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The Local Sunset ·
Four community organizations have launched a joint effort to reduce chronic absenteeism in Chicago Public Schools, responding to the district’s long‑standing attendance challenges.
The Local Sunset ·
NIPSCO will restore electricity to over 1,500 Gary and Portage residents by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, ending a two‑week outage that left many without food, water and…
The Local Sunset ·
Illinois election officials affirmed the security of mail‑in ballots and are fast‑tracking early‑voting preparations for the November 2026 election, amid…
The Local Sunset ·
Hoops in the Hood celebrated its 20th anniversary on August 23, 2026, by hosting a citywide basketball tournament at Seward Park, emphasizing its mission of…
The Local Sunset ·
Kane County health officials warned of possible measles exposure at Kaneland High School and a local pediatric clinic after an unvaccinated individual was…
The Local Sunset ·
Police have launched a manhunt in northwest Indiana after an escaped inmate was seen wearing a 'Scarface' T‑shirt and shackles on Monday afternoon. The search…
The Local Sunset ·
Chicago business and civic leaders announced the O'Hare Flyer, a 15‑minute express rail linking O'Hare Airport with downtown, continuing long‑standing efforts…
The Local Sunset ·
A semi‑truck rolled over the median and split in two on I‑94 near the Indiana Toll Road interchange at 8:49 a.m., causing both eastbound and westbound lanes to…
The Local Sunset ·
The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival will run Oct. 14‑25, 2026, with a full lineup announced on Sept. 17 and tickets on sale starting Sept. 24. A…
The Local Sunset ·
Illinois county prosecutors transferred criminal defendants' personal data to ICE on August 25, 2026, without warrants, public notice, or legislative…
The Local Sunset ·
The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk warning for severe storms and isolated tornadoes on August 26, 2026, covering eastern Illinois, southern Will…
The Local Sunset ·
A cast‑iron replica grenade found on the University of Illinois campus on August 24, 2026 triggered an Illini‑Alert, prompting a police response that confirmed…
The Local Sunset ·
Police responded to a 6:51 p.m. shooting at the MainStay Suites hotel in Wheeling, Illinois, that left one person dead and another injured, and are now seeking…
The Local Sunset ·
Candidates campaigned at the Illinois State Fair in August 2026 while the Chicago Teachers Union filed a defamation lawsuit, highlighting the fair’s dual role…
The Local Sunset ·
Envíos Paloma, a Latina‑owned money‑transfer service, opened a new shop on Little Village’s 26th Street corridor on August 21, 2026, using Chicago’s storefront…
The Local Sunset ·
Frank and Austin Battaglia opened Stunod’s Pizzeria’s second location on Taylor Street, a site tied to their childhood memories, marking the brand’s first…
The Local Sunset ·
Chicago’s 2026 Board of Education election follows new rules that shift board seats from appointment to voter selection, with procedures detailed by the board…
The Local Sunset ·
DuPage County Animal Services announced on August 24, 2026 that it will waive part of its adoption fees for certain pets, aiming to make adoption more…
The Local Sunset ·
A police investigation in Cicero on Monday afternoon halted an Amtrak train and disrupted Metra commuter‑rail service, affecting passengers on both systems.
The Local Sunset ·
A semi‑trailer carrying concrete bricks overturned on westbound I-290 in Chicago's north suburbs on August 24, 2026, injuring one person. Illinois State Police…
The Local Sunset ·
Mayor Brandon Johnson and CPS CEO Macquline King visited Chicago schools on the first day of classes, underscoring support as the district confronts uncertain…
The Local Sunset ·
A federal judge ordered Chicago to pay $4.2 million to attorneys for a wrongful‑conviction case involving two men exonerated from a 2003 murder, placing the…
The Local Sunset ·
A seven‑person family in Gary, Indiana has endured a twelve‑night power outage from August 12 to 24, relying on an unreliable generator amid a broader…
The Local Sunset ·
A 2026 WTTW News report finds that suburban Cook County property tax rates are rising faster than inflation, leading to higher tax bills for homeowners.