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.
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Senate bill introduced aiming to prevent crypto ATM fraud
Senator Dick Durbin has introduced a bill designed to prevent fraud at crypto ATM machines. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski caught up with him in Pilsen
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Chicago Jewish leaders warn of ‘real-life implications' of antisemitism after shooting
Following the fatal shooting at Capital Jewish Museum, leaders within Chicago’s Jewish community spoke about “real-life implications” of antisemitism.
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Chicago teen curfew ordinance decision delayed by parliamentary maneuver
Instead of facing debate on the City Council floor, Chicago’s teen curfew ordinance faced a parliamentary maneuver from a group of mayoral allies.
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Defiant Chicago mayor calls for investigation into Trump administration hiring
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson turned the tables on the Trump administration after the DOJ launched an investigation into the city’s hiring practices.
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Chicago Bears shift stadium focus back to Arlington Heights property
The Chicago Bears said they are focusing on the property they already own in Arlington Heights as the site for a new stadium
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Illinois law proposed to expand background checks before hiring police officers
There is a growing push in Springfield to make it harder to hire cops with a troubled past in the wake of Sonya Massey’s murder
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Mayor Johnson announces investment in early childhood learning, care
“This comes at a critical time when our federal government is threatening to disinvest in us and especially education,” Johnson said of the plan Tuesday.
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Pope Leo XIV's social media accounts reveal more on who the Chicago native is
It’s only been one day, but we are learning more about Pope Leo XIV, and much of it is coming from his social media accounts
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Illinois political scene sees seismic shift with high-profile retirements
Some of the biggest figures in Illinois politics are preparing to leave the scene, paving the way for a seismic shift in the landscape.
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U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces she won't run for reelection
Long-time North Shore congresswoman Jan Schakowsky said she will not run for re-election, opening up the field for a potential replacement
