Since joining NBC5 News in 1991, Charlie Wojciechowski has covered stories ranging from the Jeffrey Dahmer serial murders in Milwaukee to the Chicago visit of former Polish President Lech Walesa.
In addition to his usual reporting duties, Charlie hosts our Weekend and Weekday Web computer segments.
In 1998, Charlie received the Gold Bell Award for his coverage of mental health issues. He also received a regional Emmy for his contribution to NBC5's coverage of the Fox River Grove Bus Crash.
Charlie was born in Evanston and raised in Chicago and Lincolnwood. In 1980, he graduated from Loyola Academy in Wilmette. After studying in Italy and Switzerland, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Relations from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. In 1985, he received his Masters degree in Journalism from Northwestern University in Evanston.
Before returning to Chicago, Charlie worked for KWQC-TV, the NBC affiliate in Davenport, Iowa. There, he specialized in business and labor reporting.
Charlie and his wife Kate live in Chicago.
The Latest
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Study finds benefits of ‘One Fair Wage' ordinance
Chicago’s One Fair Wage ordinance is now 2 years old, and its backers say it is helping not only working families, but the restaurant business as well. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has more.
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Man shot, killed by Highland Park police
Highland Park Police say they were responding to an “imminent threat” when they shot a man outside his home early this morning. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has more.
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Chicago battle over ‘snap curfew' ordinance could come to a head Wednesday
Supporters of a “snap curfew’ bill aimed at combatting so-called “teen takeovers” could bring the measure for a vote Wednesday.
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Officers gather at Soldier Field for Secret Service drone briefing
The Secret Service is sharing what it knows about drones and the threats they can pose with local law enforcement.
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New Chicago police recruits haven't been paid in nearly a month: Union
A new class of Chicago police recruits has not been paid since they were hired nearly a month ago, their union told NBC Chicago.
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R. Kelly's attorney seeks his release from prison, says singer's life is in danger
Rapper R. Kelly, who is currently serving a 31-year prison sentence for sex crimes, now wants out of a North Carolina federal prison as his attorneys claimed in court Tuesday that his life is in danger.
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ICE raids continue to impact businesses across the Chicago area
The ICE crackdown in Los Angeles is having an impact on businesses here in Chicago, especially in Chicago’s Little Village and Pilsen communities.
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CPD officer Krystal Rivera killed in South Side shooting
Rivera was killed in a shooting on the South Side Thursday. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski is standing by at the sixth district with more on the story.
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Families across the Chicago area seek answers after ICE detentions
Who are the people detained by ICE yesterday, and what is happening to them now? Our Charlie Wojciechowski spoke to the husband of a woman in custody.
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Lines form ahead of release of Nintendo Switch 2
Gamers across the Chicago area lined up at stores Wednesday evening ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, which officially releases Thursday.
