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| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | NBC Local | Tornado sirens ‘accidentally' activated in multiple Chicago suburbs—again | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/tornado-sirens-accidentally-activated-in-multiple-chicago-suburbsagain/3978390/ | _**The video in this report is from a story Aug. 18, when the sirens were initially "accidentally" activated.** _ Tornado sirens were "accidentally" activated Friday morning across multiple Chicago suburbs--again. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][22] WATCH HERE ][23] Reports of sirens going off … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | NBC Local | What's going on in Gary? How thousands are still without power nearly 2 weeks later | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/whats-going-on-in-gary-how-residents-are-still-without-power-nearly-two-weeks-later/3978350/ | Across parts of northwest Indiana, thousands have been without power for more than 10 days -- and counting -- leaving many in desperate need of food and water and others staying up well into the night in fear of crime while schools and businesses remain closed. From water main breaks … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | NBC Local | Severe weather, thunderstorms threaten Chicago area Friday night: Full storm timeline here | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/tornado-not-out-of-the-question-severe-weather-threat-looms-with-hail-heavy-downpours-possible-2/3978364/ | **_UPDATE: At 11:51 a.m., the FAA issued a ground stop for departures to O'Hare airport due to thunderstorms. The ground stop was expected to be lifted at 1:15 p.m._ ** [ Thunderstorms ][1] are expected to fire up Friday in the Chicago area, and some could be strong or even … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago men charged with murder in separate cases | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-men-charged-murder-separate-cases | ![Livestream][1] #### The Brief * * A 59-year-old man is charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a 61-year-old woman on the Southwest Side. * A 29-year-old man is charged with murder in the March shooting death of 17-year-old Jair Salinas. * Both men were arrested this week, according … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Humboldt Park mural celebrates stories of faith at New Life | https://chicago.suntimes.com/murals/2026/08/21/chicago-murals-diamond-doodle-galindo-alecks-cruz-humboldt-park-new-life | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][45] * [ Facebook ][46] * [ Bluesky ][47] * [ Email ][48] * [ Reddit ][49] * [ Flipboard ][50] Diamond V. Galindo grew up in Humboldt Park’s New Life Community Church. She stopped by after school for homework … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Cuatro bomberos heridos, tres de ellos de gravedad, tras combatir incendio en Back of the Yards | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/08/21/cuatro-bomberos-heridos-tres-de-ellos-de-gravedad-tras-combatir-incendio-en-back-of-the-yards | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][34] * [ Facebook ][35] * [ Bluesky ][36] * [ Email ][37] * [ Reddit ][38] * [ Flipboard ][39] [ ![][40] ][41] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Un incendio en el … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Condenan a más de un año de prisión a exdirector de secundaria por esquema de fraude que duró casi una década | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/08/21/condenan-a-mas-de-un-ano-de-prision-a-exdirector-de-secundaria-por-esquema-de-fraude-que-duro-casi-una-decada | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][22] * [ Facebook ][23] * [ Bluesky ][24] * [ Email ][25] * [ Reddit ][26] * [ Flipboard ][27] [ ![][28] ][29] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Un exdirector de las … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Woman, 64, killed by stray bullet; man shot 41 times in Garfield Park murders | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/08/21/woman-64-killed-by-stray-bullet-man-shot-41-times-in-garfield-park-murders | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][13] * [ Facebook ][14] * [ Bluesky ][15] * [ Email ][16] * [ Reddit ][17] * [ Flipboard ][18] Police continue to seek the assailants who chased down and shot a man 41 times, with one of the … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Stickney mayor, board oppose data center at Hawthorne horse racing site | https://chicago.suntimes.com/environment/2026/08/21/data-center-hawthorne-race-course-horse-racing-stickney-cicero-digital-realty-moratorium-nuisance-environment | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Stickney officials say they oppose [ construction of a data center ][7] at the site of the now-closed Hawthorne … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Remembering Kurt Ehrmann, 1967–2026 | https://chicagoreader.com/performing-arts/theater/kurt-ehrmann-obituary-hypocrites/ | Kurt Ehrmann could make an impression onstage before he even opened his mouth. With his silver-fox shock of white hair and his watchful, expressive face, Ehrmann stood out, whether he was a lead or a supporting character. But for his friends in Chicago theater, he was