Thousands of Indiana residents without power 2 weeks after powerful storm

WBEZ Chicago | By Michael Puente

Published August 24, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

Two weeks after extreme weather in Northwest Indiana, more than 10,000 are still without power. Some residents worry that Gary, a predominantly Black city, may be the last to see the lights go on.

Michael Puente

Michael covers news and issues primarily in Northwest Indiana, Chicago’s Southeast side and South Suburbs. The first 13 years of Michael’s journalism...

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