The Local Sunset
Chicago · Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AIllinois lawmakers demand end to chaotic 'megamaster' immigration hearingsChicago Sun-Times
- AChicago Teachers Union Sues Illinois Policy Institute for DefamationWTTW News
- AFive Chicago Schools Make U.S. News Top 100 in New RankingsNBC Chicago
- ADuPage County employee triggers tornado sirens during overnight testNBC Chicago
- AKurv Industrial Revises Ford City Mall Redevelopment Plan Ahead of City HearingChicago Sun-Times
- BCTA expands Frequent Network with four new bus routesChicago Sun-Times
- BSuspect Arrested After Stealing Clothes and Eating at Chicago Macy’sNBC Chicago
- BFormer Cook County commissioner files complaint against Treasurer Maria PappasABC7 Chicago
- BChicago police arrest 16 teens after illegal rave at closed Congress TheaterChicago Sun-Times
- BPotential Candidates for Chicago Mayor ListedWTTW News
Stories from this broadcast
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Illinois Lawmakers Call for End to Chaotic Megamaster Hearings
Illinois Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Dick Durbin and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, called for the termination of "megamaster" immigration hearings in…
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CTA adds four routes to Frequent Network
The Chicago Transit Authority is adding four new bus routes to its Frequent Network on August 23, 2026, increasing the network to 24 routes with…
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Low‑End Severe Thunderstorm Risk Expected in Chicago Tuesday
NBC 5’s storm team, led by Kevin Jeanes, forecast a low‑end risk of multiple thunderstorm rounds in Chicago starting around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, urging residents…
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Chicago Teachers Union Sues Think Tank Over Defamation Claim
The Chicago Teachers Union has sued the Illinois Policy Institute for defamation, alleging that a recent audit falsely accuses the union of financial…
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Suspect Arrested After Stealing Clothes, Eating at Chicago Macy’s
A suspect who stole clothing, tried it on, and ate food inside a downtown Chicago Macy’s was arrested after security footage helped police identify and locate…
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Man critically injured in Near West Side shooting
A 28-year-old man was critically injured after a shooting on North Leavitt Street in Chicago's Near West Side early Tuesday, prompting an Area 3 police…
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Five Chicago Schools Rank in U.S. News Top 100
U.S. News & World Report’s 2026‑2027 Best High Schools Rankings placed five Chicago-area schools, including Northside College Preparatory, in the national top…
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Former Commissioner Accuses Treasurer of Intimidation in Election Letter Dispute
Former Cook County commissioner John Boykin filed a complaint with the Inspector General accusing Treasurer Maria Pappas of intimidation and official…
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DuPage Employee Mistakenly Triggers Tornado Sirens During Test
An employee of DuPage Public Safety Communications accidentally activated tornado sirens during a scheduled test at 3 a.m. on August 18, 2026, causing…
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Police Arrest 16 Teens After Illegal Rave at Closed Congress Theater
Chicago police arrested sixteen teenagers for trespassing after an unauthorized rave at the abandoned Congress Theater in Logan Square. The theater had been…
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Kurv Industrial Revises Ford City Mall Plan Ahead of Hearing
Kurv Industrial has revised its Ford City Mall redevelopment plan, adding a public plaza and CTA bus stop to a four‑building industrial campus, and will…
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Potential Candidates Emerge for 2026 Chicago Mayoral Race
Several individuals have announced or are considering a run for Chicago mayor as the 2026 election approaches, indicating a potentially competitive race. The…
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