The Local Sunset
Chicago · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AOne killed, another injured in Chicago expressway crashABC7 Chicago
- ASatellite Shows Massive Indiana Power Outage After DerechoNBC Chicago
- AHeavy rain and gusty winds forecast as Chicago Air & Water Show takes offNBC Chicago
- AMan robbed at gunpoint on University of Chicago campus Friday nightNBC Chicago
- ASuspect Fires Into Car, Wounding 16-Year-Old in Chicago’s Humboldt ParkABC7 Chicago
- BLake County deputy investigated for abandoning K‑9 in fieldABC7 Chicago
- BGunfire Hits NIPSCO Utility Truck, Halting Power Repairs in GaryNBC Chicago
- BTornadoes rip through several Chicago suburbs this summerNBC Chicago
- BChicago robbery victim found bound and gagged on Harvey porchABC7 Chicago
- BChicago Police Seek Four Suspects in South Shore Cane AttackABC7 Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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One Dead, One Hospitalized After Expressway Crash
Illinois State Police reported a crash on the Stevenson Expressway near Bridgeport early Saturday, killing one person and hospitalizing another.
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Lake County Deputy Under Investigation for Leaving K‑9 in Field
A Lake County deputy is under investigation for allegedly leaving his police dog alone in a field, prompting an internal probe by the sheriff’s office. The…
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Governor Pritzker Signs Flood‑Relief Bill After Chicago Tour
Governor J.B. Pritzker toured flood‑damaged Chicago neighborhoods on August 14, 2026, and signed a bill providing state funding and expanded local programs to…
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Satellite Images Reveal Massive Indiana Power Outage After Derecho
More than 60% of NIPSCO customers in northwest Indiana lost power after derecho storms, with NASA satellite images showing the outage from space. The storms…
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Gunfire Strikes NIPSCO Truck Halting Gary Power Repairs
Gunfire struck a NIPSCO utility truck in Gary on August 14, halting power restoration work, prompting a joint investigation by local and state police.
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Flash Flood Watch Issued for Chicago as Heavy Rain Approaches
An NWS flash flood watch covers Chicago from Friday night into Saturday morning as thunderstorms are expected to dump rain at rates over three inches per hour,…
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Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Expected as Chicago Air & Water Show Begins
Heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast for Saturday as the Chicago Air and Water Show proceeds over Lake Michigan, following a week of storms and a derecho.…
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Tornadoes Sweep Through Seven Chicago Suburbs
The National Weather Service reported tornadoes damaging seven suburbs in Illinois and Indiana during the summer of 2026, adding to a series of severe weather…
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Man Robbed at Gunpoint on UChicago Campus Friday Night
A man was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown suspects on the University of Chicago campus Friday night, and Chicago police are investigating the incident.
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Robbery Victim Found Bound on Harvey Porch
Chicago police say a robbery victim was found bound and gagged on a Harvey porch on Friday afternoon, the same day as the Chicago robbery, and the…
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Suspect Fires Into Car, Wounding 16-Year-Old in Humboldt Park
Early Saturday morning in Humboldt Park, a suspect shot into a car, wounding a 16-year-old boy. Chicago police are investigating the incident and seeking…
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Police Hunt Four Suspects in South Shore Cane Assault
Chicago police are seeking four suspects accused of stealing a man's cane, beating him with it, and stomping on him in a daylight assault in South Shore on…
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