Courtney Sisk is a reporter for NBC 5 Chicago, covering breaking news and community-centered stories across the Chicago area.
She is passionate about telling stories that matter to local communities, from neighborhood developments and public safety, to human-interest features that highlight the people who make Chicago unique.
Courtney hails from Grayslake, Illinois and attended college at Indiana University. Before joining NBC Chicago she built her experience covering stories in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Rockford Illinois.
She is proud to serve the Chicago community and is always looking for story ideas that shine a light on important issues and inspiring individuals.
Outside the newsroom Courtney enjoys exploring Chicago’s vast food scene and connecting with the community she serves.
The Latest
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Orphans of the Storm animal shelter revamps after nearly 100 years
“It is literally falling into the ground,” said Executive Director Rick Alexander of the shelter, which was founded in 1928.
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Restorative Justice Community Court graduates get clean record and second chance
Eleven lives took off to a new start on Thursday morning in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
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Extreme heat highlights disparities in Chicago tree canopy coverage
The heat index in the Chicago area this week will soar above 100 degrees, and the places most impacted by the heat could share a notable characteristic.
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Once-popular Chicago mall officially closes for good, but what happens next?
Monday marked the end of an era for a once-popular Chicago mall after the building closed its doors permanently following a decades-long run. So what’s happens to the property now?
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Obama family praises Chicago as presidential center opening brings them home
Former President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their children Sasha and Malia returned to where their remarkable story began this week.
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Couple behind Chicago bars Dorothy Downstairs and Fathom creates space for queer community
Expanding queer gathering places in Chicago and beyond: that’s the mission behind local couple Zoe Schor and her wife Whitney LaMora’s business.
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Alderman concerned about safety outside Ford City Mall after man shot and killed
After a man was shot and killed outside Chicago’s Ford City Mall that’s slated for closure later this month, an alderman is raising safety concerns.
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Alderman concerned about safety outside Ford City Mall after man shot and killed
After a man was shot and killed outside Chicago’s Ford City Mall that’s slated for closure later this month, an alderman is raising safety concerns.
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River Forest mom says 8-year-old son was bullied for months at school
The mother said her 8-year-old child endured bullying for months and claims the school did not step up enough to end it.
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Chicago suburbs kick off Pride month celebrations
June marks the beginning of Pride Month, and while it’s seen as a time to celebrate the LGBTQ Plus community, it’s also a time for activism.
