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Man Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run

Man Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run

A 75-year-old northwest side man was recovering from serious head injuries and a severed vertebrae on... Watch »

May 23, 2013
NBCChicago.com to Livestream

NBCChicago.com to Livestream "Bike the Drive"

Coverage begins online at 5:30 a.m. and concludes at 9 a.m. Read »

May 23, 2013
Lake Michigan Waves Pummel Bikers, Runners

Lake Michigan Waves Pummel Bikers, Runners

Sky 5 captures high waves at Oak Street beach catching some people by surprise along the lakefront path. Watch »

May 23, 2013
Penny Pritzker Sails Through Confirmation Hearings

Penny Pritzker Sails Through Confirmation Hearings

President Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary expected to be confirmed. Read »

May 23, 2013
Illinois Senate OKs Health Coverage Exchange Plan

Illinois Senate OKs Health Coverage Exchange Plan

Lawmakers voted Thursday 37-19 to send the House a bill -- HB3227 -- establishing the Illinois Health... Read »

May 23, 2013
Grading the Bulls: Marquis Teague

Grading the Bulls: Marquis Teague

Marquis Teague shouldn’t be gauged on his numbers – which weren’t awe-inspiring – but his progression over the cours... Read »

May 23, 2013
Jury Sides With Trump in Chicago Condo Trial

Jury Sides With Trump in Chicago Condo Trial

A federal jury has sided with Donald Trump in the case of a woman who feels she was cheated in a deal to purchase tw... Watch »

May 23, 2013
Mayor, CPS Chief Discuss Next Steps In Closings Plan

Mayor, CPS Chief Discuss Next Steps In Closings Plan

Rahm Emanuel and Barbara Byrd-Bennett push forward with school closings plan. Watch »

May 23, 2013
Phil Jackson: 'Leave Derrick Rose Alone'

Phil Jackson: 'Leave Derrick Rose Alone'

"He needs to have a training camp and go through the process of gearing up for another season the right... Read »

May 23, 2013
Zachary Fardon Nominated to Succeed Patrick Fitzgerald

Zachary Fardon Nominated to Succeed Patrick Fitzgerald

A former federal prosecutor was nominated Thursday for U.S. attorney, succeeding Patrick Fitzgerald, Watch »

May 23, 2013
The 2015 Mayoral Campaign Begins Tonight

The 2015 Mayoral Campaign Begins Tonight

The Chicago Teachers Union will begin training registrars to sign up 100,000 new voters, with the goal of defeating... Read »

May 23, 2013
Wayne's Weekend:  Patriotic Holiday Drinks

Wayne's Weekend:  Patriotic Holiday Drinks

Layers of flavored gelatin topped with a frozen slushie becomes a patriotic drink to salute the holiday weekend Watch »

May 23, 2013
How Chicago Can Stay On Top

How Chicago Can Stay On Top

Three experts talk about how Chicago can remain a global city in the 21st Century. Read »

May 23, 2013
Phil Jackson In Chicago to Promote New Book

Phil Jackson In Chicago to Promote New Book

On Thursday, Jackson will appear at the Palmer House Hilton at 7 p.m. to talk about his new book and sign... Read »

May 23, 2013
McDonald's Workers Rally For Pay Increase

McDonald's Workers Rally For Pay Increase

Workers to demonstrate at shareholders meeting, seeking a raise $15 an hour. Watch »

May 23, 2013
Yankee Stadium Markets Goose Island Brew As An Import

Yankee Stadium Markets Goose Island Brew As An Import

Goose Island's India Pale Ale beer offered at import price. Read »

May 23, 2013
CPS CEO:

CPS CEO: "Our Children in Cleveland are Underperforming"

Barbara Byrd-Bennett, who was Cleveland schools CEO for seven years, misidentifies district she runs, says... Read »

May 23, 2013
Bear Bites: All About Urlacher

Bear Bites: All About Urlacher

Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. The day after Brian Urlacher's retirement the new... Read »

May 23, 2013
Circuit Court Worker Found Dead in Car

Circuit Court Worker Found Dead in Car

Men were found in a car on the 7100 block of South Oakley Avenue. Watch »

May 23, 2013
Behind the Scenes of Today Show's Chicago Visit

Behind the Scenes of Today Show's Chicago Visit

The NBC 5 News Today team takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Today Show's visit to the Windy City. Watch »

May 23, 2013
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