NBC 5 Chicago—Local News and Weather

Northern lights (Aurora Borealis), also known as aurora, colorful lights shift, illuminate the sky in Debrad, Slovakia, May 11, 2024. (Photo by Robert Nemeti/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Chicago 46 mins ago

Here's where you may be able to see the Northern Lights during massive geomagnetic storm

Live: NBC 5

Live Now: 24/7 News

Chicago Marathon 1 hour ago

Chicago Marathon forecast calls for cool, sunny conditions
NBC 5 Investigates 2 hours ago

Chicago spent more than $80K to renovate, furnish office for First Lady Johnson
Hurricanes 9 hours ago

Hurricane Milton damage in Florida: Storm leads to deaths, crane collapses, power outa...

Neighborhoods are inundated in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Lake Maggiore, Florida, on Oct. 10, 2024.

Hurricane season 1 hour ago

Hurricane Milton knocks out power to millions and spawns tornadoes across Florida; at ...

People walk past downed lights and trees in downtown St. Peterburg due to Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Florida.

Hurricanes 3 hours ago

Massive geomagnetic storm could impact Hurricane Milton response efforts

Illinois Lottery 2 hours ago

Winning Lotto ticket worth $1 million sold at convenience store on Chicago's Northwest...

Local

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 08: Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya celebrates after winning the 2023 Chicago Marathon professional men’s division and setting a world record marathon time of 2:00.35 at Grant Park on October 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

bank of america chicago marathon 3 hours ago

Athletes reflect on marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum's legacy

2024 election 4 hours ago

Growing Latino population could play significant role in general election

Chicago Marathon

bank of america chicago marathon 4 hours ago

Here are the best places to cheer on runners in the 2024 Chicago Marathon

Most Read

Neighborhoods are inundated in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Lake Maggiore, Florida, on Oct. 10, 2024.

Hurricane season 1 hour ago

Hurricane Milton knocks out power to millions and spawns tornadoes across Florida; at ...

People walk past downed lights and trees in downtown St. Peterburg due to Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Florida.

Hurricanes 3 hours ago

Massive geomagnetic storm could impact Hurricane Milton response efforts

Illinois Lottery 2 hours ago

Winning Lotto ticket worth $1 million sold at convenience store on Chicago's Northwest...

Cookie Monster

Germany 7 mins ago

Fast and Fur-ious: Man dressed as Cookie Monster caught speeding in Germany

Health care 2 hours ago

Surging demand leaves many without crucial diabetes and ADHD medications

Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Wisconsin 2 hours ago

Worker rescued after scaffolding partially collapses at courthouse in Milwaukee

Taylor Rousseau

Celebrity News 4 hours ago

TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg's family shares her cause of death

FILE - Kanye West

Kanye West 3 hours ago

Kanye West wanted to investigate the Kardashians, ex-employee alleges

FILE - Martha Stewart

Celebrity couples 3 hours ago

Martha Stewart reveals she cheated on ex-husband Andy Stewart

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 13: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station for the 2024 primary elections during early voting ahead of the election day in Chicago, Illinois, United States on March 13,2024. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Illinois Election 2024 Oct 1

Your guide to voting in the 2024 Illinois general election

vote sign voting

Illinois Election 2024 Oct 8

Early voting at some suburban Cook County locations opens this week. Here's where

Illinois Election 2024 Oct 7

Illinois' voter registration deadline arrives. Here's what you need to know

bank of america chicago marathon 3 hours ago

Athletes reflect on marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum's legacy

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 09: Runners start the 2022 Chicago Marathon on October 09, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

bank of america chicago marathon Oct 9

Watch the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon live: Streaming, TV channel and more

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 08: A general view of the start line as runners compete in the 2023 Chicago Marathon at Grant Park on October 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

bank of america chicago marathon 5 hours ago

When does the 2024 Chicago Marathon start? Here's the race day schedule

Former U.S. President Donald Trump

Donald Trump 3 hours ago

Trump argues special counsel's evidence in federal election case shouldn't be released before Election Day

Joe Biden

Joe Biden 23 hours ago

Biden did not know Ron DeSantis had refused to take Harris' call when he praised him as ‘gracious'

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

Donald Trump Oct 9

Kremlin claims Trump sent Covid test machines to Putin

FILE – Resident Anne Schneider, right, hugs her friend Eddy Sampson as they survey damage left in the wake of Hurricane Helene, Oct. 1, 2024, in Marshall, N.C.

