The Local Sunset
Chicago · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ADead Ducks and Fish Found at Chicago Harbor Spur InvestigationABC7 Chicago
- AThree injured in Humboldt Park drive‑by shootingABC7 Chicago
- AWNDR Museum to Shut Down Both U.S. LocationsNBC Chicago
- ATeen Killed in South Lawndale Drive-By ShootingChicago Sun-Times
- ASeven Teens Shot in Separate Chicago Incidents, One FatallyABC7 Chicago
- BChicago’s Vintage Audio Repair Veteran Vows to Remain the LastBlock Club Chicago
- BElectrician rescued after six hours trapped in 130‑foot truck‑stop signABC7 Chicago
- BRain and non‑severe storms expected in Chicago area Wednesday afternoonNBC Chicago
- BAmazon to Expand Drone Delivery to Chicago and 499 Other CitiesBlock Club Chicago
- BWoman fatally stabbed, man injured in Little Village apartmentChicago Sun-Times
Stories from this broadcast
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Dead Ducks and Fish Found at DuSable Harbor Prompt Probe
Volunteers with the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors reported dead ducks and fish at DuSable Harbor on August 19, prompting Illinois wildlife officials to…
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Vintage Audio Repair Veteran Vows to Stay Chicago's Last
Roman Sokolov of Electronic Engineers vows to keep his Chicago shop open as the city’s final vintage audio repair service, amid a sharp decline in businesses…
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Alderman Sigcho‑Lopez Launches 25th Ward Re‑Election Bid
Byron Sigcho‑Lopez announced his bid for re‑election as the 25th Ward alderman on August 18, 2026, after being removed from the congressional ballot for…
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Three Injured in Humboldt Park Drive‑by Shooting
A drive‑by shooting in a Humboldt Park parking lot on August 19 wounded three people, prompting a police investigation amid a series of recent gun incidents in…
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Electrician Rescued After Six Hours Trapped in 130‑Foot Sign
An electrician was rescued after six hours trapped inside a 130‑foot truck‑stop sign in Wilmington. Emergency crews freed him without serious injury,…
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WNDR Museum Announces Closure of Chicago and Boston Sites
The WNDR Museum announced that its Chicago and Boston locations will permanently close in September 2026, ending operations that began in 2018 and expanded in…
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Rain and Non‑Severe Storms Expected Wednesday Afternoon
Showers and non‑severe thunderstorms are forecast along and south of I‑80, including Kankakee, as a cold front moves through Chicago on Wednesday afternoon and…
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Teen Killed in South Lawndale Drive-By Shooting
A 17‑year‑old male was killed in a drive‑by shooting from an unidentified dark SUV on South Hamlin Avenue in South Lawndale, Chicago, prompting police to seek…
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Amazon Expands Prime Air Drone Delivery to Chicago, 499 More Cities
Amazon announced that its Prime Air drone delivery service will expand to Chicago and a total of 500 U.S. cities, adding the city to hundreds of new…
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Seven Teens Shot Across Chicago, One Dies
Chicago police say seven teenagers were shot in separate incidents across the city on Aug. 18‑19, 2026, resulting in one death. Investigators are treating the…
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Woman Killed, Man Injured in Little Village Apartment Stabbing
A 59‑year‑old man fatally stabbed a woman with a steak knife in a Little Village apartment and then injured himself, leading to his arrest and hospitalization…
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