The Local Sunset
Chicago · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AIncumbent Rep. Jonathan Jackson Faces Republican Challenger Christian Maxwell in Illinois 1st DistrictNBC Chicago
- AChicago REAL ID Supercenter slated to shut down in DecemberNBC Chicago
- ANew Park and COVID-19 Monument Open in Chicago’s Illinois Medical DistrictBlock Club Chicago
- AMan Killed, Another Wounded in Loop ShootingABC7 Chicago
- AChicago Police Department Ends ‘Roll Call’ PodcastWTTW News
- BChicago Police Department Overspent Budget by $520.5 Million (2023‑2025)WTTW News
- BChicago high schoolers flood Loop early‑voting siteChicago Sun-Times
- BEarly voting hits record pace in Chicago and Cook CountyABC7 Chicago
- BChicago's Record-Sunny October Set to End with Rain ThursdayBlock Club Chicago
- BFormer Aurora School Board President Charged in $1.3 Million Kickback SchemeWTTW News
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0:29Police Budget Overruns $520 Million
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Jackson Seeks Third Term, Faces Maxwell in Illinois 1st
Incumbent Rep. Jonathan Jackson is seeking a third term in Illinois' 1st District, while Republican Christian Maxwell, who beat Marcus Lewis in the primary,…
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Chicago Police Department Overspent Budget by $520.5 Million
The Chicago Police Department exceeded its 2023‑2025 budget by $520.5 million, marking a sixth straight year of overruns, and a proposed 2027 plan includes a…
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DOJ to Deploy Election Monitors in Northwest Indiana
The Department of Justice will dispatch election monitors to Northwest Indiana polling places for the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election, covering the one‑week…
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Chicago REAL ID Supercenter to Close in December
The Chicago REAL ID Supercenter will shut down in December 2026 after serving over 175,000 residents and helping thousands obtain REAL IDs.
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Hundreds of Chicago Teens Vote at Loop Early‑Voting Site
Hundreds of Chicago high schoolers voted at a Loop early‑voting site on Oct. 28 as part of Chicago Votes' effort to boost youth turnout for the upcoming…
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Chicago Residents Urged to Verify Voter Registration Before Nov. 3 Election
The Secretary of State’s Office is reminding Chicago voters to verify their registration before the Nov. 3, 2026 election, noting that registration is…
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New Park and COVID-19 Monument Unveiled in Chicago's Medical District
A new park featuring a COVID-19 monument opened in Chicago’s Illinois Medical District, honoring frontline workers and pandemic victims. It is the first new…
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Early voting hits record pace in Chicago, Cook County
Early voting in Chicago and Cook County is outpacing 2022 midterm levels, reflecting strong voter interest as the 2026 election approaches.
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Rain Expected Thursday as Chicago's Sunny October Ends
After a record‑warm, sunny October, Chicago will see rain and cooler weather start Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Chicago Police Ends Community Podcast "Roll Call"
The Chicago Police Department ended its “Roll Call” podcast after the former superintendent who created it left the department.
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Former Aurora School Board President Charged in $1.3 Million Kickback Scheme
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