Izzy Stroobandt is a digital and social media producer for NBC Chicago. She first started in the NBC Chicago newsroom as an assignment editor in early 2024 before moving to the digital team in summer 2025. Prior to joining NBC, she freelanced for several local publications including WBEZ, Block Club Chicago, The Daily Line, Harvey World Herald, and Borderless Magazine and was named a finalist of both a Peter Lisagor Award in 2021 and a Sarah Brown Boyden Award in 2022. She earned a master’s degree in journalism with a specialization in investigative and social justice reporting from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Loyola Marymount University.
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Skydiver, 29, from Chicago suburb dies after mid-air collision
Pimentel was listed on LinkedIn as a lead instructor at iFLY Naperville, an indoor skydiving company.
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Millions of ladders sold at Costco, Lowe's recalled after reports of serious injuries
The recall was issued after Little Giant received 25 reports of the ladders retracting, including 19 that stated people were injured.
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Baby bottle sterilizer sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Target recalled over burn risk
“The recalled sterilizer dryers can overheat when plugged in and operating, posing a risk of injury from a burn hazard if the surface is handled,” the recall states.
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These twelve Chicago restaurants made OpenTable's 2026 list of top 100 in the US
“Diners have no shortage of places they can turn to for dining inspiration, but none quite like our Top 100,” said Amy Wei, Chief Operating Officer at OpenTable.
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Driver lands in suburban pool after mistaking gas for brake
No one was injured, but the vehicle had to be lifted out of the pool with a crane, police said.
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VIDEO: Man armed with gun holds bus driver hostage in Chicago
The bus driver, a 35-year-old woman, complied with the man’s demands until she was able to escape through one of the bus windows.
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‘Very traumatized': Family mourns mom of five killed in apparent road rage shooting
“We’re still in shock. We can’t believe it. We were hoping for a miracle, but unfortunately. Not the case this time,” the victim’s sister said.
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Bratz releases Alysa Liu doll modeled after Olympic gold medal winning skate
“She may be the coolest girl on the ice, but her look is scorchin’!”
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Mom, 32, dies 2 weeks after apparent road rage shooting in Brighton Park
No arrests have been made as of Thursday afternoon, though Hernandez Riviera’s sister said police are now investigating the shooting as a homicide.
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KATSEYE concert at United Center in Chicago postponed: ‘We're sorry'
“Please do not travel to the venue, as doors will not open for tonight’s show. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience,” United Center said.
