Lexi Sutter is an award-winning journalist who joined the NBC Chicago team in 2018. Lexi worked at television stations in Phoenix, Kansas City, and Peoria, Ill., before returning home to Chicago.
Her career has taken her across the country, and she has experience with all sorts of topics. She covered two World Series runs with the Kansas City Royals. She once traveled to Guam embedded with the Air National Guard. She’s won Emmy awards for her reporting on the 2020 Chicago riots and a deep-dive investigation into a local VA hospital with accusations of abuse. She led breaking news coverage from the field after an F-4 tornado tore through central Illinois, ultimately winning an Edward R. Murrow award. She’s been on the frontlines of many national stories, including the Los Angeles wildfires. Lexi is currently the host of a weekly series on NBC 5 called “Only in Chicago.” Lexi attended the University of Arizona where she majored in journalism and completed minors in business administration and health studies.
Outside of work, you’ll find Lexi spending time with her husband, Colby, and their bernedoodle, Ziggy. Lexi is Greek! She lives downtown and attends Annunciation Greek Orthodox church. She is always taking part in all Chicago has to offer – from community events to street festivals, concerts and of course, the restaurant scene.
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Dozens of shots fired in ‘gang-on-gang' attack in River North that left 1 dead
Five gunmen opened fire in River North early Wednesday morning, letting off dozens of rounds, killing one man and injuring another, authorities said.
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What to know about 2026 Chicago Pride Parade: Route, best spots and the theme
Lexi Sutter takes a look at what you should know about this year’s Chicago Pride Parade.
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Mythbusting: Police say there is no suburban serial killer
You can post pretty much whatever you want on social media, even if it’s not true, and that’s being borne out as residents speculate about several deaths.
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Family of Hinsdale couple killed in 2025 crash files lawsuit
The family of a couple killed in an April 2025 suburban La Grange crash has filed a lawsuit in connection to the collision.
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Suburban toy store changes policies after viral NeeDoh drop causes customer chaos
Hundreds of eager customers lined up at a suburban toy store to get their hands on a viral toy, causing both chaos and a policy change at the store.
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120-year-old Wicker Park church begins new chapter after $1.4M renovation
The oldest church in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood celebrated a major renovation and marked the start of a new future on Sunday.
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UChicago students thrilled after tuition assistance program announcement
Attending the University of Chicago can cost families over $90,000 per year, but a new financial aid initiative will help to ease that burden.
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Mount Prospect woman seeks treatment in Spain for rare disorder
A 39-year-old woman afflicted by a rare disorder is seeking treatment in Spain to try to regain control of her life.
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Unlikely bonded dogs settle into new home after capturing hearts
Just four days ago – the two dogs were living in a cage at the Anti-Cruelty Society after surviving as strays.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Therapists at Northwestern offer advice
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and from dealing with difficult stories like ongoing wars and gun violence, it can be a tough time and taxing to process.
