Thousands of Indiana residents without power 2 weeks after powerful storm

WBEZ Chicago | By Michael Puente

Published August 24, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

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.

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