The Local Sunset
Chicago · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ANew Northern Illinois Transit Authority Takes Effect Sept. 1ABC7 Chicago
- AOne dead, two wounded after shooting in Chicago's BronzevilleNBC Chicago
- ADrive-by shooting in West Town leaves man critically injuredChicago Sun-Times
- AChicago Faces Hotter Temperatures, Higher Humidity and Possible Storms on SundayNBC Chicago
- AOne killed, three injured in Crest Hill shootingNBC Chicago
- BElgin Police Ask Residents to Stay Clear of Princeton AvenueABC7 Chicago
- BMan critically injured in Humboldt Park shootingChicago Sun-Times
- BChicago police team heads to Colombia to aid quake victimsNBC Chicago
- BChicago police report surge in electric scooter theftsNBC Chicago
- BMan Killed in ATV‑SUV Crash on Chicago’s Southwest SideNBC Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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New Northern Illinois Transit Authority Begins Operations Sept. 1
A newly formed Northern Illinois Transit Authority will take over Chicago-area public transit on September 1, 2026, consolidating oversight and planning a…
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Elgin Police Urge Residents to Avoid Princeton Avenue
Elgin police released a safety advisory on August 30, 2026, urging people to avoid Princeton Avenue. The department asked residents to use alternate routes…
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Chicago Teens' Washington Trip Cancelled Hours Before Departure
Six Chicago teens' planned bus trip to Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington anniversary was cancelled on August 28, 2026, after charter buses failed to…
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One Dead, Two Injured in Bronzeville Shooting
A shooting on East 37th Street in Bronzeville on Saturday night killed a 32‑year‑old man and injured two others, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
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Man Critically Injured in Humboldt Park Shooting
A 29-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting on North Ridgeway Avenue in Humboldt Park on August 29, 2026, and police have yet to arrest any suspects.
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Kennedy‑King College to Launch Illinois' First Midwifery Degree
Kennedy‑King College will admit its first cohort for Illinois' inaugural midwifery degree program in spring 2027, offering a blend of classroom study,…
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Man Critically Injured in West Town Drive‑by Shooting
A male victim was critically injured by a drive‑by shooting on West Augusta Boulevard in West Town on August 29, 2026, and police are investigating the…
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Chicago Police Deploy to Colombia After Deadly Quake
Chicago police officers, including Officer Scott Florez, traveled to Colombia on August 29, 2026 to deliver humanitarian aid following the August 10,…
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Chicago Braces for Hotter Temperatures, Higher Humidity and Possible Storms Sunday
Sunday’s forecast calls for rising temperatures, higher humidity and a chance of early‑day rain, with most showers clearing by noon and possible isolated…
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Chicago Police Warn of Rising Electric Scooter Thefts
Chicago police report at least seven electric scooter thefts over two months, linked to a method of carving out ignitions, and have issued an alert especially…
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One Dead, Three Injured in Crest Hill Shooting
A shooting on Willow Court in Crest Hill on Saturday night left one person dead and three injured, with police identifying two 18‑year‑old residents of…
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Man Killed in ATV‑SUV Collision on Chicago’s Southwest Side
A 42‑year‑old man died after his ATV collided with a Nissan SUV on South Pulaski in Chicago’s Southwest Side on August 28, 2026, with police confirming the…
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