The Local Sunset
Chicago · Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ARain Threat Looms Over Chicago Air & Water ShowNBC Chicago
- ATornadoes Ravage Chicago Suburbs, Power Outages Hit Hundreds of ThousandsChicago Sun-Times
- ASevere Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Southern Chicago AreaNBC Chicago
- ASix officers honored after colleague killed in Swedish Hospital shootingABC7 Chicago
- AChicago's Largest Antique Store Put Up for Sale as Owners RetireChicago Sun-Times
- BChicago Theological Seminary to Vacate Hyde Park Campus as Lease EndsBlock Club Chicago
- BGlunz Tavern Pulls Last Tap of Schlitz Beer in ChicagoBlock Club Chicago
- BTwo American Airlines Gates Reopen at O'Hare After $300 Million RenovationABC7 Chicago
- BChicago Air and Water Show Set for Aug. 15‑16ABC7 Chicago
- BExperts Predict Very Strong El Niño With Over 90% LikelihoodNBC Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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Rain Threat Looms Over Chicago Air & Water Show
A jet‑stream pattern is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms to northern Illinois on August 15-16, potentially affecting the Chicago Air and Water Show.…
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Chicago Theological Seminary to Leave Hyde Park Campus
Chicago Theological Seminary will vacate its Hyde Park building after a ten‑year lease with the University of Chicago ends, marking the end of its 171‑year…
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FAA Halts O'Hare Departures Amid Thunderstorms
On August 13, 2026, the FAA halted all departures for O'Hare International Airport from 1:53 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. due to thunderstorms, while Midway Airport…
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Multiple Tornadoes Slam Chicago Suburbs, Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power
At least five tornadoes struck Chicago’s suburbs on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, while a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for…
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Glunz Tavern Draws Final Schlitz Tap in Chicago
Glunz Tavern in Old Town tapped the final barrel of Schlitz beer on August 13, 2026, ending the brand’s historic presence in Chicago that began with its first…
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44 Candidates Cleared for Chicago School Board Ballot
The Chicago Board of Elections cleared 44 of 51 applicants for the November school board ballot, including two incumbents whose objections were overruled,…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Covers Southern Chicago Area
A severe thunderstorm watch covering Kankakee and Iroquois counties in Illinois and Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana is in effect until 7 p.m. on…
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American Airlines Gates Reopen at O'Hare After $300 Million Upgrade
Two American Airlines gates at O'Hare reopened on August 13, 2026 after a $300 million renovation aimed at enhancing passenger experience and airport capacity.
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Six Officers Honored After Colleague Killed in Hospital Shooting
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation honored six officers and detectives who responded to a shooting at Swedish Hospital that killed a fellow officer,…
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Chicago Air and Water Show Returns Aug. 15-16
The Chicago Air and Water Show returns on August 15‑16, 2026, offering two days of aircraft and marine demonstrations along the lakefront, drawing large crowds…
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Broadway Antique Market Listed for Sale as Owners Retire
Co‑owners Duane Scott Cerny and Jeff Nelson are retiring and have listed Broadway Antique Market, Chicago's oldest and largest multi‑dealer antique store, for…
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Experts See Over 90% Chance of Strong El Niño
The Climate Prediction Center forecasts a greater than 90% chance that a very strong El Niño will persist from fall 2026 through winter 2026‑2027, potentially…
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