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October 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
CHICAGO URBAN DAILY NEWS
THE WEEKLY EDITORIAL
Chicago buried 654 police misconduct complaints — and fought to keep the rest in the dark. In this week’s editorial, Amir Shakur traces how the city dodged accountability, and what real transparency would demand.
By Amir Shakur
TODAY’S HEADLINE STORIES — TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
Murder Charge Filed: Woman Accused in Chatham Stabbing Death of 7-Year-Old Girl
Chicago police charged Shavon Gayden, 48, with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 7-year-old Edi Mari Hernandez Chacon in Chatham. Bystanders chased down and detained the suspect; her detention hearing is set for October 7. Read more
$260.8 Million Reckoning: Council Weighs Historic Payout for Victims of Disgraced Detective Guevara
The City Council’s Finance Committee took up a proposed $260.8M global settlement for 17 exonerated people framed for murders by ex-CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara — who together spent 383+ years behind bars. A final Council vote could come October 14. Read more
White Sox One Win From the ALCS: South Side Takes 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Guardians
The White Sox rallied past the Guardians 4-3 in Game 2 of the ALDS to go up 2-0. One win at Rate Field Wednesday afternoon sends the South Siders to the ALCS for the first time since 2005. Read more
TODAY’S HEADLINE STORIES — MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
Chatham in Mourning After Stranger Kills 7-Year-Old Girl on South Side Sidewalk
A family is shattered and a South Side neighborhood is grieving after 7-year-old Edi Mari Hernandez Chacon was stabbed to death in broad daylight by a stranger in East Chatham. Bystanders detained the attacker; charges are expected. Read more
Ballots Are Open: Chicago Early Voting Underway for the November General Election
Early voting for the November general election began Thursday at two downtown locations and expands to all 50 wards on October 19. Governor, U.S. Senate, attorney general and Cook County Board president are on the ballot — plus two advisory questions. Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month Rolls Through Chicagoland: Salsa Nights, Pilsen Panels and Community Pride
Salsa nights at Bell Works, a leadership panel at the Pilsen Chamber Mural Park, and Saturday markets — Chicagoland’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is in full swing this week. Read more
TODAY’S HEADLINE STORIES — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
Fall Entertainment Season Hits Full Swing: Film Fest, Prine Tribute Week, Open House Chicago on Deck
The Chicago International Film Festival returns Oct 14–25, a week of John Prine 80th-birthday tributes starts Oct 7, and Open House Chicago opens 200+ doors Oct 17–18. Read more
Gameday at Soldier Field: Bears Host Jets With Caleb Williams Sidelined Again
The 2-1 Bears host the 1-2 Jets at Soldier Field today at 1 p.m. ET on FOX, with Caleb Williams sidelined a second straight game and the quarterback question burning at Halas Hall. Read more
City Council Draws Its Lines on the Budget: No Property Tax Hike, No Head Tax
Facing a projected $882.4 million deficit, a Council bloc demands real savings before any new taxes — ruling out a property tax hike, a head tax, or unapproved state revenue. Read more
HEADLINE STORY
Second Arrest Made in CTA Red Line Killing as Kyle Bickham’s Family Demands Transit Security Upgrades
CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)—A second suspect has been arrested and charged in the killing of 21-year-old CTA Red Line passenger Kyle Bickham, as the victim’s family demands immediate transit security upgrades.
CUDN By Amir AH Shakur (Facebook) – Sep 25, 2026
HEADLINE STORY
“Open for Business, Not for Sale”: Mayor Johnson Pushes 12-Month Pause on New Chicago Data Centers
CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)—Mayor Brandon Johnson is asking Chicago to pump the brakes on a data center building boom, calling for a 12-month moratorium on new developments while the city studies their impact on energy costs and neighborhoods. “Chicago is open for business, but our communities are not for sale,” Johnson said.
CUDNEDITORIAL By Amir AH Shakur (Facebook) – Sep 25, 2026
HEADLINE STORY
Taste and Sound Take Over the City: Chicago Gourmet Peaks as World Music Festival Returns Free
CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)—This is the weekend Chicago shows off. Chicago Gourmet peaks with the Grand Cru experience at the Harris Theater Rooftop, while the World Music Festival returns today, free and citywide.
CUDN By Amir AH Shakur (Facebook) – Sep 25, 2026
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White Sox One Win From the ALCS: South Side Takes 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Guardians
CHICAGO URBAN DAILYCHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— October baseball is alive and loud on the South Side. The Chicago White Sox are one win away from the American League Championship Series. The Sox rallied past the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Monday night in Game 2 of the AL Division Series, taking a 2-0 lead in the…
Murder Charge Filed: Woman Accused in Chatham Stabbing Death of 7-Year-Old Girl
Murder Charge Filed: Woman Accused in Chatham Stabbing Death of 7-Year-Old Girl
$260.8 Million Reckoning: Council Weighs Historic Payout for Victims of Disgraced Detective Guevara
CHICAGO URBAN DAILY CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— Chicago is on the verge of one of the largest police misconduct payouts in American history — and it’s for crimes the city’s own detective allegedly committed decades ago. Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a $260.8 million global settlement to resolve 16 lawsuits brought by 17 people who…
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