The Local Sunset
Chicago · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AIllinois Man Critical After Falling From Columbia Rooftop BarNBC Chicago
- AResidency doubts surface for Chicago mayoral hopeful John KellyNBC Chicago
- AFamily Reunites with Dog Missing for 12 YearsNBC Chicago
- AOak Brook Police Use Grappler Device to Halt Fleeing VanABC7 Chicago
- AAmtrak faces opposition over plan to move Chicago rail yard to BridgeportNBC Chicago
- BTwo semi trucks collide on US‑41, blocking North Chicago roadNBC Chicago
- BStudy Links Heat Waves to Surge in Chicago ER VisitsWTTW News
- BFans Queue Early for BTS 'Arirang' Tour Night One at Soldier FieldABC7 Chicago
- BChicago School Board President Candidate Jennifer Custer Drops OutBlock Club Chicago
- BJohn H. Kinzie Elementary Closed for Mold TestingBlock Club Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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Illinois Man Critical After Falling From Columbia Rooftop Bar
An Illinois man fell from the rooftop of Harpo’s Bar and Grill in Columbia, Missouri, on August 24, 2026, and is now in critical condition. Police are…
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Two Semi Trucks Collide on US‑41, Blocking North Chicago Road
Two semi‑truck drivers collided on US‑41 in North Chicago at 2 a.m., leading police and fire to close the highway while one driver was hospitalized and the…
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Former West Englewood School Reopens as Affordable Housing
The former Charles Earle elementary school in West Englewood reopened as the Charles Earle School Apartments after a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on August 26,…
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Residency Questions Emerge for Chicago Mayoral Candidate John Kelly
Documents showing John Kelly’s Orland Park address and his wife’s Will County voter registration have sparked questions about his eligibility for Chicago’s…
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Heat Waves Drive Spike in Chicago ER Visits, Study Finds
A Chicago study links extreme heat to higher emergency‑room visits for dehydration, heat‑related illness and heart problems, highlighting added strain on the…
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Eight Hospitalized After Danvers House Explosion
An explosion at a Danvers home on Aug. 25 ignited a fire that fully engulfed the house and sent eight people to hospitals with serious injuries. Firefighters…
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Family Reunites with Dog Missing for 12 Years
A volunteer group led by Vanessa Antonino located Flor, a dog missing since 2014, reuniting it with its family in Evanston after twelve years.
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Fans Queue Early for BTS 'Arirang' Tour Night One at Soldier Field
Fans gathered early for a sold‑out night‑one concert of BTS’s Arirang world tour at Soldier Field on August 27, 2026, highlighting the group’s strong U.S.…
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Oak Brook Police Halt Fleeing Van with Grappler Device
Oak Brook Police and multiple Chicago-area agencies used a grappler device to stop a van that fled police on Thursday night, safely ending the pursuit and…
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Chicago School Board President Candidate Jennifer Custer Withdraws
Incumbent board member Jennifer Custer announced she is dropping out of the Chicago School Board presidential race, citing the potential for special interest…
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Amtrak's Bridgeport Yard Move Faces Resident Opposition
Amtrak's plan to move its South Loop maintenance facility to Bridgeport has drawn resident opposition over health and family impact concerns, while the…
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John H. Kinzie Elementary Closed for Mold Testing
Chicago Public Schools closed John H. Kinzie Elementary in Garfield Ridge for two days, August 27‑28, to conduct mold‑clearance testing after possible mold was…
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