The Local Sunset
Chicago · Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ACTA Green and Pink Lines Remain Rerouted as Lake Street Bridge Repairs LagChicago Sun-Times
- AOne dead, two injured in West Garfield Park gas station shootingChicago Sun-Times
- AArts in the Dark Halloween Parade draws 100,000 on Balbo StreetChicago Sun-Times
- AChicago to See Mid‑70s Temperatures on Sunday as Warm October ContinuesNBC Chicago
- AEleven Illinois counties set to vote on Cook County separation referendaNBC Chicago
- BArmed civilian wounds suspect in North Lawndale altercationNBC Chicago
- BDoctor Highlights Shifting Attitudes Toward Menopause in ChicagoABC7 Chicago
- BIllinois Clocks to Fall Back on Nov. 1NBC Chicago
- BTeen Shot Multiple Times in Little Village, HospitalizedChicago Sun-Times
- BThree injured in daylight shooting on Chicago sidewalkNBC Chicago
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Stories from this broadcast
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Lake Street Bridge Repair Delays Keep Green, Pink Lines Rerouted
Repair work on the Lake Street bridge has been delayed by two days, extending its closure and maintaining the Green and Pink line reroute. The bridge project…
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Armed Civilian Injures Attacker in North Lawndale Shooting
A 23‑year‑old concealed‑carry permit holder shot one of two people who confronted him in North Lawndale, and police are investigating the incident.
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33 Dogs Rescued from Condemned Lemont Home
Chicago Anti-Cruelty rescued 33 dogs, part of an effort that saved about 76 animals from a condemned Lemont home plagued by severe filth.
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One dead, two injured in West Garfield Park gas station shooting
A shooting at a West Garfield Park gas station left one dead and two injured, with three gunmen fleeing in a white SUV.
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Doctor Highlights Shifting Attitudes Toward Menopause in Chicago
Dr. Susan Scanlon notes that menopause discussions are becoming more open as the stigma around the topic declines.
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CTA Begins Safe Ride Specialist Pilot at Key Stations
In early October 2026, the CTA launched a pilot deploying Safe Ride Specialists at key stations, including Lake on the Red Line, to boost passenger security.…
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Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade Draws 100,000 on Balbo Street
The 12th annual Arts in the Dark Halloween parade on Balbo Street attracted roughly 100,000 people and featured a 60‑foot glow worm sculpture, aiming to…
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Illinois Clocks Fall Back on Nov. 1
Illinois will revert clocks by one hour on Nov. 1, ending daylight‑saving time and returning to standard time as part of the annual national schedule.
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Chicago to Reach Mid‑70s on Sunday Amid Warm October
Chicago is set for mid‑70s temperatures on Sunday as southerly winds raise the heat, continuing a notably warm October.
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Teen Shot Multiple Times in Little Village, Hospitalized
An 18-year-old man was shot multiple times on a Little Village sidewalk on Oct. 24, 2026, and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital. Police said the shooter…
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Eleven Illinois Counties to Vote on Cook County Separation
Eleven Illinois counties will vote in November 2026 on non‑binding referenda to separate from Cook County, joining 33 counties that previously supported…
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Three Injured in Daytime Shooting on Chicago Sidewalk
A gunman fired from a moving car onto a sidewalk in East Garfield Park, injuring three people.
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