Chicago
- AAir quality hits unhealthy level for sensitive groups in parts of Chicago amid fogNBC Chicago
- AConstruction Cripples Kennedy Expressway Traffic in ChicagoChicago Sun-Times
- AFive suspects crash SUV into Chicago store in foiled ATM robberyABC7 Chicago
- BChicago Actor Mark J.P. Hood Discusses New Film on Local TVABC7 Chicago
- BChicago Board Approves $64.8 Million Lunchroom Workers ContractBlock Club Chicago
- BMayor Brandon Johnson Files Petitions for Re‑ElectionABC7 Chicago
- BBronze Statue Honoring Siskel and Ebert Planned for Chicago PlazaNBC Chicago
- BCTA to Shut All Loop Elevated Stations This Weekend for RepairsABC7 Chicago
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Stories from this broadcast
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Semi hits barrier, two trailers detach, closing westbound I-80
A semi‑truck hit a barrier on I‑80 near La Grange Road, detaching two trailers and closing westbound traffic for several hours. Illinois State Police cleared…
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Actor Mark J.P. Hood Talks New Film on Windy City Weekend
Mark J.P. Hood promoted his new movie on "Windy City Weekend" with co‑stars Val and Ryan.
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Federal Jury to Decide Ownership of Henry Darger Art
A Chicago federal jury will hear a multi‑million‑dollar case, filed in 2022, to decide who owns Henry Darger’s paintings and manuscripts, with Judge Thomas…
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New I‑490 Tollway Segment Opens This Weekend
The inaugural section of Interstate 490 opens this weekend, connecting the Jane Addams and Tri‑State Tollways in Chicago's western suburbs to improve traffic…
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Chicago Board Approves $64.8 Million Lunchroom Workers Contract
The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a four‑year, $64.8 million contract for lunchroom workers, setting wages and benefits after over a year of…
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Over 70 Dogs Rescued from Suburban Home, Owner Charged with Cruelty
A multi‑agency rescue in Lemont saved 76 dogs from a filthy, overcrowded home, and the owner was charged with animal cruelty.
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Fog and Pollution Push Chicago Air Quality to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Air quality in parts of Chicago reached Level 3, “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” on October 23, 2026, as pollutants and dense fog combined to degrade…
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Files Re‑Election Petitions
Mayor Brandon Johnson filed petitions on Oct. 23, 2026 to run for a second term and simultaneously called for the city budget’s approval.
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Construction Cripples Kennedy Expressway Traffic in Chicago
Construction on the Kennedy Expressway has caused unprecedented traffic delays, slowing vehicle flow and extending travel times for commuters.
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Bronze Statue Honoring Siskel and Ebert to Be Installed
A 6‑foot‑5 bronze sculpture of film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert will be placed at Chicago’s Prudential Plaza, recognizing their famous…
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Five Suspects Crash SUV Into West Lawn Store in Failed ATM Heist
Five suspects attempted to rob an ATM by crashing an SUV into a West Lawn store, but the effort failed; such crash‑and‑grab tactics have appeared in other U.S.…
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CTA to Close All Loop Elevated Stations This Weekend
The CTA will shut all Loop elevated stations on October 24‑25, 2026, for track repairs, suspending service at each station for the weekend.
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