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The Chicago Bears' Battle Over Arlington Heights Property Taxes, Explained

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Chicago Violence May 30

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Cook County's Minimum Wage Set to Increase This Summer

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Offers New Chicago Safety Plan for Memorial Day Weekend

Health & Wellness May 31

Millions of Illinoisans on Medicaid Need to Take This Step or Risk Losing Coverage

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Pediatrician Reveals The Unusual Strep Symptoms You Might Not Be Watching For

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NBC 5 Responds May 31

Protecting Her Cubs: Great-Grandmother Fights Back After Banks Refuse to Refund Money Stolen From Her Family

NBC 5 Responds May 30

At Least Five Chicago Mail Carriers Are Victims of Crime Each Week in Chicago, New Data Reveals

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Taylor Swift Fans Fall For ‘Cruel Summer' Trap Ahead of Eras Tour in Chicago. How Can You Avoid it?

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NASCAR Legends to Tour Chicago Street Race Course, Speak at Buckingham Fountain

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NASCAR & Sail GP Promote Downtown Chicago Races This Summer

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NBC5 Investigates Jun 1

Settlement Reached in Property Tax Battle Over Bears' Potential Future Home in Arlington Heights

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Survey Shows Chicagoans Have Less Favorable View of CPD Than in 2020

NBC 5 Investigates May 31

Survey Shows Chicagoans Have Less Favorable View of CPD Than in 2020

NBC 5 Investigates May 26

OIG Report: Chicago Police Department Under-Disciplined Untruthful Officers

NBC 5 Investigates May 23

700-Page Report Released by Illinois AG's Office Reveals Decades of Abuse From Catholic Clergy

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New Program to Help Chicago Police, Parents Prevent Disturbances is Working, Organizer Says

New Program to Help Chicago Police, Parents Prevent Disturbances is Working, Organizer Says

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Willis Tower to Light Up Antennas for Taylor Swift's ‘The Eras Tour' Stop in Chicago

Willis Tower to Light Up Antennas for Taylor Swift's ‘The Eras Tour' Stop in Chicago

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Bears Considering Naperville for New Stadium? Read the Mayor's Letter to Team Leadership

Bears Considering Naperville for New Stadium? Read the Mayor's Letter to Team Leadership

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Money Report

‘Not Just a Fad': Firm Launches Fund Designed to Capitalize on A.I. Boom

‘Not Just a Fad': Firm Launches Fund Designed to Capitalize on A.I. Boom

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Starbucks' Iconic Coffee Cup Has a Climate Problem as Mobile, Drive-Thru Orders Boom

Starbucks' Iconic Coffee Cup Has a Climate Problem as Mobile, Drive-Thru Orders Boom

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36-Year-Old Mom Makes $15,000 a Month Working 10 Hours a Week—Her Best Advice for Scaling an Online Business

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US & World

Here's How Much Americans Have in Their 401(K)S at Every Age

Here's How Much Americans Have in Their 401(K)S at Every Age

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Time Is Running Out to Repay Covid-Era 401(K), IRA Withdrawals — and Claim a Tax Refund

Time Is Running Out to Repay Covid-Era 401(K), IRA Withdrawals — and Claim a Tax Refund

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Inside the Penal Colonies: a Glimpse at Life for Political Prisoners Swept Up in Russia's Crackdowns

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Chicago Real Estate

‘Record-Breaking': Massive Indiana Home Listed for $48M. Here's What it Comes With

‘Record-Breaking': Massive Indiana Home Listed for $48M. Here's What it Comes With

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These Are Some of the Most Expensive Homes For Sale in the Midwest

These Are Some of the Most Expensive Homes For Sale in the Midwest

May 15

See Inside a Home For Sale Just Steps From Wrigley Field on Chicago's North Side

See Inside a Home For Sale Just Steps From Wrigley Field on Chicago's North Side

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Making A Difference

Chicago Gateway Green Set for Annual Gaming for Green Fundraiser

Chicago Gateway Green Set for Annual Gaming for Green Fundraiser

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13-Year-Old Dreams of Becoming a Pilot, Chicago-Area Flight School Gives Her A Head Start

13-Year-Old Dreams of Becoming a Pilot, Chicago-Area Flight School Gives Her A Head Start

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The Family Institute at Northwestern University Works to Strengthen Bonds

The Family Institute at Northwestern University Works to Strengthen Bonds

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Worth the Trip

Tour Offers Fans the Chance to ‘Take the Day Off Like Ferris' in Chicago as Iconic Movie Date Approaches

Tour Offers Fans the Chance to ‘Take the Day Off Like Ferris' in Chicago as Iconic Movie Date Approaches

May 26

Illinois Park Named One of the Best Places to Camp in the Midwest

Illinois Park Named One of the Best Places to Camp in the Midwest

May 18

Foo Fighters, The Postal Service and More: 2023 Riot Fest Chicago Lineup Announced

Foo Fighters, The Postal Service and More: 2023 Riot Fest Chicago Lineup Announced

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Changing Climate

The US Leads the World in Weather Catastrophes. Here's Why

The US Leads the World in Weather Catastrophes. Here's Why

Apr 2

More Supercell Storms to Hit the US as World Warms, Study Says

More Supercell Storms to Hit the US as World Warms, Study Says

Mar 28

Biden Administration Approves Controversial Oil Drilling Project in Alaska

Biden Administration Approves Controversial Oil Drilling Project in Alaska

Mar 13

NBC 5 Responds

Robocalls Still Ringing After Regulators Promised Tougher Enforcement, What Happened?

Robocalls Still Ringing After Regulators Promised Tougher Enforcement, What Happened?

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Kia, Hyundai Owners Could See Payouts in New $200M Class-Action Settlement Over Car Thefts

Kia, Hyundai Owners Could See Payouts in New $200M Class-Action Settlement Over Car Thefts

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Hackers Steal Small Business Owner's Social Media Account. Here's What You Can Do To Shield Yourself

Hackers Steal Small Business Owner's Social Media Account. Here's What You Can Do To Shield Yourself

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Illinois Transit

CTA to Refresh 29 Stations in 2023

CTA to Refresh 29 Stations in 2023

Apr 6

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

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

Jan 23

CTA's Holiday Train and Bus Is Back For The Season. Here's When and Where to Catch Ride

CTA's Holiday Train and Bus Is Back For The Season. Here's When and Where to Catch Ride

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