The Local Sunset
Chicago · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 5:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ASemi‑truck hits bridge, triggers multi‑vehicle crash and miles of backup on I‑88NBC Chicago
- A18-Year-Old Dies After Being Brought to Englewood Hospital with Gunshot WoundsChicago Sun-Times
- AWoman critically injured in Chicago shootingChicago Sun-Times
- ADog Dies After Being Left in Hot Daycare Transport Van in WheelingABC7 Chicago
- AMayor Johnson warns of $882M budget shortfall, avoids tax increase commentABC7 Chicago
- BTwo additional beluga whales die at Shedd AquariumABC7 Chicago
- BChicago Schools Move All Outdoor Activities Indoors Amid Heat WarningABC7 Chicago
- BHeat warning lifted for most of Chicago area, stays on in south suburbsChicago Sun-Times
- BAmerican Airlines flight aborts takeoff at LaGuardia after bird strikeABC7 Chicago
- BChicago Downtown Bridge Shows History of Structural ProblemsBlock Club Chicago
Stories from this broadcast
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Semi‑Truck Hits Bridge, Sparks Multi‑Vehicle Crash on I‑88
A semi‑truck struck a bridge on I‑88 in Chicago’s western suburbs at 1:50 p.m., causing a three‑vehicle crash with one injury and leading to miles‑long traffic…
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Two More Beluga Whales Die at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
Two beluga whales died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in early September 2026, following the death of a rescued whale the previous week, bringing the total recent…
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Pickup Hits Parked Semi on I‑90, Causing Major Delays
A pickup truck struck a parked semi‑truck with flashers on the Jane Addams Tollway eastbound near Beverly Road at 5:48 a.m., causing major traffic delays for…
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18-Year-Old Dies After Gunshot Injuries at Englewood Hospital
An 18-year-old male died from multiple gunshot wounds after being taken to St. Bernard Hospital in Englewood around 6:40 a.m. on September 3, 2026; police have…
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Chicago Schools Shift Outdoor Activities Indoors Due to Heat Warning
Chicago Public Schools moved all outdoor activities indoors on September 3, 2026 after an Extreme Heat Warning was issued for parts of the city, cancelling…
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Chicago Residents Oppose Amtrak Bridgeport Maintenance Facility
Chicago’s Bridgeport and Chinatown residents, along with community organizers, are opposing Amtrak’s proposed maintenance facility, demanding an environmental…
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Woman Critically Injured After Oakland Shooting
A 33-year-old woman was critically injured after a gunman fired at her on South Lake Park Avenue in Chicago’s Oakland neighborhood at 7:50 a.m., and police are…
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Heat Warning Dropped for Most Chicago Areas, Still Active South
The National Weather Service lifted the extreme heat warning for central and northern Cook County on September 3, but kept it active for southern Cook County…
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Labrador Dies After Being Left in Hot Daycare Van in Wheeling
A six‑year‑old black Labrador died in Wheeling after being left in a hot daycare transport van for several hours, raising concerns about pet‑care vehicle…
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American Airlines Flight Halts Takeoff at LaGuardia After Bird Strike
An American Airlines flight to Chicago O'Hare aborted its takeoff at LaGuardia on September 3, 2026, after an apparent bird strike, highlighting the persistent…
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Mayor Johnson Flags $882M Deficit, Skips Tax Increase Confirmation
Withdrawn by the newsroom. No longer available.
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Downtown DuSable Bridge Shut Down Amid Structural Warnings
A multi‑hour shutdown of the downtown DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge highlighted a 2024 inspection that labeled its superstructure intolerable and in need of…
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