The Local Sunset
Chicago · Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AChicago SWAT joins hunt after Humboldt Park shootingNBC Chicago
- ATwo Men Shot on South Jeffery Blvd, One CriticalChicago Sun-Times
- AMan killed in ATV‑SUV collision on Chicago’s Southwest SideNBC Chicago
- ASWAT units deployed after Hermosa shootingABC7 Chicago
- AConsumer groups warn Chicago lender's $130M Arizona bank purchase could enable 100%+ loansChicago Sun-Times
- BChicago grants nearly $100 million in tax breaks to O’Hare-area data centersABC7 Chicago
- BClinton County Sheriff frees tangled coyoteNBC Chicago
- BSuspect Killed in Gary, Indiana Police ShootingNBC Chicago
- BPhoto captures historic Gary power outage after August 11 stormsChicago Sun-Times
- BIllinois sees rise in life‑threatening tick‑borne meat allergyNBC Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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SWAT Deployed in Humboldt Park After Evening Shooting
A SWAT team was dispatched to Humboldt Park on Friday night after a shooting was reported, with police searching for a 28-year-old suspect and the…
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Chicago Approves Nearly $100 Million in Tax Breaks for O’Hare Data Centers
Chicago approved nearly $100 million in property tax breaks for over a dozen O'Hare-area data centers in 2026, aiming to boost the region's growing digital…
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Chicago School Board Delays Funding Boost for Arts High School
The Chicago School Board delayed a proposal to increase funding for Chicago Arts High School, citing the need for further review, as district officials…
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Two Men Shot on South Jeffery Blvd, One in Critical Condition
Two men, ages 73 and 23, were shot on South Jeffery Boulevard in Chicago's South Shore on August 29, 2026; the older victim is in critical condition at the…
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Clinton County Sheriff Rescues Tangled Coyote
Clinton County Sheriff's Office rescued a coyote tangled in a fence net on Saturday morning, freeing the animal and preventing further harm. The incident…
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Chicago Teens' Washington Trip Cancelled Hours Before Departure
Six Chicago teenagers' planned trip to Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington anniversary was canceled on August 28, 2026, after the scheduled buses…
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Man Killed in ATV and SUV Crash on Southwest Side
A 42‑year‑old man died after his ATV collided with a Nissan SUV on South Pulaski on August 28, 2026, prompting a police investigation.
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Suspect Killed in Gary Police Shooting
A suspect was fatally shot by Gary and Lake County police at a downtown intersection on August 28, 2026, with Indiana State Police leading the investigation…
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SWAT Units Deployed After Hermosa Shooting
Chicago police deployed a SWAT team to the Hermosa neighborhood on August 28 after a shooting, following standard protocol for armed incidents. The tactical…
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Historic Gary Blackout Follows August 11 Storms
Winds of 99 mph on August 11, 2026, caused a historic power outage in Gary and nearby Northwest Indiana, leaving thousands without electricity for almost two…
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Consumer Groups Warn $130M Arizona Bank Purchase May Enable 100% Loans
Opportunity Financial seeks to buy Arizona’s BNCCORP and BNC National Bank for $130 million, prompting consumer groups and a top law‑enforcement official to…
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Illinois Tick-Borne Allergy Cases Surge
Alpha‑gal syndrome cases are increasing in Illinois as expanding tick habitats raise the risk of this severe meat allergy, according to University of Illinois…
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