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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Flames burst through suburban apartment building roof during gas meter installation
“All of a sudden, I heard something snap and I heard a loud hissing noise,” Lopez said.
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What time does the 2026 Chicago Marathon start? See the full race day schedule
While average mile time will be front of mind for most on the big day, there’s a clock both runners and spectators should be mindful of: the schedule of events.
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Woman, 71, struck and killed by concrete truck driver at 4-way stop in Oak Park
The concrete truck could be seen sitting in the street, stopped over the crosswalk while facing east on North Boulevard in aerial video captured by NBC Chicago Sky 5.
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Gas leak spreads ‘strong smell,' shuts down street near suburban elementary school
“Strong smell of gas but no harm to the public. Nicor is on scene,” officials said.
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Record number of runners applied for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Another historic moment for the marathon this year is the introduction of hydration gear refill stations along the course.
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Police release photos in search for man who allegedly sexually abused woman on train
Police are also still looking for suspects in two similar separate incidents that occurred earlier this month.
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Oak Forest school swept by armed police during lockdown after bomb, shooting threat
Video taken by students showed officers in tactical gear carrying long guns and entering dark classrooms where students had sheltered and turned off the lights.
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String of armed sidewalk robberies in broad daylight prompt DePaul safety alert
At least three women have been robbed in recent days, police said.
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Third beluga rescued from Canada dies at Shedd Aquarium
“We will continue sharing what we learn about the health of these rescued whales, both at Shedd and across the institutions now caring for them,” the aquarium said, in part.
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2 shot, including police officer, near Notre Dame campus after tailgates
Eddy Street Commons remained shut down for a police investigation as of 9:20 p.m. and it was not immediately clear when it would reopen.
