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194 storiesnewest firstlatest August 11, 2026page 6 of 10
Severe storms on Aug. 11 knocked out power for more than 500,000 customers in Chicago and northwest Indiana, affecting ComEd and NIPSCO. After initial repairs, hundreds of thousands still remained without electricity as crews worked to restore service.
Illinois is approaching a national record for tornadoes in 2026, with National Weather Service crews and state officials conducting extensive damage surveys amid an unusually active season.
Illinois officials confirmed on August 11, 2026 that the state will keep its current childhood vaccine schedule, rejecting President Trump's executive order that urged states to change their immunization requirements.
Bally's stopped construction of its Chicago hotel and concert venue on August 10, 2026 because of a dispute over video gambling licensing, leaving the project's future uncertain.
NBC 5 Storm Team warns that a storm system will bring more than twelve hours of possible severe storms to Chicago on Monday, with the highest risk in the late afternoon and evening.
Chicago businessman Liam Stanton withdrew from the mayoral race on August 10, 2026, endorsing another candidate and narrowing the field ahead of the upcoming election.
Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin proposes ending the Catalyst Fund and redirecting its $57 million to cover a $90 million budget shortfall, aiming to prevent layoffs in Chicago’s police and fire departments.
City officials held a ribbon‑cutting in Englewood, selling one renovated home and placing another under contract as part of the Rebuild Chicago 2.0 effort, which has restored over 70 properties to promote homeownership on the South and West sides.
Chicago's Metropolitan Water Reclamation District declared an Overflow Action Day on August 10, urging residents to cut water use ahead of forecasted heavy rains to prevent stormwater system overload.
Chicago police issued citations to both drivers after a rollover crash involving two vehicles in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Monday evening. The department confirmed the citations and that the investigation remains ongoing.
Twelve candidates have launched campaigns for Chicago's 2027 mayoral race, while incumbent Brandon Johnson has not yet confirmed a re‑election bid, creating an early and uncertain contest.
Police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office seized 56 boxes of cremated remains from a South Chicago funeral home early Monday, following the prior discovery of 56 bodies at a nearby chapel. Authorities are now working to locate next of kin for the deceased.
Chicago federal prosecutors linked 33 non‑immigration cases to the Trump-era Operation Midway Blitz, resulting in two guilty pleas, 25 clearances, one acquittal, and one deferred prosecution.
Twenty Chicago public pools, including thirteen in high‑risk heat zones, will stay open through Labor Day to help residents cope with extreme heat.
Broadway In Chicago held its free annual Summer Concert at Millennium Park on August 10, 2026, featuring thirteen shows from local theater productions with performances by Hosea Sanders and Val Warner.
A white sedan fired multiple shots at four people on North Leclaire Avenue in Austin, Chicago, injuring three individuals—a 33‑year‑old woman, a 36‑year‑old man and a 43‑year‑old man—while a 30‑year‑old woman was unharmed. Police are investigating the drive‑by shooting.
Severe thunderstorms on August 9, 2026 knocked out power for more than 16,000 Chicago-area customers across five counties. ComEd is working to restore service amid a multi‑day storm forecast.
Illinois Comptroller officials ordered Bohemian National Cemetery to stop accepting human remains after investigators raised possible storage law violations, following the discovery of over 50 bodies at a Southeast Side funeral home. The cemetery will undergo a compliance review while the halt remains in place.
A woman was fatally struck in a North Side hit-and-run on August 9, 2026, and police have taken a suspect into custody as they investigate the homicide.
The Storm Prediction Center warns that Chicago could face up to two rounds of strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Sunday, placing the area under a slight risk level, one of five severity categories.
