Kennedy Expressway 3 hours ago

As first phase of Kennedy Expressway rehab ends, here's what lies ahead for Chicago

Live: NBC 5

Live Now: 24/7 News

Tennessee 11 hours ago

6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after a tornado tears through Nashville area

Chicago Police 3 hours ago

Man shot to death on Chicago's Near South Side

Amtrak 16 hours ago

Here's what nearly $100 million in grants will finance at Chicago's Union Station

Local

See all
3 hours ago

Chicago Forecast: Feels like the 20s today

Kennedy Expressway 13 hours ago

Final closures in place as Kennedy Expressway set to reopen Sunday

Waukegan 15 hours ago

Suspect at-large after Waukegan bank robbery Saturday

Most Read

Tennessee 11 hours ago

6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after a tornado tears through Nashville area

Chicago Police 3 hours ago

Man shot to death on Chicago's Near South Side

Amtrak 16 hours ago

Here's what nearly $100 million in grants will finance at Chicago's Union Station

Top Videos

See all

U.S. & World

See all
Human rights and civil liberties 15 mins ago

At UN climate talks, cameras are everywhere. Many belong to Emirati company with a murky history

skiing 26 mins ago

American skier Breezy Johnson denies doping allegations amid investigation

British Royal Family 2 hours ago

Prince William and Kate Middleton release new family photo for their Christmas card

Entertainment News

See all
Adam Driver 54 mins ago

Watch Adam Driver have a meltdown in hilarious ‘Airplane Baby' ‘SNL' sketch

British Royal Family 21 hours ago

Prince Louis steals the show with his antics in royal family holiday outing

Dec 9

Taraji P. Henson reveals advice Oprah Winfrey has given her about Hollywood

Chicago Holiday Guide

See all
Holidays Dec 8

Angel Tree 2023: Give a gift to Chicago-area children in need this holiday

chicago news Dec 7

Ice skating, light shows and Santa visits: Free holiday activities to check out in Chicago

Things to do in Chicago Dec 7

7 classic Chicago holiday experiences to book for 2023 before its too late

Health & Wellness

See all
Health & Wellness Dec 4

Health and Wellness: Tips for eating better during holiday season

Health & Wellness Dec 1

Health headlines to know: Cantaloupe and winter virus warnings

Health and Wellness Nov 30

Woman's surprising cancer diagnosis an example of growing trend

24/7 Chicago News Stream

See all

Nov 1

Watch NBC 5 Chicago news stream free, 24/7, wherever you are

Investigations

See all

NBC 5 Investigates Dec 8

After report finds mercury, toxic materials, Pritzker pauses Chicago migrant site construction

ed burke Dec 1

More recordings played in corruption trial of ex.-Ald. Ed Burke

chicago news Nov 29

‘We'd love to present our firm to you,' jurors hear Ed Burke say in secretly recorded conversations

NBC 5 Investigates Nov 28

Chicago moves ahead with Brighton Park migrant site despite potential contamination

Ed Burke Trial Nov 30

Prosecutors play pivotal tapes secretly recorded by Danny Solis in Ed Burke corruption trial

NBC 5 Responds

See all
NBC 5 Responds Dec 7

Evite scam? Watch what you click this holiday season

NBC 5 Responds Dec 1

NBC 5 Responds recovers $25K for retiree who says his attorney ghosted him

NBC 5 Responds Nov 27

NBC 5 Responds: Travel guide to booking, saving on holiday travel

NBC 5 Responds Nov 25

With holiday shopping picking up, tips on how to avoid counterfeit products

NBC 5 Responds Nov 22

More than 2 years after recall, Philips CPAP users still waiting for replacement devices

News

Chicago-Area News

CHICAGO'S FORECAST: Quiet Sunday

CHICAGO'S FORECAST: Quiet Sunday

Watch•
Search ongoing for missing Carpentersville teen

Search ongoing for missing Carpentersville teen

Watch•
Inbound Kennedy, Dan Ryan see closures due to pro-Palestinian protest

Inbound Kennedy, Dan Ryan see closures due to pro-Palestinian protest

Money Report

How grocery stores are becoming data brokers

How grocery stores are becoming data brokers

There are three job paths in AI era, and one ensures failure, says Alphabet board member

There are three job paths in AI era, and one ensures failure, says Alphabet board member

Experts say retirement-age investors should consider active ETF strategies. Here's why

Experts say retirement-age investors should consider active ETF strategies. Here's why

US & World

Remote border crossing in Arizona becomes latest hot spot for migrant smugglers

Remote border crossing in Arizona becomes latest hot spot for migrant smugglers

Death of Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle

Death of Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle

Floating farms: The agricultural wave of the future?

Floating farms: The agricultural wave of the future?

Chicago Real Estate

See it: This historic Illinois house has a restored train, vintage carousel on its property

See it: This historic Illinois house has a restored train, vintage carousel on its property

Watch•
Underground surprises make this $1.2M Wisconsin listing so unique

Underground surprises make this $1.2M Wisconsin listing so unique

See inside an interior designer's Barrington Hills home now for sale for $5M

See inside an interior designer's Barrington Hills home now for sale for $5M

Making A Difference

‘Today Show' joins volunteers in helping to set world record for turkey giveaways

‘Today Show' joins volunteers in helping to set world record for turkey giveaways

Watch•
‘World Kindness Day' observed Monday, but Chicago artist aims to be kind every day

‘World Kindness Day' observed Monday, but Chicago artist aims to be kind every day

Watch•
Making a Difference: BrainUp gives brain cancer research the attention it deserves

Making a Difference: BrainUp gives brain cancer research the attention it deserves

Watch•

Worth the Trip

CTA holiday train, bus service end in less than a month. When to catch a magical ride

CTA holiday train, bus service end in less than a month. When to catch a magical ride

Watch•
10 skating rinks to glide across this December in the Chicago area

10 skating rinks to glide across this December in the Chicago area

Several popular comedians coming to the Chicago area this winter

Several popular comedians coming to the Chicago area this winter

Changing Climate

Scientists say November is 6th straight month to set heat record; 2023 a cinch as hottest year

Scientists say November is 6th straight month to set heat record; 2023 a cinch as hottest year

World carbon dioxide emissions increase from year before: ‘Clearly not going in the right direction'

World carbon dioxide emissions increase from year before: ‘Clearly not going in the right direction'

Far more fossil fuel employees present at UN climate talks in Dubai than year before, report finds

Far more fossil fuel employees present at UN climate talks in Dubai than year before, report finds

Illinois Transit

Union Station entrance on Clinton Street reopened after being walled off more than 40 years

Union Station entrance on Clinton Street reopened after being walled off more than 40 years

Watch•
CTA to Refresh 29 Stations in 2023

CTA to Refresh 29 Stations in 2023

‘SUKIT': Illinois Secretary of State Reveals Rejected Vanity License Plate Requests

‘SUKIT': Illinois Secretary of State Reveals Rejected Vanity License Plate Requests

Local Weather Weather Alerts School Closings NBC Sports Chicago Investigations NBC 5 Responds Submit a tip Entertainment Traffic Sports Chicago Baseball Chicago Bears Chicago Blackhawks LX News Health U.S. & World Making A Difference Chicago Today
About NBC Chicago Our News Standards Submit a Consumer Complaint Submit Photos and Video Contests Newsletters Our Apps Cozi TV
Contact Us