The Local Sunset
Chicago · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ASlight risk of severe storms and isolated tornadoes across parts of Chicago areaNBC Chicago
- AChicago International Film Festival Announces 2026 Dates and Early Ticket SalesChicago Sun-Times
- AChicago unveils plan for 15‑minute O'Hare express trainABC7 Chicago
- AHoops in the Hood Marks 20‑Year Anniversary with Citywide TournamentBlock Club Chicago
- AIllinois Officials Call Mail Ballots Secure Ahead of November ElectionChicago Sun-Times
- BReplica grenade triggers campus alert at University of IllinoisNBC Chicago
- BIllinois Prosecutors Share Defendants' Data with ICE Without WarrantsBlock Club Chicago
- BSemi Truck Crashes on Indiana Toll Road, Splits in Two, Closing LanesNBC Chicago
- BPolice launch manhunt for escaped inmate spotted in 'Scarface' shirt in northwest IndianaABC7 Chicago
- BKane County Issues Measles Exposure Warning for Local High School and ClinicNBC Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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Slight Risk of Severe Storms and Tornadoes Issued
The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk warning for severe storms and isolated tornadoes on August 26, 2026, covering eastern Illinois, southern Will…
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Replica Grenade Triggers Illini-Alert on Campus
A cast‑iron replica grenade found on the University of Illinois campus on August 24, 2026 triggered an Illini‑Alert, prompting a police response that confirmed…
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Power to Return to Over 1,500 Gary and Portage Residents Tonight
NIPSCO will restore electricity to over 1,500 Gary and Portage residents by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, ending a two‑week outage that left many without food, water and…
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Chicago International Film Festival Sets 2026 Dates, Ticket Sale Start
The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival will run Oct. 14‑25, 2026, with a full lineup announced on Sept. 17 and tickets on sale starting Sept. 24. A…
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Illinois Prosecutors Send Defendants’ Data to ICE Without Warrants
Illinois county prosecutors transferred criminal defendants' personal data to ICE on August 25, 2026, without warrants, public notice, or legislative…
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Four Groups Launch Programs to Cut Chicago School Absenteeism
Four community organizations have launched a joint effort to reduce chronic absenteeism in Chicago Public Schools, responding to the district’s long‑standing…
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Chicago Announces 15‑Minute O'Hare Express Train
Chicago business and civic leaders announced the O'Hare Flyer, a 15‑minute express rail linking O'Hare Airport with downtown, continuing long‑standing efforts…
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Semi Truck Splits on I‑94 Near Indiana Toll Road, Lanes Closed
A semi‑truck rolled over the median and split in two on I‑94 near the Indiana Toll Road interchange at 8:49 a.m., causing both eastbound and westbound lanes to…
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Hoops in the Hood Celebrates 20 Years with Citywide Tournament
Hoops in the Hood celebrated its 20th anniversary on August 23, 2026, by hosting a citywide basketball tournament at Seward Park, emphasizing its mission of…
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Police Hunt Escaped Inmate Seen in ‘Scarface’ Shirt
Police have launched a manhunt in northwest Indiana after an escaped inmate was seen wearing a 'Scarface' T‑shirt and shackles on Monday afternoon. The search…
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Illinois Officials Say Mail Ballots Secure Ahead of 2026 Election
Illinois election officials affirmed the security of mail‑in ballots and are fast‑tracking early‑voting preparations for the November 2026 election, amid…
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Kane County Issues Measles Exposure Warning for High School and Clinic
Kane County health officials warned of possible measles exposure at Kaneland High School and a local pediatric clinic after an unvaccinated individual was…
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