so much more than … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | CBS Local | Class action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO over weekslong Northwest Indiana power outages | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/nipsco-class-action-lawsuit-northwest-indiana-power-outage/ | As [ tens of thousands of Northwest Indiana residents remain without power ][8] following recent storms, a class action lawsuit has been filed against NIPSCO, the region's electrical utility. The suit, brought by the Allen Law Group, comes as [ some residents have gone two weeks without electricity ][9] , … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | CBS Local | Tornado siren activated accidentally in DuPage County for second time this week | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/tornado-siren-activated-accidentally-dupage-county-second-time/ | A tornado siren was unintentionally activated for the [ second time this week in DuPage County ][5] . The DuPage Public Safety Communications said the siren was "not part of a planned test." Officials said the incident is under investigation. Officials in Villa Park, Wheaton, and Addison warned residents of … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | CBS Local | Nearly 25% of U.S. workers are "functionally unemployed," economic analysis finds | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/functional-unemployment-us-labor-market-analysis/ | The U.S. job market is less robust than it looks, according to a new analysis. The nation's [ unemployment rate fell to 4.1% ][1] in July, well within the range economists consider healthy. Yet that measure, which reflects the percentage of people over the age of 16 who don't have … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Capitol Fax | HDems holding out on statewide coordinated campaign | https://capitolfax.com/2026/08/21/hdems-holding-out-on-statewide-coordinated-campaign/ | * [ Politico ][1] … > The Illinois Democratic Coordinated Campaign has the support of Gov. JB > Pritzker’s campaign, the Democratic Senate Caucus, members of Congress and the > Democratic Party of Illinois. Missing on the ticket are the House Democrats. > > The state party says “it’s waiting” … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | Federal appeals court halts ruling allowing thousands of college players extra year of eligibility | https://abc7.com/post/federal-appeals-court-halts-ruling-allowing-thousands-college-players-extra-year-eligibility/19713833/ | A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college after last season an extra year of eligibility. The lawsuit was filed by players who graduated high school in 2022, whose college eligibility ended last season and who were … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax | https://abc7chicago.com/story/texas-court-slashes-50m-judgment-infowars-alex-jones-falsely-calling-school-shooting-hoax/19713908/ | AUSTIN, Texas -- A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones over falsely calling 2012 school shooting a hoax. The ruling does not affect a $1.4 billion judgement against Jones in Connecticut, but is a significant legal victory for Jones … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | A's Las Vegas stadium takes shape as a second steel truss arch rises on the Strip | https://abc7.com/post/las-vegas-stadium-takes-shape-second-steel-truss-arch-rises-strip/19713972/ | LAS VEGAS -- The Athletics' stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is beginning to resemble the final product, with the second steel truss arch added this week for what will eventually provide a similar look to Australia's famed Sydney Opera House. "This week was a very exciting week," said Tyler … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open | https://abc7.com/post/nypd-steps-patrols-intercept-drones-2026-us-open-flushing-meadows-queens/19713879/ | FLUSHING MEADOWS, Queens -- As players and coaches prepare for the U.S. Open, the New York Police Department is rolling out an extensive security operation for the tournament, including new authority to counter unauthorized drones. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department will deploy a range of specialized units throughout … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | Navy mulls stripping Black war hero’s name from aircraft carrier for Trump: Sources | https://abc7chicago.com/story/navy-mulls-stripping-black-war-heros-name-aircraft-carrier-trump-sources/19714109/ | Navy officials are weighing whether to strip the name of one of World War II's most famed Black service members from a new aircraft carrier and instead possibly name the ship for President Donald Trump, according to three sources familiar with the matter, a move that would mark the unprecedented … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to sprouts in 15 states; 4 hospitalized | https://abc7chicago.com/story/least-55-sickened-salmonella-coli-outbreak-linked-alfalfa-sprouts-15-states-4-hospitalized/19714155/ | CHICAGO -- At least 55 people have been sickened in a salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to sprouts in 15 states, health officials said Friday. At least 4 people have been hospitalized. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have posted an official outbreak … |