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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Investigation launched after fire at Chicago elementary school
A fire broke out at a Chicago elementary school on Saturday, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
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World's largest bounce house makes stop in a Chicago suburb for one weekend only
A western suburb of Chicago will host the world’s largest bounce house this weekend.
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Calls failing? Verizon says engineers are engaged as thousands report issues
Verizon engineers were deployed to fix issues with the wireless service after more than 10,000 customers reported problems on Saturday.
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Dave Grohl popped into a popular Chicago pub ahead of Foo Fighters show at Soldier Field
Before taking the stage at Soldier Field, Foo Fighters’ frontman Dave Grohl visited a Chicago pub alongside fellow drummer Charlie Benante on Friday.
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Is Verizon down? What we know as thousands report problems in Chicago, across U.S.
More than 10,000 Verizon users reported problems with their wireless service on Saturday in Chicago and across the U.S.
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4 arrested after fight with off-duty Chicago police officers at 31st Street Beach
Four people were arrested on Friday after a fight broke out involving two off-duty Chicago police officers at 31st Street Beach, authorities said.
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How a Chicago-area elementary responded when students accused a teacher of sexual abuse
When several students came forward with allegations of sexual abuse against a West Chicago elementary teacher, the administration responded swiftly.
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Massive police response at 31st Street Beach in Chicago
A massive police response could be seen at 31st Street Beach in Chicago on Friday afternoon, video showed.
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Person in custody after police, SWAT surround north suburban home
SWAT surrounded a north suburban home on Friday and took a person who barricaded themself inside into custody, Lake County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Former West Chicago elementary teacher charged with alleged sexual abuse of 5 students
A former West Chicago elementary school teacher was charged with sexually abusing multiple students, the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office said.
