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Events surrounding the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago are ramping up as summer nears, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Following the WNBA Draft, a petition has been launched to move a game this season between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever to the United Center has fan interest spikes following the drafting of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.

Employees of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management & Communications were honored this week, with special recognition given toward their work during historic floods in July 2023, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.

Despite an Illinois law that prohibits elected officials besides the state’s governor from being recalled, one man is launching an effort to recall Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

A man is speaking out in Springfield in support of “Karina’s Bill,” legislation that would remove firearms from individuals after an order of protection is issued, NBC Chicago’s Stefan Holt reports.

A University of Chicago student who was targeted in an armed robbery fought back against her attacker, NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.

A mural in Chicago with a QR code has Swifties through the roof with excitement ahead of the newest album from Taylor Swift, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling answered questions about a deadly shooting in Back of the Yards that claimed the life of a 9-year-old girl and left 10 others injured.

From 911 operators who saved lives to safety planners who managed major events and communicators who stepped up for citizens, exemplary members of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management & Communications were honored for their incredible efforts. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.

NBC Chicago’s PJ Randhawa offers tips to avoid scams for those buying a car online.

Law enforcement in Kane County are investigating a pregnancy and allegations of sexual abuse at a care facility for disabled adults, NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.

No injuries were reported after a two-alarm fire in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood led to a building collapse, NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

Here is the NBC 5 nightly update for Wednesday, April 17, 2024.