The Local Sunset
Chicago · Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AIllinois reports nearly 1,000 cyclosporiasis cases, 58 hospitalizedChicago Sun-Times
- ARubber Duck Race Floats Down Chicago River to Benefit Special OlympicsABC7 Chicago
- AShops at North Bridge to Begin Multi‑Million Dollar Revamp in AugustNBC Chicago
- A6-Year-Old Chicago Girl Who Lost Kidney in Hit‑and‑Run Now Facing Deportation with FatherNBC Chicago
- ASurvey Shows 16% of Chicago Comedians Lack Health InsuranceChicago Sun-Times
- BChicago Police Seek Suspect in Blue Line Train AssaultABC7 Chicago
- BFarmer's Almanac releases Chicago winter forecastNBC Chicago
- BBP Locks Out 800 Workers at Indiana RefineryChicago Sun-Times
- BICE threatens criminal charges against Cook County Sheriff over inmate handoverChicago Sun-Times
- BIllinois, Chicago Sue Pullman Innovations Over Odor and Pollution ClaimsBlock Club Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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Illinois Confirms 995 Cyclosporiasis Cases, 58 Hospitalized
Illinois health officials reported 995 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases and 58 hospitalizations, noting the parasitic infection causes diarrhea and can lead to…
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Chicago Police Seek Suspect in Blue Line Train Assault
Chicago police are seeking a man accused of punching a passenger on a Blue Line train near West Garfield Park on Thursday night, urging witnesses to come…
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Portillo's Lays Off 140 Employees at Oak Brook Headquarters
Portillo's announced on July 31, 2026 that it is cutting 18 percent of its Oak Brook headquarters staff, laying off 140 corporate and field‑management…
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Thousands of Ducks Race Chicago River for Special Olympics
On August 6, 2026, thousands of rubber ducks raced down the Chicago River in a fundraiser organized by Special Olympics Illinois, raising money and awareness…
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Farmer's Almanac Issues Chicago Winter Forecast
The Farmer's Almanac issued its annual winter forecast for Chicago on August 6, 2026, continuing its tradition since the early 1800s of using sunspot cycles…
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Illinois Governor Urges Trump for Tariff Relief for Families
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker publicly asked President Donald Trump on August 6, 2026, to provide tariff relief for Illinois families facing higher costs due…
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Shops at North Bridge Starts Multi‑Million Dollar Revamp in August
A multi‑million‑dollar, multi‑phase renovation of the Shops at North Bridge begins in August 2026, overhauling its Michigan Avenue entrance and redesigning its…
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BP Locks Out 800 Workers at Indiana Refinery
BP locked out about 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana refinery, withholding pay for 140 days amid an ongoing labor dispute at the Midwest’s largest fuel…
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Six-Year-Old Hit‑and‑Run Victim and Father Face Deportation
A six‑year‑old who lost a kidney in a February hit‑and‑run and her father are now subject to deportation proceedings, while police continue to search for the…
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ICE Threatens Criminal Charges Over Cook County Jail Detainee Subpoenas
ICE warned Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart that failure to obey four subpoenas demanding the transfer of detainees could lead to criminal charges. The sheriff’s…
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Survey Finds 16% of Chicago Comedians Uninsured
A survey of 110 Chicago comedians found that nearly 16% lack health insurance, while 24% purchase coverage on their own. The Health Alliance for Chicago…
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Illinois, Chicago Sue Pullman Innovations Over Odor and Pollution
Illinois and Chicago have sued Pullman Innovations, alleging its South Deering vegetable‑oil plant violated its permit and emitted foul odors and pollution,…
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