Vi Nguyen joined NBC 5 Chicago as a general assignment reporter in October 2020. She previously worked at CBS Chicago where she covered stories for the morning show.
Prior to moving back to Chicago, she reported for the nightly newscasts at WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana. During her time in the Hoosier state, she covered a wide range of stories from human interest to crime, including the high profile disappearance and murders of Delphi teens Abby Williams and Libby German.
Her reporting career began at WTVO/ WQRF in Rockford, Illinois, where she learned how to shoot, write and edit. She also reported at stations in Kansas and Oklahoma.
Originally from California, Nguyen's family moved to the southwest suburbs when she was in middle school. She graduated from DePaul University with a degree in communications and a minor in biological science. She’s a proud board member of the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
In her spare time she likes to read, watch reality shows and cheer on the Green Bay Packers.
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North Lawndale holds inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade in Chicago
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Thousands gather for ‘No Kings' protest in downtown Chicago
A sea of people filled the streets as part of a nationwide demonstration against President Trump and his policies, including immigration
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Demonstrators rally and march in Chicago as part of ‘No Kings' protests nationwide
A sea of people filled the streets as part of a nationwide demonstration against President Trump and his policies, including immigration.
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Immigrant advocates, organizations prepare for workplace ICE raids in Chicago area
The city is bracing for ICE to deploy special response teams to aid with immigration enforcement.
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Community groups anticipate possible immigration raids as ICE moves through city
Community organizations and groups in the city and suburbs are anticipating for more possible immigration raids in the workplace.
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Protesters demand removal of ICE from Illinois in Chicago march
Protesters gathered in downtown Chicago Thursday to call for the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from Illinois.
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Suburban communities celebrate pride with events, festivals
Suburban communities are celebrating Pride Month by holding different events to mark the occasion. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen takes a look at the festivities across the Chicagoland area.
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Suburban communities host festivals, parades to celebrate Pride Month
Suburban communities across the Chicago area are celebrating Pride Month by holding different festivals and parades to mark the occasion.
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Evanston police commander speaks after person shot inside hospital emergency room
The incident happened in the emergency room at Endeavor Evanston Hospital and prompted a lockdown Thursday just before 8 p.m.
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How was a security guard shot inside an Evanston hospital?
A hospital security officer is still recovering after being shot during a struggle with a patient in suburban Evanston Thursday.