Decision 2024 Oct 9

Fact check: Posts misrepresent federal response, funding for Hurricane Helene victims

FILE - Supporters of Democrat Terry McAuliffe watch vote reports at an election party in McLean, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

Decision 2024 Oct 9

Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key states

NBC 5 Investigates Sep 27

Mayor Johnson inks $100 million increase for Favorite Healthcare Staffing

NBC 5 Investigates Sep 19

Mayor Johnson rejects plan to keep ShotSpotter; company to remove gunshot sensors

NBC 5 Investigates Sep 16

Records reveal problems with lap bars, safety switch on ride that injured boy

NBC 5 Responds 6 hours ago

After suburban family left with $81,000 in solar panel bills following house fire, NBC 5 Responds steps in to help

NBC 5 Responds Oct 8

Suburban woman deals with sewage on property after gas leak repair

Liam Gallagher of Oasis, music group, performing on stage, Balloch Castle Country Park Balloch, Loch Lomond, in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, 4th August 1996. (Photo by Runnacles/Gunion/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)

NBC 5 Responds Oct 2

As tickets for US Oasis shows go on sale Friday, experts warn against buying expensive tickets beforehand

6 high-speed charging ports (4 USB and 2 Type C) make it easy to charge all of your electronic devices at once, including mobile phones, iPads, tablets and more. Save 65% at NBC Select Deals.

NBC Select Deals Jul 9

Summer savings: Snag tech, travel and home deals for up 72% off

Save up to 50% on these monogrammed RFID leather passport cases/wallets on NBC Select Deals.

NBC Select Deals Jul 1

These tech-infused wallets are designed to keep your info safe

Beat the heat with this personal mini-fridge, more than 50% off on NBC Select Deals.

NBC Select Deals Jul 1

Save more than 50% with this peronal mini-fridge

chicago food 30 mins ago

The Food Guy: Mariscos San Pedro

Food & Drink Oct 4

The Food Guy: Sanders BBQ Supply Co.

Food & Drink Sep 26

The Food Guy: New deli, bagel shop open in Evanston

News

Chicago-Area News

Things to do in Chicago area this weekend: Oct. 11-13

Watch• 4 hours ago

ChicagoSnowButler

La Niña latest: New forecast released by NOAA and what it means for Chicago winter

Watch• 5 hours ago

We tried McDonald's new Chicken Big Mac — and it may not taste like you'd expect

Watch• 7 hours ago

Money Report

A worker arranges peaches at a fruit stand in the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, US, on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

CNBC Daily Open: CPI's higher than expected. Is it just a ‘janky' data point?

34 mins ago

Pedestrians crossing a road in front of the Bank of Korea headquarters in Seoul on July 13, 2022. South Korean economic growth unexpectedly picked up in the second quarter as strong consumption on eased Covid-19 restrictions offset poor exports, supporting the case for further central bank interest rate hikes.

Bank of Korea trims interest rates after holding for almost two years

3 mins ago

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, speaks at the Gamescom conference in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 23, 2023.

Microsoft will let people buy games through Xbox app on Android in November after Google antitrust ruling

1 hour ago

Health & Wellness

New ranking names best children's hospitals in Illinois, Midwest

Watch• Oct 8

When can you get free COVID test kits from the government? Here's the latest

Watch• Sep 19

File image of the sun.

Mental Health Monday: Seasonal depression can emerge in other parts of year

Watch• Sep 16

Chicago Real Estate

HIGHLAND PARK, IL – OCTOBER 21: A gate with the number 23 controls access to the home of basketball legend Michael Jordan on October 21, 2013 in Highland Park, Illinois. Twenty-three is the number Jordan wore while playing basketball for the Chicago Bulls. The home which had been offered for sale for $29 million and later dropped to $21 million is scheduled to be sold at auction on November 22. The 32,683-squre-foot home features nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a 15-car attached garage and an “NBA-quality” basketball court. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan's suburban Chicago mansion under contract 12 years after it was listed

Watch• Sep 19

default

Illinois home with unexpected tie to Frank Lloyd Wright and a notable history hits market for $2.5M

Watch• Sep 6

All-pink Barbie-theme home hits market for $1.1M in Wisconsin

Aug 19